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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference?
Organic food is free from pesticides, chemical fertilizers and sewage sludge. It can also be grown without irradiation or genetic modification. Organic farming practices are good for soil health, water quality, animal welfare, and the environment.
Inorganic foods can be grown using pesticides, chemical fertilizers and sewage sludge. Radiation is used to treat irradiated food; biological engineering techniques are used to create genetically modified organisms (GMO).
The term "natural", often used interchangeably to mean "organic," is frequently used. Natural does not always mean organic. Products labelled "natural", however, may contain synthetic chemicals.
Organic produce is typically more nutritious than conventional produce because the soil contains fewer harmful chemicals and pesticides. Organic farmers don't use any artificial fertilizers, hormones or antibiotics.
Why is organic foods important?
For our health, organic produce is crucial. It is the best way for us to eat healthy food. It is healthier for us than any pesticides or fertilizers and it is also more eco-friendly.
Organic farming is a natural method of growing crops that uses no harmful chemicals. This results in fewer environmental pollutants and makes organic farming safer. You are helping the planet and yourself by choosing organic food.
However, organic food is good for our health. We all know how toxic processed food can make you feel. Did you know that organic fruits and veggies aren't subject to chemical spray? It means that organic fruits and vegetables taste better, last longer, and are brighter.
Because of this, organic foods are so important. Because it's not only healthy for you, it's healthier for the world.
What are the health benefits of organic foods?
Some organic foods may not prove to be good for you. They can be beneficial for your health if you eat them often.
Organic food is made without pesticides or herbicides, hormones or genetic engineering. Organic produce is free from harmful chemicals that could cause harm to human health.
Also, there are fewer additives that are used in processing. So when you buy an organic product, you're likely eating healthier than non-organic products.
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 farming encourages soil fertility and biodiversity.
This helps protect against erosion and conserve water resources. Organic farms don't use toxic chemicals and require less fuel and energy.
Some people worry that organic foods are more expensive than conventional ones. Prices can vary depending on where you live. For example, organic apples are generally more expensive than conventional 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 depends on what kind of person you are. If organic food doesn't appeal to you, you shouldn't bother.
You can purchase organic food if it is delicious. Organic foods are safer than conventional food because they don't contain chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
Organic agriculture conserves the environment and promotes biodiversity.
What does it mean to be an organic food producer?
Organic food producers make products that are organically grown. These foods include fruits, veggies, grains, and dairy goods.
When crops are naturally nurtured, organic food production can be achieved. This includes soil preparation and pest control as well as crop rotation.
Organic products must meet certain criteria established by USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) before they can be considered organic.
These guidelines make it possible for consumers to have safe, healthy, and delicious food.
The benefits of eating organic range from lower levels of pesticide residues and heavy metal contamination to higher nutrient content and better flavour.
USDA Organic Products must have the "USDA Certified organic" label.
This certification means the product has met the standards of the National Organic Program.
Organic food helps us eat healthier and also protects the environment.
Organic farming techniques help preserve natural resources such as water and land. In addition, organic methods reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which cause climate change.
Organic agriculture is more sustainable and uses less chemicals.
This improves the air quality by reducing the likelihood of harmful gases like ammonia, nitrates and other pollutants building up in your atmosphere.
There are many types of organic farming, including conventional, regenerative, agroecological, and permaculture.
Conventional farming uses synthetic inputs such pesticides and fertilizers.
Regenerative farming is the use of compost, cover crops, or green manures to improve soil health. It also promotes biodiversity.
Agroecology emphasizes sustainable relationships between people and plants.
Permaculture promotes self sufficiency through the creation of systems that imitate nature.
How can you tell organic food from non-organic?
Ask any chef and he will tell you that fresh ingredients are the most important thing. That's because when we eat well, we feel better.
The same goes for our food. We can identify exactly where and how organic foods were grown when we purchase them. We also know that it wasn't treated with harmful chemicals.
Organic foods can be made without synthetic pesticides. These substances are not permitted to organic farmers.
But that doesn't mean there isn't an art to growing organic crops. There are many safe ways to grow them.
Sustainable agriculture is sometimes called organic farming. This means that organic farming does not use as many resources as conventional methods, but it still provides the essential nutrients needed to sustain life.
Crop rotation, crop rotation, cover cropping and composting manure are all organic farming methods. These techniques can prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, and help reduce the risk of it happening again.
They also reduce chemical runoff into waterways. Local farms can be found in cities that raise organic produce.
There are two types certified programs for organic products. The USDA National Organic Program certifies the one while the independent certifying agency certifies the other. Both require strict organic standards to be adhered to.
