The world's water supply cannot be taken lightly. Our water
quality and availability is at serious risk and people suffer
and die because of it. If you need a visual reminder, I highly
suggest watching Flow, an excellent documentary about water. The
above said, there is some good news for organic farmers and
processors, because organics play a major role in helping to
protect and preserve the clean water we all need to survive.
While National Organic Program (NOP) policy doesn't require that
organic farmers or processors must sustainable practices, such
as water conservation with organic practices. On top of that
research shows that organics, energy use, global warming and
other issues all interconnect and play a role in how our water
supplies fare. Luckily, organics help, not hinder these issues.
1. Organic Farming Keeps Water Safe and Healthy Conventional
farming methods can wreak havoc on our environment, including
our planets' water supply. The Organic Trade Association notes
that various environmental or