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Frequently Asked Questions

Which organic vegetables are the best?

Organic vegetables provide the most healthy and nutritious food for people. They are the healthiest of all foods.

Organic produce is produced without pesticides or herbicides. These chemicals pose severe dangers to our health as well as the environment.

Organic produce contains more nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Organic produce is more nutritious and healthier.

Organic vegetables not only taste great, but are safe to consume. There are no known side effects associated with consuming organic produce.

Organic fruits and vegetables can be found at all grocery stores. They can be labeled organic if they are grown according to USDA guidelines.

What is an Organic Food Producer?

Organic food producers make products that are organically grown. These foods include fruits and vegetables, grains, as well as dairy products.

Organic food production is only possible on farms where the crops are grown naturally. This includes soil preparation, crop rotation, and pest management.

For an agricultural product to be considered organic, it must meet strict criteria set out by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).

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 carry the USDA Certified Organic seal.

This certification indicates that the product meets the requirements of the National Organic Program.

As well as ensuring that we eat healthier, organic food also helps protect our environment.

Organic farming techniques preserve water and land. Organic farming also helps to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, which are responsible for climate change.

Organic agriculture uses less chemicals and reduces the amount of 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 of organic farming, including conventional, regenerative, agroecological, and permaculture.

Conventional agriculture refers to the use synthetic inputs, such as pesticides/fertilizers.

Regenerative farming is the use of compost, cover crops, or green manures to improve soil health. It also promotes biodiversity.

Agroecology concentrates on the sustainable relationship between people, plants and animals.

Permaculture encourages self-sufficiency by creating systems that are similar to nature.

What is the difference between organic and inorganic foods?

Organic food is made without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. 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. Irradiated foods are treated with radiation; genetically modified organisms (GMO) are created through biological engineering techniques.

"Natural" is sometimes used interchangeably in the context of "organic." However, natural does not necessarily mean organic. Products labelled "natural", however, may contain synthetic chemicals.

Organic produce is usually more nutritious that conventional produce. This is because organic soil contains fewer toxic chemicals and pesticides. Organic farmers do not use pesticides, artificial fertilizers, hormones, anti-biotics, and other harmful chemicals.

Statistics

• Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (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)
• 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)

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• EWG's 2022 Buyer's Guide to Pesticides In Produce


• Clean Fifteen Conventional Produce (tm); With the Least Pesticides

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• PubMed Evaluation of the micronutrients in plant foods made by conventional and organic farming methods.


• Comparison of the total amount of phenolic and/or ascorbic acids in freeze-dried and dried marionberry, strawberry, or corn grown using conventional and organic agricultural practices - PubMed

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• U.S. Organic Sales grew to an all-time high of $62 billion in 2020

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What you should know about organic food

Organic foods come from plants and animals without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or additives. They are not subject to genetic engineering or the use of ionizing radioactive radiation. No artificial colourings, flavour enhancers, preservatives, or colourings must be used in the food. It cannot contain genetically modified organisms.

When Justus von Liebig, a chemical chemist, coined "organic", which means "life-giving," to describe the properties in manure, the term "organic" was used for the first time. Most people associate organic with food production. Organic simply means the product is made from only naturally occurring substances such proteins, carbohydrate, and minerals.

Globally, organic product consumption has increased significantly over the last decade. Recent statistics indicate that approximately half of the world’s population eats at least one organic food per day. This percentage is increasing and will reach 70%, 80% and 90% by 2020.

There are many reasons consumers choose organic products. Some like the taste, others prefer them because they believe organic produce is healthier, while some think organic farming is more environmentally friendly. Some consumers choose non-organic products because of ethical concerns about farm workers' and animal treatment.

Organic food tends to be more expensive that conventional foods, but prices can vary depending upon the country or region. There are different factors influencing the price of organic food. One factor is whether there are enough land available for organic farming. Another is the cost for inputs and labour required to grow organic crops. There are other factors such as transportation costs, marketing and taxes. For example, in Europe, the average price of organic food is 10% higher than the regular price.

These are the main differences in organic and conventional food.

• Organic produce is free of chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, synthetic fertilizers, and growth regulators.
• Organic livestock is fed grasses and grains, rather than corn and soya meal.
• Organic milk comes from cows that eat an all-natural diet of hay and pasture grasses.
• All raw materials used to make organic products are organically certified.
• Organic fruits, vegetables and their processing stages are free from pesticides and harmful chemicals.
• Organic meats, poultry, and seafood don't require radiation.
• You should soak raw nuts and seeds before you use them.
• Organic cooking only uses healthy oils.
• Organic eggs are laid outdoors by hens.
• The traditional methods used by bees to extract honey organically are still in use today.
• Organic chocolate contains beans and sugar from organically grown and processed cacao.
• Organic wines are free from chemical additives.
• Tea leaves made from organic plants are grown by hand.
• Organic cotton is grown without any form of pesticide or herbicide.
• Organic flours and cereals do not contain artificial colours or preservatives.
• All-natural shampoos and soaps don't contain harsh chemicals.
• All-natural cosmetics can be used safely on your skin.
• All natural cleaning remedies are biodegradable.
• All natural body products are dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.
• All-natural personal hygiene products are fragrance-free and can be used safely by babies.
• The all-natural baby formula does not contain animal rennet or bovine serum.

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