However, there&#x27;s also an argument that this difference is largely mitigated by the extra gas you burn fueling the farm equipment, largely due to the lower yields from organic farming. I&#x27;m less certain that there&#x27;s a strong argument for organic once you consider the overall impact.<p>For example, pastured livestock on a commercial scale, such as what this article is promoting, is an absolute disaster form a carbon footprint perspective.