Organic production standards are based on principles such as sustainability, reducing off-farm inputs and environmental impact and minimizing the use of synthetic materials.

Buying food labelled organic would seem to be an easy way to feed your family more healthy food, right?

Many of health benefits of buying organic are not necessarily due to
the product being organic itself.  The diet of those for whom organic
is a priority is generally healthier than the average American's.  I
speculate that the typical organoisseur's daily fare contains much less
processed food, less sugars (HCFS, cane or otherwise) and more fresh
produce and meat.

Misconceptions about organic abound, such as the quote "organic food has no additives or preservatives". Organic food is made with organic ingredients, but there are exceptions for ingredients that cannot be sourced organically.  Organic cheese
puffs can quite easily contain additives and/or preservatives.

Organic food is not necessarily more nutritious because it iss organic.  Organic junk food is still nutrient-poor.  Organic candy is still sugar-laden.  A person can shop at exclusively Whole Foods and still end up with a really poor diet.

I believe fresh traditionally grown food is usually better than processed food of any kind, organic or otherwise.

Organic has its value and its place, but "organic" is not a substitute for healthy food choices.