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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the benefits of organic agriculture?
Organic farming provides farmers with a way of producing food without using chemicals. Farmers don't need to worry that harmful pesticides could harm their crops or animals.
Organic farming can also use natural fertilizers. These fertilizers are good for plants that are healthy and reduce chemical waste.
Organic farming can also be environmentally friendly. Farmers often use composting techniques to recycle nutrients back into the soil. This reduces pollution and conserves valuable resources.
As well as helping the environment, organic farming increases crop yields. This is due to the fact that organic farming uses much less water during growth season.
Organic production also means that farmers get higher prices for their products. Healthier foods are demanded by consumers who are more aware of the dangers posed by pesticides and chemical fertilisers.
This raises the demand to produce organic food products. Organic farming is becoming more popular because of this.
Why should you buy organic?
Many health issues have been linked to conventional agriculture, including obesity, diabetes and cancer. It is important to make informed choices about food purchases.
The Environmental Working Group has the following tips for choosing "cleaner" food.
When possible, buy organic fruits and veggies
USDA organic labels should be used on meat, poultry and eggs as well as milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, honey, and other dairy products.
Avoid processed foods that are labeled "natural" or "no added ingredients."
Check ingredient lists carefully. If an ingredient is not listed, it can be added during processing.
You should choose fresh meats rather than frozen or canned. Many frozen and canned foods contain less nutrients, like high fructose Corn Syrup.
What are organic fruits and vegetables?
Organic foods are grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones, or antibiotics. They contain more nutrients such vitamins A, C. E, and, in some cases, omega-3 oils. Organic food is better for the earth and our bodies because of these healthy ingredients.
Organic foods are produced with sustainable farming practices that promote soil quality and biological diversity. They are free from harmful chemicals, radiation, and sewage sludge.
Many organic products are not associated with produce. They include dairy and meat, poultry, eggs baked goods, pet food, household cleaning supplies, and personal care products.
The USDA defines "organic" as that crops being raised according to strict rules set forth by federal government standards. This means that farmers can't use non-organic methods of growing these foods. However, they can use approved natural methods to control pests, like crop rotation and cover crops, or animal feed made of organic materials.
In addition, the farmer must follow guidelines regarding how much fertilizer and pesticide he uses during the growing season and rotate his fields between various crops. GMOs, artificial growth hormones, synthetic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are not allowed in the fields of farmers.
All the above requirements are met by vegetables and fruits that are labeled "100% Organic". But, not all farms label their produce as 100% organic. It would confuse consumers. Instead, they will say that their product is "made with organic components". "
Statistics
- When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
- Cosmetic brands such as Laurel and Rose Mira are 100 percent organic and have a wide array of skincare products. (en.wikipedia.org)
- 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)
- Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
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- EWG's 2022 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce
- Clean Fifteen Conventional Produce (tm); With the Least Pesticides
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- Organic food and its impact on human well-being: ScienceDirect assesses the status quo as well as future research prospects
- Technical note: Simultaneous carotenoid and vitamin analysis of milk from total mixed ration-fed cows optimized for xanthophyll detection - ScienceDirect
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- A Review of Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health: Cancer Risk and Occupational Pesticide Expositions: Part B: Vol 15, Number 4
- Genetically modified food safety and public concerns: a review by Journal of Food Science and Technology
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- Evaluation of the micronutrient composition of plant foods produced by organic and conventional agricultural methods - PubMed
- PubMed: Comparison of the total phenolic, ascorbic acid and freeze-dried strawberry, marionberry, and corn grown with conventional, organic, sustainable agricultural practices.
How To
5 Reasons to buy organic products
Organic foods do not use pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. They don't contain any genetically modified organisms or irradiated foods. Their production methods do not involve sewage sludge or industrial solvents. During its growing cycle, the food's natural environment will be protected from contamination. It is completely free from artificial preservatives, additives, and other harmful chemicals. It does not contain hormones or antibiotics. They are also produced in conditions that enable them to preserve their nutritional value, freshness, and quality for longer periods.
- Health benefits. Organic produce contains less chemicals than nonorganic. This means it's less likely to cause allergies and sensitivities. It also means you're consuming fewer toxins and carcinogens.
- Eco-friendliness. Organically grown produce doesn't require synthetic fertilizer or pesticides. Organic farms are often located far from areas with high levels of pollution because it takes so much energy for conventional agriculture to grow. That helps reduce air pollution.
- Sustainability. Organic farming is based on soil fertility and not chemical fertilizers. This results in soils that are healthier and have higher levels of organic matter. Farmers should rotate crops and let the land go bare periodically to improve soil health. Farm animals that eat only grasses, grains and no antibiotics develop strong immune systems.
- Taste. Due to being picked at peak quality, vegetables and fruits are often bland. Organic produce tastes richer and sweeter because it was harvested while still unripe.
- Nutrition. GMOs are harmful chemicals found in many conventional processed foods. If you want to avoid these, stick to whole foods such as meat, eggs, fish, nuts, seeds, beans, fruit, veggies, and herbs.
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