Why Organic ? Some of you may still be groping with this question. I list below what Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board (UOCB) has to say about this …1> Organic means using farming system free of chemical , synthetic and hormone use which is not only healthy for consumers but is an ecology friendly production system too.2>Organic food is more nutritious than factory farm produce.3> Better taste and shelf life4> Encourages fair trade practice by directly connecting farmers and marketing agencies with customers directly5>Promotes zero carbon footprint by not using fossil fuel6>Promotes Regeneration, Rejuvenation and Restoration of the soil fertility7> Preserve mountain ecosystems.