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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be an organic food producer?

Organic food producers create products that are grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers. These foods include fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products.

Organic food production occurs on farms that have their crops grown naturally. 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 help consumers access healthy, safe and nutritious foods.

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 carry the USDA Certified Organic seal.

This certification means the product has met the standards of the National Organic Program.

Organic food can help us eat better and protect our environment.

Organic farming techniques preserve water and land. Additionally, organic farming methods help reduce greenhouse gas emission, which can lead to climate change.

Organic agriculture uses fewer chemicals and reduces pollution runoff.

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

There are many kinds of organic farming: permaculture, regenerative and conventional.

Conventional farming involves the use artificial inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides.

Regenerative farming uses compost, cover crops, green manures, and other methods to improve the soil's health. It encourages biodiversity.

Agroecology focuses on sustainable relationships between people, plants, and animals.

Permaculture is a system that mimics nature and promotes self-sufficiency.

How can you tell organic food from non-organic?

Any chef will tell you fresh ingredients are more important than any other ingredient. This is because eating well makes us feel better.

This is true for food as well. Organics can be traced back to their source and whereabouts. We also know that it didn't have any harmful chemicals.

Organic food does not contain synthetic pesticides, fertilers, hormones or antibiotics. These substances are forbidden for organic farmers.

Organic farming doesn't have to be difficult. There are plenty of ways to grow them safely.

Many people refer to organic agriculture as sustainable agriculture. This means that while it uses fewer resources than conventional methods, it provides the necessary nutrients to sustain life.

Crop rotation, crop rotation, cover cropping and composting manure are all organic farming methods. These practices help to prevent soil erosion and improve water purity.

They also reduce chemical contamination of waterways. Many of us live in urban areas so we have access to local farms that produce organic produce.

Two types of certification programs are available for organic products. One is certified by the USDA National Organic Program, and the other is certified by independent certifying agencies. Both require strict organic standards to be adhered to.

USDA seals and O Seals are symbols that indicate organic certification.

Which organic vegetables are the best?

Organic vegetables are the healthiest and most nutritious foods available to humans. They are considered to be the healthiest foods on earth.

Organic produce is grown without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and GMO seeds. These chemicals can be dangerous to our environment as well as our health.

Organic produce contains more nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Because we absorb these nutrients better from organic foods, this makes them healthier.

Not only do organic vegetables taste delicious, but they are also safe to eat. Consuming organic produce has no known side effects.

Any grocery store can sell organic fruits and vegetables. You can find organic fruits and vegetables at all grocery stores as long as they conform to USDA guidelines.

How can you tell if your produce is organic?

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

USDA Organic Certified – This certification is issued by USDA to ensure that the product is 100% organic.

Certified Naturally Grown: Produce that has been grown in accordance with organic practices, but has yet to receive certification from USDA.

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

These labels indicate whether the product meets certain criteria.

• There are no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
• No genetically modified organisms
• Animals are not given antibiotics.
• Animals are never given hormones.
• No growth-promoting medications
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No irradiation
• No sewage effluent
• GMOs are not allowed
• Never gave antibiotics
• No hormones ever given
• There are no growth-promoting drugs
• No feed additives
• No artificial ingredients
• No sewage solids (if it's not GMO).
• No irradiation

I hope this article has been helpful.

Statistics

• 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)
• Cosmetic brands such as Laurel and Rose Mira are 100 percent organic and have a wide array of skincare products. (en.wikipedia.org)
• When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
• 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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• In 2020, the U.S. organic sales reached a record high of almost $62 billion

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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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• The impact of organic food on human health: Assessment of the status quo, prospects for research - ScienceDirect


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

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• EWG's 2022 Guide for Shoppers to Pesticides on Produce


• Clean Fifteen(tm). Conventional Produce with the Least Pesticides

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Organic foods: Are they healthier and more nutritious than conventional food?

Organic foods can be grown without the use synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides. They are grown under natural conditions without artificial inputs such as fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, hormones, antibiotics, or genetic engineering. Organic farming practices include crop rotation and cover crops, the composting of animal manure, the recycling of wastewater, as well as integrated pest management (IPM).

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) was established in 2002 to regulate the production, handling, processing, labelling, sale, and distribution of organic products sold in the United States. NOP regulations make sure that organic agricultural product conforms to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The NOP regulations also require that organic products are free of prohibited substances such as pesticide residues and genetically modified organisms.

For producers in the USA who want their products "organic", there are two kinds of certification programs: one for farmers or ranchers and one for manufacturers. Both programs require annual audits of operations to verify compliance with rigorous standards. This service is offered by several certifying agents, such as the CCOF Certified Organic Farmers & Ranchers or Quality Assurance International. 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.

According to USDA's Economic Research Service in 2013, organic agriculture generated $4.7 billion in revenue. Retail spending on certified organic products reached nearly $1.5 Billion in 2013. This is a 23 per cent increase from 2009. During this time, grocery store sales increased by 12 percent. Spending on organic produce directly increased by 29.9%, while meat, poultry eggs, and seafood spending grew only by 1%.

Organic food is more expensive but the quality of organic food is worth it. Consumer Reports' 2015 survey found that 88% of respondents would spend more on organic food if it had higher nutritional values. Another study published in Health Affairs found that people who eat organic foods are less likely to suffer health problems like cancer, diabetes, obesity, asthma, heart disease, and depression.

Although there is no evidence eating organic foods prevents or treats any diseases, some studies suggest that consuming them might improve overall health by reducing exposure to specific contaminants and pesticides. One example is the conclusion reached by a review of 31 studies, published in 2010, that organically reared beef was significantly less toxic than conventionally-raised beef. A separate analysis of eleven studies published in 2012 led to similar conclusions.

According to a 2014 report by the Environmental Working Group, the incidence of foodborne disease caused by E.coli, salmonella or listeria monocytogenes, E. coli and E. coli O157H7 was lower when organic chicken, non-organic pork, beef, lamb and milk were compared. 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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