Eh, I don't think that's it. I think it's just good old misinformation caused by skillful marketing. People think organic is healthier or better for the environment, so they prefer it, even though it's actually neither[1]. But it's real tough to get past the huge marketing push conveying that message for the past couple decades.

[1] https://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/more-evidence-...