The decision to go organic doesn't have to be an all or nothing choice. The Environmental Working Group has come up with a "Dirty Dozen and Clean 15" list of produce to guide your decisions on whether or not to go organic.
Check it out: www.ewg.org/foodnews/
And here is the direct link to the pdf: static.ewg.org/reports/2011/foodnews/.../2011EWGPesticideGuide.pdf
Also, for an interesting ecological foodprint analysis of various animal products and some grains and produce check this video out. In sum, in terms of animal products eggs are best and beef is by far the most environmentally damaging. Go to minute 20 for the results of the study presented.
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