Ronette Schulte, Administrative Assistant (573) 751-2794. The Chief Medical Officers serve as the departmentâs senior clinical leaders by providing advice and counsel to the department director regarding a broad range of clinical policy, programmatic and strategic issues.
Organic vegetables at a farmers' market in Argentina. Organic foods are foods produced by organic farming. While the standards differ worldwide, organic farming in general features cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
Comparing Organic and Conventionally Grown Food. When making the personal decision about whether to buy organic or conventional foods, people may consider the differences in cost, pesticide residue, nutrition and/or environmental impacts. 1  Cost: Organic foods typically cost more than conventional foods.