Organic Foods: Worth Making the Switch or nah?

We can all say that organic foods are more nutritious than conventional foods, right? According to Earth Island Journal, scientific studies show that your average processed fruit does not hold more nutritional value than one that was fresh from the farm. So what of it is a driving factor for people to make the switch? Conventional foods are raised in "farms" that treat their crop with pesticides and other chemicals whereas all-natural foods are not. Pesticides contain "chemicals that can lead to birth defects, endocrine disruption, and neurological and respiratory problems." However, it is reported that chemically-grown have pesticide levels within safe boundaries. If you were to compare the prices of organic foods and processed ones, you would find that the organic foods are generally more expensive. This factor would prevent more people from making the decision to buy the farm-fresh food. Since the government subsidizes big food producing companies, their products are cheaper in the markets. Basically when you buy organic food, you are paying to lower the risks of potential health problems. So why are people making the switch from conventional foods to organic foods? The time and money it takes to obtain an organic food product does not seem to outweigh the benefits. It could be that eating them would make people feel good about their health.