ORGANIC GROWERS AND CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION OF BARBADOS

TEN GOOD REASONS

1. To reduce the harmful effccts of chemicals on drinking water.

2. Promote greater biodiversity by enhancing soil quality

3 Reduce soil erosion by mulching and cover crops

4. Producing cleaner food for a realistic price

5. Keep chemically laden food off your plate

6.  Reduce the effects of man made global warming. (Agro chemical production, distribution and application is the major contributor to green house gas emmissions)

7. Increase sustainable employment opportunities

8. Reduction in the import bill for synthetic chemicals

9. Better taste

10. Improved health for farmers and consumers