Consumers can't get enough of produce that's pesticide free, or meat and dairy without antibiotics or growth hormones. But you don't have to go broke to go organic. Like most moms, Paula Key tries hard to take good care of her family. "I want us all to have good long, healthy lives together," she says. She likes buying organic foods, but doesn't like the premium prices. Since she's on a tight budget, she says she sometimes has to make tough choices about what to put in the cart. "Do I want the organic milk so the kids don't have the hormones, or do I want to go with the organic fruit so the kids don't have the pesticides and all that other stuff?" You can go organic without shelling out big bucks. Craig Minowa is an environmental scientist. He says people should consider buying in bulk. "If there's a certain type of food that you buy regularly...like a soup or, say, organic macaroni and cheese or something that you're going through on a weekly or even sometimes daily basis, buying it by the case is much, much cheaper...sometimes as much as 40 percent." Think you'll end up with too much food for your family? Connect with friends to create a buying club, or co-op. You can find buyers clubs near you through organicconsumers.org. You can also buy directly online. "Usually they have a situation where if you order a certain amount, like $100 or more, that you get free shipping. So, it oftentimes ends up being cheaper than going to your grocery store," Minowa explains. If you want to stick closer to home, feel free to talk to the buyer at your favorite supermarket. Minowa says you may be able to place special orders. "A lot of people have sort of gotten accustomed to buying what's on the shelf, and they forget that they can make those orders and stores are happy to do that for them." And, since experts estimate that we get 80 percent of our nutrition from only 20 percent of our foods, only go organic on the most important things. Paula understands that dilemma. "It's one of those things you have to weigh out," she says. One other note. While organic produce typically has the same shelf life as regular fruits and veggies…experts say be aware: When it comes to baked goods, organics may spoil faster due to the lack of preservatives. You may also want to consider investing in a local farm. Buy a share of the farm, then reap the rewards of the harvest.