More and more Americans are shopping for organic produce and its reflecting in the number of organic farms sprouting around the country. Since 2002, the U.S has certified 21,781 organic growers to meet the demands for naturally grown food—a staggering 300 percent increase. Americans are also becoming more interested in locally sourced foods as local food sales exceeded $12 billion in 2014, compared to just $5 billion six years prior. In total, the U.S organic retail market is now worth more than $39 billion and all signs point to more growth in the future, illustrating a national trend that Americans want to eat healthier food.
America’s appetite for organic food triggers natural farming boom
More of Today's Solutions
California sends newborns home with a month of free diapers
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New babies go through eight to ten diapers a day, and diapers run about $100 a month. For ...
Read MoreThe research behind why your favorite songs make you push your workout harder
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people assume music makes workouts feel better because it’s distracting or energizing. Both are true. But a ...
Read MoreFive plant-based foods with more protein than meat
Our world is in a precarious environmental situation, and the way conventional livestock and agriculture industries function only exacerbate climate issues, which is why ...
Read MoreExperts share 5 science-backed ways to reach your New Year’s resolutions
New Year's resolutions are infamous for being unattainable. Studies and polls show that most people give up on their New Year's resolutions within the ...
Read More