USDA seals and O Seals may be used to identify organic products that meet federal standards.
Why should I choose organic?
Conventional agriculture has been linked with many health problems including asthma, allergies. When buying food, you must make wise choices.
Here are some tips from the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
As much as possible, purchase organic fruits or vegetables
Look for USDA organic labels on meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, and honey.
Avoid processed foods marked "natural" or with "no additives."
Check ingredient lists carefully. If an ingredient isn’t listed, it might be added during processing.
You should choose fresh meats rather than frozen or canned. Cans and frozen foods are often less nutritious than fresh meats, such as high fructose corn syrup.
What are some things I should look out for when purchasing organic goods?
USDA-certified organic label are desirable. This certification means that the product is certified organic by USDA. Look out for the USDA Organic seal on boxes, cartons cans and jars.
When buying meat, make sure it is from organically fed cows. Cattle are ruminants. This means they chew the cud. Ruminant cattle have four stomach areas: rumen (reticulum), omasum (omasum), and abomasum. If the cow is to be labeled "100% organic", all of its parts must have been organically fed.
Make sure you only buy chicken from chicken farms that are fed organically and have never been given antibiotics. Chickens are omnivores. This means they can eat both plant and animal food. The digestive tract of an omnivorous chicken is composed of a crop and proventriculus, gizzard as well as small intestine, large intestinale, and anus.
Buy dairy products that are 100% organically produced. Just like ruminants have four stomachs, dairy cows have four. The fourth stomach, or the udder is where you get milk.
Check the label when purchasing livestock of any other type to find out what percentage was used in the animal's diet. For example, pork may be marked "95% organic" to indicate that 95 percent of the pork's feed is organic.
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)
- To provide the highest quality products and services to every customer, with a dedicated workforce that puts the customer first and takes the extra step to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and loyalty. (hollinsorganic.com)
- Cosmetic brands such as Laurel and Rose Mira are 100 percent organic and have a wide array of skincare products. (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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- EWG's 2022 Shopper’s Guide to pesticides in produce
- Clean Fifteen(tm), Conventional Produce With the Least Pesticides
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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 foods: Safety, Risks and Public Concerns - A Review - Journal of Food Science and Technology
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Organic foods: Are they safer and more nutritious?
Organic food is produced without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. They are grown naturally without artificial inputs such pesticides and herbicides. Cover crops, crop rotation, crop rotation, composting animal manure as well as recycling wastewater are all organic farming practices.
In 2002, USDA National Organic Program was established. It regulates the handling, processing, labelling and sale of organic products within the United States. The NOP regulations ensure that organic agricultural products are produced according to federal standards outlined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Additionally, organic products must not contain prohibited substances like pesticide residues or genetically modified organisms.
There are two types available in the U.S. for producers who want their products to be labeled "organic". One for farmers and ranchers, and one for manufacturers. Both programs require audits of operations each year to ensure that they are meeting strict standards. Several certifying agents offer these services, including CCOF Certified Organic Farmers & Ranchers, Quality Assurance International, and the American Grassfed Association. Each of these organizations provides third-party verification to verify that farms are following strict guidelines in regards to environmental stewardship, labour practices and care for livestock.
The USDA's Economic Research Service estimates that organic agriculture was responsible for $4.7 billion of 2013 sales. That year, retail spending on certified organic products totalled nearly $1.5 billion, representing a 23 percent increase since 2009. Groceries sales increased by 12 per cent during this time. Spending directly on organic produce grew by 29 percent while that on meat, poultry, eggs and seafood only grew by 1 percent.
Organic food is more expensive but the quality of organic food is worth it. Consumer Reports found that 88 per cent of respondents would be willing to pay more for organic food if the nutritional value was higher. A Health Affairs study also found that organic food consumers are less likely to develop health problems such as diabetes, cancer, obesity, heart disease, depression, and other diseases.
Even though there is no evidence organic foods cause or treat diseases, some studies show that they can improve overall health by reducing pesticide and other contaminants exposure. According to a 2010 review of 31 studies, organically raised beef showed significantly lower levels in toxic chemicals and parasites than conventionally produced beef. A separate analysis of 11 studies published in 2012 reached similar conclusions.
The Environmental Working Group released a report in 2014 that analyzed data from USDA's Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. They found that there was a decrease in foodborne illness due to E.coli, salmonella, listeria moncytogenes or campylobacter. The group also noted that the incidence of human illnesses due to E. coli O157 declined among children and adults after 2006, when the USDA started requiring more stringent organic standards for animals raised for consumption.
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