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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if my produce has been certified organic?

These three labels are essential if you want to be certain that you are purchasing organic produce.

USDA Organic Certified – Produced by USDA and certified as 100% organic.

Certified Naturally-Grown - Produce which has passed strict organic practices requirements, but not yet received USDA certification.

Pastured/Free range - These are animals that live outside and graze freely on grasses and herbs.

These labels are used to indicate that the product meets specified criteria.

• There are no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
• There are no genetically modified organisms
• No antibiotics are ever given to the animal
• The animal is never given any hormones
• No growth-promoting drugs
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• No sewage effluent
• GMOs prohibited
• There have never been any antibiotics given.
• No hormones ever given
• No growth-promoting medications
• No feed-additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage waste (if it's non-GMO).
• No irradiation

I hope this article was helpful!

What is inorganic?

Organic food is grown without pesticides and artificial fertilizers. These chemicals can cause health problems in organic foods.

Organic food is grown naturally without harmful substances such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. These chemicals can be harmful to both animals and people.

Inorganic foods include meat, fish and eggs, dairy, butter, yogurts, honey, yogurt, honey, grains and vegetables, as well as spices, herbs, fruits, and spices.

The way that an agricultural product is grown organically is what the term means. Organic farming is based on natural methods, soil amendments, and crop growth. Conventional farming uses pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), must ensure that organic food meets strict standards. The National Organic Program Standards require that all organic foods are free of prohibited substances such as antibiotics and growth hormones, genetically modified organisms or industrial solvents. Organic food must also be free from toxic chemicals, petroleum based fertilizers, sewage effluents and ionizing radiation.

What are some things I should look out for when purchasing organic goods?

USDA-certified organic labels should be sought. This guarantee that the product has met specific standards set forth by USDA. On all packages, boxes and cartons, look for the USDA Organic seal.

When shopping for meat ensure it comes only from cows that are fed 100% organic feed. Cattle are ruminants which means that they chew the cud. Ruminant cattle have 4 stomach compartments: Rumen, reticulum and omasum. Organic feeding must be done on all organs of the animal in order to get the cow labelled organic 100 percent.

When buying chicken, make sure it comes only from chickens fed 100% organic feed and never given antibiotics. Omnivore chickens eat both animals and plants. Omnivorous chickens have a digestive tract composed of a crop, proventriculus, gizzard, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.

Buy dairy products that are 100% organically produced. Like ruminants and dairy cows, they have four stomach compartments. 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 labelled '95% organic.' This means 95 percent of the pig's feed came from organic sources.

What is an Organic Food Producer?

Organic food producers use organic methods to grow their products. These foods include fruits as well vegetables, grains and dairy products.

Organic food production happens on farms where crops have been naturally nurtured. This includes soil preparation and pest control as well as crop rotation.

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), has strict requirements for agricultural products to be certified 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 that the product meets the standards laid down by the National Organic Program.

Organic food helps us eat healthier and also protects the environment.

Organic farming methods preserve natural resources, such as water or land. Additionally, organic farming methods help reduce greenhouse gas emission, which can lead to climate change.

Organic agriculture uses fewer chemicals, and less pollution runoff.

It improves air quality as harmful gases such nitrates or ammonia are less likely to accumulate in the atmosphere.

There are many types to organic farming.

Conventional farming refers to the use of synthetic inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers.

Regenerative agriculture uses cover crops and green manures to improve soil quality. It promotes biodiversity.

Agroecology is concerned with sustainable relationships between humans, plants, animals, and the environment.

Permaculture encourages self sufficiency by designing systems that mirror nature.

What are organic fruits?

Organic food is free from pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and hormones. They contain more nutrients such vitamins A, C. E, and, in some cases, omega-3 oils. Organic food is healthier for the environment and our bodies.

Organic foods are produced using sustainable agricultural practices that protect soil quality and promote biological diversity. They are made without the use of harmful chemicals, irradiation or sewage waste.

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 crops grown in accordance with strict federal regulations. These foods cannot be grown by farmers using conventional methods. They may however use approved natural pest management methods like crop rotation or cover cropping as well as organic feeds.

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. Farmers cannot use genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial growth hormones, synthetic insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers.

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 label the product as "made from organic ingredients". "

Statistics

• Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (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)
• 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)
• Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids were up to 50 percent higher in organic meats and milk than in conventionally raised products.[3] (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, risk and public concerns - a review - Journal of Food Science and Technology

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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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• Evaluation of the micronutrient composition of plant foods produced by organic and conventional agricultural methods - PubMed


• Comparison of the total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of freeze-dried and air-dried marionberry, strawberry, and corn grown using conventional, organic, and sustainable agricultural practices - PubMed

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• USDA

How To

Are there downsides to buying organic products?

Organic food is well-known for its many health benefits. However, organic foods have their drawbacks. These include higher prices for consumers, lower quality standards, and fewer options.

You can't go wrong with wanting more options when it comes grocery shopping. But we've been conditioned to expect cheap foods that taste awful. You'll find identical prepackaged foods in most grocery stores.

Organic food is becoming more popular today because it provides better nutrition and great tasting food. How do you convince people that it is worth the extra effort?

Well, you could tell them that organic food costs more. Organic food tastes better, but that doesn't make it any less expensive. It may even make them question your motives.

It is better to emphasize its positive aspects. Organic food is more nutritious and has fewer pesticides or antibiotics. It's also grown without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, so it's better for the environment and us.

Many people avoid organic food because they assume it's too expensive. If they take into account the health benefits, however, they might decide that spending a few extra dollars per week is worthwhile.

Organic food tastes better because it is produced according to strict guidelines. Organic food tends to have more vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients.

Organic food tastes better as it is harvested later in season. This makes it more fresh and easy to digest.

Organic food is often cheaper as it's grown organically which requires less labor and fertilizer.

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