Organic food is produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMOs. It has several health and environmental benefits over conventionally grown food. Organically farmed soil has more nutrients, and organic food has been shown to have higher antioxidant and nutrient levels. Organic food is also less likely to contain antibiotics or growth hormones than conventionally raised meat and dairy. However, organic food tends to be more expensive due to the labor-intensive organic farming methods and certification costs. Whether organic food is worth the higher cost depends on individual priorities regarding health, the environment, and food budgets.