Price difference between organic and non-organic

  Main Argument:
   When it comes to organic and non-organic food prices, the difference between them can range anywhere from 15 cents to 65 cents. But are you really getting for what you are paying for? Most of the times people are really concern with what they eat and where they buy their fruit and vegetables. But with today's economy most people have been forced to get something that fits their budget. When thinking about organic prices you also have to keep in mind the price to transport it and to grow it.

               Cost of Vegetables                    

	Organic	Non-organic
Carrots	$1.99/3 lbs., .89/lb.	$1.89/3 lbs., .89/lb.
Broccoli	$2.49/lb.	$1.99/lb.
Celery	$.99/lb.	$.89/lb.
Total :	$5.47	$4.77

Cost of Fruits

	Organic	Non-organic
Banana	.79/lb.	.69/lb
Apples	$4.49 – 3 lbs.	$3.99 – 3 lbs.
Strawberries	$4.49 – 16 oz.	$3.99 – 16 oz.
Oranges	$4.99 – 4 lbs.	$4.49 – 4 lbs.
Total :	$14.76	$13.17

These are just some of the prices out in the market. They really don’t change much, and there are times where most of the vegetables and fruits go on sale and you can get them at the same price as non-organic fruits and vegetables. The only difference between organic products and non-organic is that you have to travel just a little more in order to obtain them.  but most of the times that travel is well worth it. 

In this diagram we can see that the sales of organic products through out months have changed.The reason being for this is can be because some goods can only be produced in some months. Some organic product require for perfect weather. 

Questions.

1) How can we save money, when buying organic goods?

 A) Some organic stores put specials  from time to time. What would be best for you to do is to get inform when these specials occur and go buy what you need at the time.

2) How can we get organic goods? 

A) If you go online you find many stores that sale organic food.

Final Thoughts

For my final thoughts i believe that in determining whether to obtain organic products or non-organic products, you should really consider the price difference, the availability, and the  benefits of it.

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http://libproxy.csun.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=53021931&site=ehost-live
http://www.live-the-organic-life.com/organic-food-cost.htmlQuotes:

• "Organic fruits and vegetables cost 13¢ to 36¢ per lb. more than ordinary produce, though prices fluctuate depending on the particular food and region of the country  "(What's So Great About Organic Food? Kluger, Jeffrey)
• "It costs too much, and it's harder to find, but everyone keeps saying you should be eating it"(Whats So Great About Organic Food? Kluger, Jeffrey) 

About Me


My name is Erick delarosa, i am a freshmen in Professor Rosenfeld 113b english class, at Cal State Northridge. i am currently majoing in mechanical engineering. My group decided to cover the diffrences between organic goods and non-organic goods. I hope that our blog informs you of the differences between these two goods. What i found most interesting while doing my research on the price difference is that at times you can find organic foods cheaper than non-organic products. i learned that there isnt a dramtic price change in organic and non-organic products, and that i should buy what fits my budget most. what i would recomend people to do is to buy non-organic products and to rinse them very good. I hope you enjoy my blog. - Erick.D