According to Consumer Reports' Greener Choices, organic produce, meat and dairy products can cost 50% to 100% more than their conventional counterparts.

But there are some simple ways to save while buying these good-for-you products, according to Smart Money.

• Set some priorities — Buy organic where it really makes a difference in the product's quality.
• Consider your alternatives — There are various levels of what is deemed "organic." If you can live with some compromises, you'll be able to save.
• Shop on sale — Just like other food categories, organic foods go on sale regularly.
• Try a farmer's market — Locally produced foods have much lower costs (transportation, distribution, overhead, etc.) and thus can be sold for a lower price. Better yet, there are often fresher than alternatives.
• Consider generics — several supermarket chains have their own lines of organic products and the list is growing as the category becomes more popular.

Buy Organic Without Breaking the Bank [Smart Money]

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