I do not seek out organic labelled produce. However, in California there is enough demand that sometimes the organic produce is almost the same price as non-organics. The market is clearly going towards organic here. But this is also a wealthy area. Consumers have the money to make the choice. They can afford either and choose organic. Organic certification should be a business decision for you. Figure out the markets you will sell into and see if it pays. Now let me get philosophical, I am a small business owner. Regulations are a deal with the devil between government and big business. Regulations often keep small companies out of markets (or at least unprofitable) with no benefit to consumers. Big companies support politicians. Big companies go along with regulations because it is good for them.
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ooh, you really brought out the stop here eh? The link between big companies and regulations is a major factor in the structure of our "civilized" culture, although it rarely seems civil to me! It's really crazy what can pass for supporting the "greater good" when it's really propping up the few...
I digress from the point but what you bring up is an important consideration in your food vote. How and where is your food produced, and how trustworthy is it? I feel these are the underlying questions for me, and it seems the regs more often than not just get in the way. Thanks for your 2 cents.