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Two reasons: nutrition & pesticides
(not the only 2 reasons, but these are a good motivational start for organic-newbies)

To me, the percentages from the studies below are fairly convincing. 

1. Nutrition: Milk is one good example
(from http://www.realage.com/tips/the-organic-product-with-more-nutrition)

“In the study, organic milk sported 39% more alpha-linolenic acid and 60% more conjugated linoleic acid than the conventional milk. Good stuff; research suggests that these healthy fats may help fight cancer and protect against type 2 diabetes. The milk from organically raised bovines also provided more vitamin E, beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.”

Another article I just came across (and borrowed the above photo from):
Two Uncomplicated Reasons to Choose Organic Eggs and Milk
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mairi-beautyman/two-uncomplicated-reasons_b_107…

2. Pesticides: 12 Foods Where Organic Makes Sense
(from http://www.realage.com/tips/12-foods-where-organic-makes-sense)

Avoiding the “dirty dozen” could dramatically cut your exposure to pesticides. What’s the dirty dozen, you ask? It’s a watch list of the 12 most pesticide-polluted fruits and veggies. Solution: Grab the organic versions. …going organic with these 12 fruits and veggies could cut your exposure to pesticides pesticides as much as 90%!

Fruits
•    Peaches
•    Nectarines
•    Strawberries
•    Cherries
•    Apples
•    Pears
•    Imported grapes

Veggies
•    Spinach
•    Lettuce
•    Potatoes
•    Celery
•    Sweet bell peppers

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