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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the health benefits of organic farming
Organic farming provides farmers with a way of producing food without using chemicals. Farmers don't have worry about whether harmful pesticides are affecting their crops or animals.
Organic farming also offers more natural fertilizers. These fertilizers aid in the growth of healthy plants as well as reducing the amount chemical waste.
Organic farming is also sustainable. Farmers often use composting techniques to recycle nutrients back into the soil. This reduces pollutants and conserves precious resources.
Organic farming is good for the environment and 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. Consumers who are more aware about the dangers associated with pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and other chemicals will choose healthier foods.
This leads to a greater demand for organic food products. Organic farming has become increasingly popular.
What are organic products for the skin?
Organic skincare products don't contain any synthetic chemicals such as parabens or phthalates.
Organic skincare products can be free of artificial colours and fragrances as well as preservatives, emulsifiers GMOs, Petrochemicals, animal testing (except for cosmetics tested on animals), pesticides hormones, antibiotics, heavy metallics and other contaminants.
They can also be used to maintain healthy skin, protect against premature aging, promote healing from injuries, and improve overall well-being.
These are some standard terms you might come across when shopping for organic items:
- Paraben Free is a grouping of chemicals that are used to maintain certain cosmetic products safe, but can be toxic when consumed in large quantities.
- Fragrance-Free: The product is free of essential oils or fragrances.
- Cruelty free - No animals were endangered during the manufacturing process.
- Natural Ingredients – The ingredient is naturally derived either from a plant or an animal.
- Vegan/Vegetarian - the ingredients are either vegan or vegetarian.
- Gluten-Free is a label that indicates that no gluten was added to the product.
- Non-Toxic-The product doesn't contain any toxic chemicals, carcinogens, and/or other harmful substances that could be harmful to your health.
- Biodegradable means that the product can be thrown away as it will become harmless components.
- Pesticide Free – There were no pesticides used during the harvesting or growing process.
- GMO-Free: This means that no product ingredient contains genetically engineered organisms.
- Certified Organic means all ingredients were grown in ways that preserve the soil, water and air.
What are organic fruits?
Organic food is free from pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and hormones. Organic foods also have more nutrients such as vitamins C, E and K plus omega-3 fatty acid. Organic food is healthier for the environment and our bodies.
Organic foods are grown using sustainable farming practices that preserve soil quality and encourage biological diversity. They are made without the use of harmful chemicals, irradiation or sewage waste.
While most consumers associate organics with produce, many organic products include dairy, meat, poultry, eggs, baked goods, personal care items, pet food, and household cleaning supplies.
The USDA defines organic as crops that are grown according to federal standards. Non-organic methods cannot be used by farmers to grow these foods. However, they can use approved organic pest control methods like crop rotation and covering cropping or animal feed made with organic materials.
A farmer must also adhere to guidelines about how much fertilizer or pesticide he applies during the growing season. Also, he must rotate his fields between different crops. Farmers cannot use genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial growth hormones, synthetic insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers.
Produces labelled as 100% organic meet all requirements. However, some farms won't claim that their products are 100% organic. This would confuse the consumers. Instead, they will call their product "made using 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)
- 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)
- 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)
External Links
ecfr.gov
ewg.org
- EWG's 2022 Shopper’s Guide to pesticides in produce
- Clean Fifteen Conventional Produce (tm); With the Least Pesticides
usda.gov
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How To
What happens to your Body When You Switch To Organic Products?
Organic products can be grown without synthetic fertilizers, hormones or antibiotics. They come from clean water sources and free-range animals. Organic products are those that do not contain chemicals or other additives. This product is natural and does not contain any harmful substances.
Natural means how food is grown. It is used to describe food that has not been processed into its final form, such as fruits. Natural foods are often more fresh than others, because they haven’t been processed with heat, radiation or chemical preservations. Some people don't believe that natural means healthy. Experts aren't sure if there is much to be different between organic and traditional foods. Both types have been tested for quality and safety. Organic produce is less likely to contain pesticide residues and pollutants than conventionally grown produce.
In general, most grocery stores now offer organic options. If you are looking for organic meat, poultry and eggs, check with your local grocery store. Some companies sell only organic products. Other companies have separate sections. You should look for USDA Certified Organic, Non GMO Project Verified (Biodynamic Association Certified), Rainforest Alliance Certified, and other certifications.
If you are pregnant, or nursing, these products should not be eaten. Pesticides are known to affect unborn babies and infants.
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