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Survey to study at Columbia University: Bio?

I am a student at Columbia University and the lead I a survey of a report research in Organic Food labels. Please answer the following questions: Do you shop organic (food)? What the label "organic" (Food) mean to you? Thank you for your time and consideration, please do not respond if you feel comfortable with these statistics in a research paper. No names will be included. Thanks.

I do not intentionally buy organic food. I realize that it is healthier and much healthier, in general, however, I am a bit lazy and cheap to pay for the label "organic" (especially after knowing what is really organic these days is difficult) the label "organic" means to me that the product is made naturally without hormones, pesticides, etc.

New research shows organic food has no additional benefits

Organic Production and Food Quality (Hardcover) $364.64 The internet is rife with biased and unsubstantiated claims from the organic industry, and the treatment of issues such as food safety and quality by the media ("if it bleeds, it leads") tends to have a negative impact on consumer perceptions about conventional food. Until recently, more and more consumers in many countries were opting to buy organic food over conventional food, resulting in a radical shift in food retailing. This was due to concerns over chemical residues, food poisoning resulting in recalls, food scares such as "mad-cow" disease, issues like gene-modified (GM foods), antibiotics, hormones, cloning and concerns over the way plants and animals are being grown commercially as food sources. As a result there has been an expansion of the organic industry and the supply of organic foods at farmers` markets, supermarkets and specialty stores.Effects of Organic Production on Food Quality is the first comprehensive book on how organic production methods influence the safety and quality of foods, based on an unbiased assessment of the latest scientific findings.  The title is a `must-have` for everyone working within the food industry.Comprehensive explanation of organic production methods and effects on the safety and quality of foodsAuthoritative, unbiased and up-to-date examination of relevant global scientific researchAnswers the questions of whether organic food is more nutritious and/or more healthy

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Is Organic Food Better? (Paperback) $46.32 Greenhaven Press`s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and many more, to illuminate the issue. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations point to sources for further research. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.