| | | Johnson & Wales
Shane Howlett |

[Origins of the Organic Movement and its impact on society] | Winter Term Honors Project FSM 1070 Professor Scott Smith T/Th 2-4 CRN: 21563 |

Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….1

Origins of the Organic Movement………………………………………………………...2

Pre-World War II………………………………………………………………….3

Post-World War II………………………………………………………...…........5

Impacts of the Revolution…………………………………………………………………9

Future Plans of the Organic Revolution………………………………………………….10

The Organic Certification Process……………………………………………………….11

Negative Impacts and Criticism of the Organic Movement …………………………….12

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………….13

Works Cited……………………………………………………………………………..14

Many organic practices simply make sense, regardless of what overall agricultural system is used. Far from being a quaint throwback to an earlier time, organic agriculture is proving to be a serious contender in modern farming and a more environmentally sustainable system over the long term.
-David Suzuki
The organic movement has been in swing since the early 1900’s. Many different companies, consumers and governances have all joined the bandwagon and work to further the goals of an organic world. The organic movement is no where near complete and many dedicated individuals are working to further its progress. Many retailers such as Whole Foods, Alfalfa’s, Wild Oats, and Trader Joes, are all companies dedicated to selling all-natural and organic food products to consumers. Even larger retailers like Wal-Mart and Target have opened their doors to a line of organic products.
But what exactly does organic mean? Organic is best described as a way of growing food. It’s a form of agricultural that does not utilize synthetic fertilizers. Organic farming has developed in response to the increasing use of