Many people want to go organic when buying foodstuff because they are aware of its multifarious benefits for their health and the environment—organic products taste better and are more nutritious; organic fruits and veggies are grown free from pesticide and chemical fertilizers, and organic meat products are not subjected to growth hormones and antibiotics. It seems like a win-win situation for people and for Mother Earth except for one thing—organic products tend to be a bit pricey.

So is being budgetarian organic even possible? Of course it is! We won’t go as far as to say it’s going to be cheap for you, but there are ways for you to obtain organic products at much lower costs:

Buy in season. Buy organic produce in season. When they are at their most abundant, they are also at their most affordable, often costing just half as much.

Buy local. When you buy local, you know that the organic goods you are buying are really what the producers say they are. If you make the extra effort of getting to know the farmers personally, you’ll know how exactly they grow their goods. Even better, they might even afford you with the best possible deals. Remember that the less distance those goods have to travel, the less is the cost of transportation required. So buy organic products coming from your local farmers, not those that have to be transported from sea to shining sea or from South America.

Grow your own fruits and veggies. Do some research and invest in a backyard garden to grow produce on. Organically-grown fruits and vegetables will be much more of a delight to eat when you’ve grown them yourself!

Forget the fancy packaging. You can gain significant savings if you choose products not packed in fancy, expensive frills and packaging. Remember you’re investing on your health not on these products’ image. Seek out your store or supermarket for private labels or store brands which are often priced lower. In addition, choose products that are as close to their natural form as possible. For instance, fresh, whole carrots are likely to cost less than pre-cut, packed carrots. And don’t tell us you don’t feel like using the chopping board today!

Consume less meat. It is important to consume meat only in its organic form, which is more expensive. But since you only need about 3-4 ounces of meat per day, you can save a lot of money and at the same time lose that extra flab by not eating more than you should. Lay off on the chops, carnivore!

Seek out discounts and deals. Use the Internet to your advantage by searching for company discounts. You can subscribe to their e-mail or mailing lists to learn when the next sale is going to be held. Many companies and stores also offer online coupons which you can print out to purchase items at much lower prices. Buying in bulk will also allow you to save money.

In any case, whether you intend to save more money or not, remember that when you choose organic goods, it’s already a good financial decision in itself. Better invest on your health now than suffer the consequences later in your life. Of course, aside from food, you might also want to go organic with as many household products you can. BabyGanics, for instance, offers a myriad of safe, organic and natural household solutions that won’t put your family’s health in danger.