We asked Allrecipes users if they buy organic foods and why. Here is what 2,600 people shared.
2. If yes, what organic foods do you buy most often?
a. produce 41%
b. meats & poultry 5%
c. dairy 13%
d. prepared/packaged foods 7%
e. all of the above 34%
3. If no, what prevents you from buying organic?
a. it's too expensive 61%
b. not enough choices 8%
c. markets don't offer organic options 12%
d. don't think it's necessary 12%
e. other 7%
4. What do you like most about buying organics?
a. believe it's safer (no chemicals, hormones, etc) 31%
b. want to support smaller farms 3%
c. want to support organic farming methods 3%
d. want to eat local foods 2%
e. the food tastes better 6%
f. all of the above 53%
g. other 2%
5. Where do you buy organic foods?
a. at the grocery store 70%
b. at the farmer's market 16%
c. through a home delivery service 2%
d. other 12%
6. What would make you more likely to buy organic foods?
a. if it were cheaper 66%
b. if it were more readily available 29%
c. other 5%
7. If you shop at farmer's markets, what do you like best?
a. knowing where my foods come from 19%
b. establishing a relationship with farmers/growers 2%
c. sampling unusual varietals (i.e rainbow chard, green zebra tomatoes) 4%
d. eating what's in season (i.e. strawberries in spring, corn in summer) 23%
e. feeling connected to the community 5%
f. all of the above 45%
g. other 2%
8. When selecting fruits and vegetable, what is the most important to you?
a. it's organic 29%
b. produce looks fresh, colorful and appealing 40%
c. it is grown in the US 5%
d. it's something my family will eat and enjoy 15%
e. it fits my budget 8%
f. other 3%
9. Which of the following matters most to you?
a. produce is certified organic, even if it's from a large agribusiness 31%
b. it's organic and produced by small family farm/co-op 17%
c. it's a small family farm or company that follows organic practices, even if it doesn't have official certifications 16%
d. none of the above: I buy what's available and fits my budget 36%
Finding a Farmers' Market
Farmers' markets are the best places to find fresh local foods in season. Here's a terrific source to help you find local farmers' markets in all 50 states.
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