Are You Ready to Go Organic?

By: Steven Miller

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Organic food costs more than conventional produce, but it is raised without harmful chemicals and is better for the environment. Take this quiz to find out if you're ready to go organic.

How much wiggle room is there in your monthly grocery budget?

I can afford to buy whatever I want.

I have some money to work with.
It's pretty tight, but I can make some premium choices.

I really don't have any flexibility.

How important is buying the healthiest food to you?

Not really that important.

It is a little important.
It is quite important.

It is a top priority.

How important are environmental issues to you?

It is a very important subject to me.

It is somewhat important.
It is at the top of my list of importance.

It's not very important to me.

How often do you eat fast food?

A few times a week

Almost never
All the time

Never

Have you purchased organic products before?

Never

Many times before
Somewhat regularly

A few times before

What is the most appealing aspect of organic products for you?

Their positive impact on the environment

I like to support farmers who grow organic.
I am drawn to their health benefits.

I don't know.

Are you vegan, vegetarian or an omnivore?

I don't like fruits and vegetables very much.

Omnivore
Vegetarian

Vegan

How much do you know about organic food?

I have a good sense of the process.

I know a little bit.
I know a lot about organic food.

I don't know very much.

How much processed food do you currently eat?

More than I should.

Very little.
That's mostly what I eat.

None.

How many times have you been to a farmer's market?

Never.

I go often.
I've been a number of times.

I've gone a few times.

Have you ever considered joining a CSA?

Yes, I have joined one or plan to join one in the near future.

I've thought about it quite a bit. I might just join one.
I've considered it briefly.

What's a CSA?

Have you ever considered having your own garden?

That's not appealing to me.

It's appealing, but I don't have space or time for it.
It's definitely something I want to do.

I have a garden or plan to start one soon.

Which would you consider to be your usual lunch during the work week?

I usually grab a vegetarian sub.

I generally have to grab something fast for lunch.
A salad and a smoothie

Hamburger and fries

Have you ever watched a documentary on the food industry?

I keep meaning to, but I haven't yet.

I have and it motivated me to change the way I eat.
No, I haven't.

I watch them all the time.

Have you ever shopped at a food co-op?

No, I haven't.

I shop at one frequently.
I go to the co-op occasionally.

I keep meaning to check it out.

How much of your grocery shopping is done in the fruit and vegetable section?

Almost all of it

A majority of it
A little of it

Very little of it

How often do you go grocery shopping?

Once or twice a month

Every two weeks
Once a week

Multiple times per week

How often do you read the list of ingredients in the food you buy?

I read them regularly.

I read them occasionally.
All the time, but you don't need to if it's natural.

Never

In what part of the grocery store do you spend most of your time shopping?

Baked goods and snacks

Breads and pasta
Frozen foods

Fruits and vegetables

Have you ever shopped at a health food store?

No, I haven't.

I go to the health food store all the time.
I'm go to the health food store occasionally.

I keep meaning to go and check it out.

What is one food you would hate to do without the most?

Bread

Cheese
Ice cream

Fast food

What are your thoughts on the company Monsanto?

Never heard of them.

I haven't heard much about them.
I've seen some stuff on them and it's not good.

Not a fan, at all.

What are your thoughts on the animal factory farming industry?

It's disturbing and one of the reasons I want to eat better.

I can't bring myself to watch documentaries on the subject. I'm guessing I would be freaked.
It's immoral and disgusting.

If you want cheap food, it's the way to go.

Have you ever considered working at a farm?

I haven't really considered it.

It sounds appealing but I haven't looked into it.
No way.

It's definitely something I would love to do.

Do you know what WWOOFing is?

Something a dog says.

Yes, and I want to do it or have done it.
I've heard about it, but not sure what it is.

I've heard about it, but it's not really for me.

What did you think of the documentary, "The Real Dirt on Farmer John?"

I loved it.

It was pretty good, kinda goofy though.
I haven't seen it, is it good?

Never heard of it.

What did you think of the book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma?"

Never heard of it.

I heard it was good, but I haven't read it.
It was a good book. I recommend it.

Amazing. It changed my life.

What are your thoughts on the PETA organization?

They do good work. I'm a fan.

I respect the organization, but they go too far sometimes.
I'm a member or have considered joining.

I'm not a fan of this organization.

Do you have plans to go to an all-organic diet at some point?

Maybe someday, but that's not going to happen right now.

Yes, at some point I do want to.
No.

I'm already there or I'm ready to do it.

Do you like eating salads?

No, all that chewing is too much work.

I have truly grown to love salads.
I like a good salad, but I do need more than that.

Salads are okay, but not my first choice.

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