br The Soil Association, a UK-based registered charity and organic certifying body, lists 10 reasons for going organic. These are:br br 1. To protect future generations br 2. To pay the real cost of real food br 3. To have an independent guarantee br 4. to protect water quality br 5. To enjoy greater flavour and nutrition br 6. To keep chemicals off your plate br 7. To reduce global warming and save energy br 8. To prevent soil erosion br 9. To help small farmers br 10.