One of the hardest things I have to weigh, when opting to buy organic food versus non-organic, is how much more things cost when they're grown organically. In the summer months this usually isn't a problem because the food at the farmer's market is usually well priced. I remember this past summer buying $4 for a pint of blueberries from a local farmer and then walking into the grocery store that day to find blueberries were on sale for $3.99 a pint. So really, it cost the same to support my local farmers and to eat the produce without all those chemicals.
But milk is definitely more expensive. A gallon of regular milk usually runs about $2.99. My organic milk is $6.49. But since my gasoline bill has gone down so much, I can handle the extra expense.
But I'll admit, it is hard. I'm a single woman, living on her own and sometimes the healthier option is also the pricier option. But I figure if I eat healthy now, hopefully I'll need to spend less on myself in the future (medical bills and such).
If only I had a backyard, I could grow my own vegetable garden for dirt cheap!
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