Chemicals are the villains that link productive agriculture with pollution and environmental degradation. 20th century success in improving farm productivity through scientific management has become the bane of the current Millennium in terms of contaminating soil, air, water, and food with fertilizer and pesticide residues. Agriculturists are torn between making money and saving the environment as a result! Converted Organics (NASDAQ:COIN, COINW, COINZ) seems to have hit upon a business model that is sustainable and which makes good management sense at the same time.

The ‘green movement’ is led by organizations that do not work for profit. Converted Organics has impressive business results under its 2007 belt, though the enterprise is directly involved in turning organic waste in to useful fertilizer. The company has announced a dividend of one share for every 20 of common stock for the last quarter. The stock market has responded with commendable enthusiasm, taking the stock price to an annual high this month. Converted Organics combines high social responsibility with superior business performance.

The external environment for organic inputs in agriculture is slated to remain strong and conducive for long term business growth and profits. Farm land is under pressure not just in the first world, but in emerging economies as well. The bludgeoning demand for bio-fuels increases pressures on farmers to grow more from each unit of arable land. These trends must be balanced with concerns for food safety, harmful contamination of natural resources, and health concerns of agrarian populations. Business environment prospects for Converted Organics (NASDAQ:COIN, COINW, COINZ) are therefore excellent.

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