Organic foods are produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers or genetically modified organisms. While organic foods can provide certain health and environmental benefits, they also tend to be more expensive to produce and not as widely available. The document discusses some of the key advantages and disadvantages of organic foods, including that organic foods may contain higher nutrient levels but organic farming is more labor intensive, leading organic products to cost more for consumers. Availability of organic options can also be limited compared to conventional foods.