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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits to organic farming?

Organic farming offers farmers a method of growing food that doesn't require the use of chemicals. Farmers don't need to worry that harmful pesticides could harm their crops or animals.

Organic farming also permits for the use of natural fertilizers. These fertilizers are good for plants that are healthy and reduce chemical waste.

Organic farming is also eco-friendly. For example, organic farming uses composting techniques to re-use nutrients in the soil. This reduces pollution and conserves valuable resources.

Organic farming also helps the environment by increasing crop yields. Because organic farming uses less water during the growing season, this is why it is so successful.

Organic production methods mean farmers can get higher prices. Consumers who are more aware about the dangers associated with pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and other chemicals will choose healthier foods.

This drives up the demand for organic products. Organic farming has become increasingly popular.

Organic foods are better for us.

The Environmental Working Group's most recent report on pesticide residues found in food shows that organic fruits and veggies had almost half the pesticide content of non-organic. They found that organic apples contained eight times fewer pesticides than non-organic apples, while organic strawberries were four times cleaner than their conventional counterparts.

Another study suggests that organic food can reduce exposure to toxic metals such as lead and mercury. For example, one study showed that children who ate organic meat had 33 percent lower blood lead levels than those who didn't consume organic meats. Another study concluded conventional fish consumption should be stopped by pregnant women because it contains high levels of mercury.

Overall, organic food does seem to be safer than its non-organic counterpart. Experts recommend eating fresh fruits and veggies whenever possible to reduce the chance of developing cancer.

What are organic foods?

Organic produce is free from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, sewage sludge and confinement feeding. There is no use of growth hormones and no animal testing. These crops can grow naturally so that farmers don't have to use pesticides or weed control.

Organic farming methods also help to preserve soil quality, reduce erosion, and conserve water resources. Organic foods are healthier than conventional foods because they have more nutrients. Organic products are more nutritious than conventionally grown foods and have lower calories and fiber.

How can you tell whether food is organic?

Fresh ingredients are what chefs value the most. This is because eating well makes us feel better.

The same goes for our food. We know where our organic food came from and how it has been grown. We also know that organics were not treated with harmful chemicals.

Organic foods are produced without using synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics, or genetically modified organisms (GMO). These substances aren't permitted for organic farmers.

Growing organic crops is an art. You have many options to safely grow them.

Organic farming is often called sustainable agriculture. Organic farming is more sustainable than traditional methods and provides all the nutrients necessary to sustain life.

Organic farming practices include crop rotations and cover crops, manure composting, intercropping, and cover cropping. These techniques can prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, and help reduce the risk of it happening again.

They reduce the amount of chemical runoff that can enter waterways. Local farms can be found in cities that raise organic produce.

There are two types for organic products certification. One is certified through the USDA National Organic Program and the other by independent certifying agents. Both require strict compliance with organic standards.

USDA seals and O Seals may be used to identify organic products that meet federal standards.

Are organic foods good for your health?

Organic foods may not be healthy for everyone. But for those who eat them regularly, there are definite health benefits.

Organic food is produced without artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, hormones, antibiotics, or genetic engineering. Organic produce is free from harmful chemicals that could cause harm to human health.

There are also fewer additives used during processing. Organic products are healthier than those that use additives during processing.

Studies have shown organic foods have more nutrients and antioxidants that conventionally grown fruits, vegetables.

While organic farming is more expensive than traditional farming, it often produces better results. Organic agriculture encourages soil fertility, biodiversity and biodiversity.

This helps protect against erosion and conserve water resources. Organic farms also require less energy and fuel, as they aren't treated using toxic chemicals.

Many people are concerned that organic food is more expensive than regular foods. However, prices vary depending on where you live. Organic apples, for example, are more expensive than regular apples.

If you take a look at the cost of a basket containing both types of fruits, you will see that organic is less expensive.

So should you go organic?

It all depends on your personality. If you don't like the taste of organic food, then you probably shouldn't bother.

Organic food is available if you are a fan of good food. Organic foods are safer than conventional food because they don't contain chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

Organic agriculture helps to protect the environment by conserving natural resources, and promoting biodiversity.

What is inorganic?

Organic food is produced without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Inorganic foods contain these chemicals, which may cause health problems.

Organic food is grown naturally without harmful substances such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. These chemicals can harm humans and animals.

