First, when buying organic it pays to shop around. Try to buy fresh foods directly from a local farm. You can often save a lot. There are so many benefits in getting to know local farmers, beekeepers, etc.
Seconds, prioritize your budget. Buy the organic foods which pack the greatest punch for their money. This may depend upon where you live. You can find lists of fruits and veggies where buying organic is of greatest importance. Organic fruits and vegetables were shown to have 40% more antioxidants than conventionally grown, for milk it was even a 60% increase.
Personally, I spend a lump of my food budget the beginning of each month stocking up on staples. I buy 15 liters of organic rice milk (it is naturally sweet so you don't need sugar in your coffee), a big jar of organic peanut or walnut butter (no sugar or salt added), nuts, fruit jam made without sugar, whole spelt flour, and organic cleaning supplies (like phosphate free dishwasher tabs). Then I use the rest of the budget to buy fresh foods during the month. You'll have to experiment a bit to see how to get the best value for your money where you are.
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