Research Topic: Organic and conventional foods are grown differently, affect the environment differently, and offer different health and nutrient benefits. Annotated bibliography Barlow, B., Hemminger, L., & Schlegel, B (2006). Is organic food worth the extra cost? Retrieved from the Environmental Health Perspectives website: http://www.ehponline.org/docs/2006/114-2/ss.htmlIn this reference work of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Community Outreach & Education Program, I have collected information mainly on pesticides used in conventional agricultural techniques. With their focus on pesticides, the EHP provided information on the different effects of pesticides on organic and conventional foods. Providing even more detail on the different types of pesticides and which ones are allowed by the US Food and Drug Administration. This article informs us in detail about the effects of USFDA-approved pesticides used by conventional farmers. One point this article made was that organic foods aren't actually healthier, but the fact that they don't have pesticide residues common with conventional growing methods makes them less harmful to our bodies. I could clearly see with all the tables provided what a safe level of pesticides was and exactly what we consume in common foods. Since this article is a teaching tool for science education, it gave me the assurance of the credibility of the author of this reference work. (Barlow, Hemminger & Schlegel, 2006) Cropper, C. (2004). Is it worth buying organic? Excerpt from Businessweek website: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_36/b3898129_mz070.htmIn this online magazine article Cropper asks a real person...... middle of paper.... ..nic labels. Even though our foods in stores can tell us which ones are organic, many of our local farmers can't afford to certify their products. The good news is that only farmers who need to be certified are those who earn above a certain amount, so this article encourages us to consult our local farmers and visit their farms to discover their techniques. We could find a local organic grower without the increased prices. There are many comparisons between conventional and organic farming products which gave me more details between the two. They also gave us information on how to check labels when we are unsure about the certification of the food. A list is also provided to help you decide whether or not to purchase organic foods. The USDA is the organization that regulates organic foods, so I believe their information is reliable. (USDA, 2010)