Inorganic food includes meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, honey, grains, vegetables, fruits, spices, and herbs.

The term organic refers to the way an agricultural product is grown. Organic farming is based on natural methods, soil amendments, and crop growth. Conventional farming uses pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals.

U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines must be followed when organic food is labeled. The National Organic Program Standards state that organic food must be freed from banned substances like antibiotics, growthhormones, genetically altered organisms (GMOs) and industrial solvents. Organic food must also be free from toxic chemicals, petroleum based fertilizers, sewage effluents and ionizing radiation.

What are some organic skin products?

Organic skincare products don't contain any synthetic chemicals such as parabens or phthalates.

Organic skincare products can be free of artificial colours and fragrances as well as preservatives, emulsifiers GMOs, Petrochemicals, animal testing (except for cosmetics tested on animals), pesticides hormones, antibiotics, heavy metallics and other contaminants.

They also have the ability to support healthy skin, prevent premature ageing, promote healing after injuries and overall well-being.

These are some of the terms that you will see when you shop for organic products

• Paraben Free- These are chemicals that help to keep certain cosmetics stable. But, they can also be toxic if taken in large quantities.
• Fragrance-Free means that the product doesn't contain any essential oils or fragrances.
• Cruelty-Free--No animals were hurt in the manufacturing process.
• Natural Ingredients: The ingredient is naturally derived form the animal or plant.
• Vegan/Vegetarian: The ingredients can be either vegetarian or vegan.
• Gluten-Free - this means that gluten was removed from the formulation.
• Non-Toxic: The product does not contain toxic substances, carcinogens or any other harmful compounds that could cause harm to your health.
• Biodegradable - The product will eventually be broken down into harmless parts when it is disposed of.
• Pesticide-Free - No pesticides have been used in the growing and harvesting process.
• GMO-Free refers to the fact that no ingredients in the product contain genetically modified organisms.
• Certified Organic means all ingredients were grown in ways that preserve the soil, water and air.

Statistics

• Once certified by the USDA, it can fall into one of four categories: "100 percent organic", "organic," "made with organic ingredients," or "made with less than 70 percent organic ingredients. (en.wikipedia.org)
• According to a study performed by consumerreports.org, organic products, compared to non-organic products, ranged anywhere from 13 percent cheaper to 303 percent more expensive. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
• Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)

External Links

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• Occupational Pesticide Exposures and the Cancer Risk: A Review. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part. B. Vol 15, Issue 4.


• Genetically modified food safety and public concerns: a review by Journal of Food Science and Technology

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• Organic food and the impact on human nutrition: A comparison of the status-quo and potential research - ScienceDirect


• Technical Note: Simultaneous vitamin and carotenoid analysis of milk from total mixed-ration-fed cows is optimized for xanthophyll detection. ScienceDirect

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• U.S. sales of organic products soared to new heights, reaching nearly $62Billion in 2020

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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy Organic Products

Organic foods are grown without pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. They contain no genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or irradiated ingredients. Their production methods do not involve sewage sludge or industrial solvents. During the course of its growth cycle, the natural environment of the food is protected from contamination. It is free of preservatives as well as artificial additives. There is no use hormones or anti-biotics. They are also produced in conditions that enable them to preserve their nutritional value, freshness, and quality for longer periods.

1. Health benefits. Nonorganic produce is more chemically-laden than organic. This means it's less likely to cause allergies and sensitivities. It also means you're consuming fewer toxins and carcinogens.
2. Eco-friendliness. Produce grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizer needs very little water. Organic farms are located far from cities where there is a lot of pollution, because they require so much energy to grow. This helps to reduce the amount of air pollution.
3. Sustainability. Organic farming relies on soil fertility, rather than chemical fertilisers. This results in healthier soils and higher levels organic matter. The rotation of crops and the letting of land fallow can improve soil health. Strong immune systems develop when farm animals are fed only grasses grown without antibiotics or added hormones.
4. Taste. Traditional fruits and vegetables are often bland due to the fact that they are picked at peak ripeness and shipped long distances for grocery stores. Organic produce is more rich and sweetened because it was harvested when it was still unripe.
5. Nutrition. Many conventional processed foods contain harmful substances like BPA and GMOs. Avoid these harmful chemicals by eating whole foods, such as meat, eggs and fish, seeds, legumes, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and beans.

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