What's the big deal about purchasing conventionally grown veggies instead of organic ones anyway? To clarify, "organic" refers to a production method for certain goods. The cultivation or farming of organic crops does not make use of any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). To carry the "organic" designation, a food item must not include any synthetic ingredients. This comprises monosodium glutamate, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, coloring, and flavoring (MSG). In addition, to promote healthy plant development, crops produced organically make use of natural fertilizers such as manure. Antibiotics and hormones are not administered to any animals...