conomists study the way society uses its resources. One important resource studied is agriculture. The recent increase in demand for organic produce has created some interesting economic scenarios for both farmers and consumers. Click the article to learn key facts about the economics of organic produce and answer a few questions. Which is a reason that organic farming is more expensive than conventional farming? How many years must a farm be run organically before its produce can be labeled as “organic”? What is a benefit of crop rotation?