The difference between an organic and conventional food production is the use of farming techniques. Conventional and organic food production have a set of common farming practices.  In the grocery store aisle there are conventional products and organic products. How do you choose? Both are delicious and fragrant. Both are packed with nutrition and are a healthy snack. Both may have been transported long distances to the food retail store. These foods have been categorized as conventional or organic based on the use of farming practices and tools.