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Do you ever wonder why organic food is so expensive? Ali Partovi explains that it’s not because the food is more expensive to grow – find out the real reason why you pay more for organic.
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About Ali Partovi
Co-Founder Code.orgAli Partovi has been described by the San Jose Mercury News as one of “Silicon Valley's top angel investors,” having ...read more.
Publications & Reports
Books
To Buy or Not to Buy Organic – What You Need to Know to Choose the Healthiest, Safest, Most Earth-Friendly Food. Cindy Burke, March 2007.
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals – Michael Pollan, August 2007
Reports
Danish Pork Industry – Lessons to be Learned. Iowa State University Extension, 2005.
Can Organic Farming Feed Us All? WorldWatch Institute, June 2006.
Can Organic Food Feed the World? McGill University, April 2012.
Comparing the Yields of Organic and Conventional Agriculture. Nature, 2012.
Are Healthy Foods Really More Expensive? It Depends on How You Measure The Price. USDA, May 2012
We Are What We Eat. Nielsen, January 2015.
Media
Organic cropland for cash? Yes, please! – Ali Partovi on Jim Cramer’s CNBC show “Mad Money”.
TEDxManhattan Heroes: Ali Partovi
Information
Where to Follow Ali Partovi
https://www.facebook.com/apartovi
Discussion Questions
- What are the pros and cons of buying organic food?
- At 2:07, Ali shares eye-opening statistics which demonstrate that the devoted organic shopper profile is identical to the general United States profile. Do you think most people are aware of this? What don’t we hear these statistics more frequently?
Take Action
- Shop in Season Many products are less expensive when they are purchased in season. Whether you are buying flowers or a bag of cherries, it’s worth it to see what’s in store in terms of deals on seasonal products.
- Explore farm stands and farmers markets.
- Become a member of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)! Find it on Eat Well Guide
- Community supported agriculture, or CSA, is emerging as a convenient and cost-effective way to buy organic products. A single CSA share can provide you with affordable access to a wide range of organic products!
- Go to Change Food’s Tumblr site to share and give us feedback on your experiences.