One of the pending issues with living and breathing organic is the price to do so. The price of organic groceries is significantly higher than that of conventional groceries and the same goes for other things, like hygienic products. Depending on the brand, the price of natural peanut butter can cost around $7.00*, where as a jar of Jiffy peanut butter is $3.00 at Walmart. In an economy where people are trying to save as much money as they can, budgets for food are getting tighter. How then is the demand for organic products going up? The quality. For all generations, eating healthier and being healthier is at the fore front of people's priority lists. Not having to worry about the possible side effects of eating the conventional brand, has become increasingly more important to adults and mothers in particular. Obesity is becoming more prevalent in the United States and mothers are trying to avoid it at all costs.
Another interesting speculation is with college students. If you look at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, in the those two main cities there is a Walmart, Meijer and Schnucks in each and numerous Walgreens. These stores are easily accessible and have low prices (that fit a college student's budget). However, when asking around the community students are still seeking out alternatives. With a farmer's market every Saturday Morning, a local Co-op in the downtown area and a health food's store, Strawberry Fields, Urbana is providing just that. Students aren't left with just junk foods and Genetically Modified Produce, because they are strapped for cash. Strawberry Fields, in particular, prides itself for having everyday low prices while only providing the most natural foods to it's consumers.
Instead of taking that quick trip to Walmart to save a couple dollars, go the extra 5 miles to Strawberry Fields and shop for quality, it will save you in long run!
* Price found at Strawberry Fields.
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