Why is organic food sometimes more expensive?

Why is organic food sometimes more expensive?

Dan Sharp (Green Family Expert) gives expert video advice on: How do I know if my food is organic?; Why is organic food sometimes more expensive? and more...

Organic food is usually a little more expensive, because they don't use things like pesticides and other harsh chemicals. They have to use more labour, which can be costly. Also, it's in smaller quantities, so it costs more for the shipping and handling and marketing distribution.