Why Organic by All The Babies

The term ‘Organic’ refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed.  It includes a system of production, processing, distribution and sales that assures consumers that the products maintain the organic integrity that begins on the farm.

Organic production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers.  Because organic agriculture does not use toxic and persistent pesticides, choosing organic products is an easy way to help protect yourself, your children and the environment in which we live.

By increasing our use of organic products we can help the sustainable development of our planet.  Organic agriculture protects the health of people and the planet by reducing the overall exposure to toxic chemicals from synthetic pesticides that can end up in the ground, air, water and food supply and that are associated with health consequences, from asthma to cancer.

We can reduce the world’s exposure to toxic chemicals which come from the use of pesticides and herbicides by using more organic products.  We can protect the health of both the people and the planet by making these changes and give our children a healthier environment to live in.

Why Fairtrade?

Fairtrade is the only certification scheme whose purpose is to tackle poverty and empower producers in developing countries.  Fairtrade delivers unique benefits to producers, businesses and consumers.  For most Fairtrade products, buyers must pay at least the Fairtrade minimum price.  The price aims to cover the costs of sustainable production for the producer. 

There are also higher Fairtrade minimum prices for crops or higher grades of produce which enable producers to negotiate better prices based on factors such as quality.

Fairtrade works to empower small-scale farmers and workers for certain products.  Fairtrade only certifies small farmer organizations.  Examples include coffee, coca, cotton and rice.  By favouring democratic organizations of small farmers, Fairtrade gives the stability rural families need to plan for the future