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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best organic vegetables for you?
Organic vegetables are the best and most nutritious food source. They are among the most nutritious foods on Earth.
Organic produce is organically grown without pesticides. These chemicals can pose serious risks to our environment and health.
Organic produce also has more nutrients, vitamins minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients. They also contain more fibre, essential fatty acids, enzymes, fiber, and enzymes. This makes them more healthy because organic produce absorbs nutrients better.
Organic vegetables taste delicious and are safe for you to eat. Organic produce is free from known side effects.
You can find organic fruits and veggies at any grocery store. Organic fruits and veggies can be purchased at any grocery store provided they comply with USDA guidelines.
What are the benefits to organic farming?
Organic farming allows farmers to produce food using only natural methods. Farmers don't have worry about whether harmful pesticides are affecting their crops or animals.
Organic farming allows for natural fertilizers to be used. These fertilizers are good for plants that are healthy and reduce chemical waste.
Organic farming is also environmentally friendly. For example, organic farming uses composting techniques to re-use nutrients in the soil. This reduces pollution and conserves valuable resources.
As well as helping the environment, organic farming increases crop yields. This is due to the fact that organic farming uses much less water during growth season.
Organic production methods result in farmers receiving higher prices. Consumers who are more aware about the dangers associated with pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and other chemicals will choose healthier foods.
This raises the demand to produce organic food products. Organic farming is becoming more popular because of this.
How do I know if my produce is organic?
These three labels can help you make sure you're buying organic produce.
USDA Organic Certified – This certification is issued by USDA to ensure that the product is 100% organic.
Certified Naturally Grown is produce that has met strict organic requirements but not yet been certified by the USDA.
Pastured/Free range - These are animals that live outside and graze freely on grasses and herbs.
These labels signify that the product meets a specific set of criteria.
- No synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
- No genetically altered organisms
- The animal is never given antibiotics
- Animals are not ever given hormones.
- No growth-promoting medications
- No feed additives
- No artificial ingredients
- No irradiation
- There's no sewage waste sludge
- GMOs prohibited
- No antibiotics ever given
- 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 was helpful!
What is an Organic Food Producer?
Organic food producers use organic methods to grow their products. These foods include fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products.
When crops are naturally nurtured, organic food production can be achieved. This includes soil preparation, pest control, and crop rotation.
To be organic, an agricultural product must meet the strict criteria of USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
These guidelines are designed to ensure consumers have access to safe, healthy and nutritious food.
Organic food has many benefits, including lower pesticide residues and higher levels of heavy metal contamination as well as better nutrition and flavor.
USDA organic products must carry the USDA Certified Organic seal.
This certification means that the product meets the standards laid down by the National Organic Program.
Organic food can help us eat better and protect our environment.
Organic farming methods help conserve natural resources like water and land. Organic farming techniques also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which contributes to climate change.
Organic agriculture uses less chemicals and reduces the amount of pollution runoff.
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 is the use of synthetic inputs like pesticides or fertilizers.
Regenerative farming uses compost, cover crops, green manures, and other methods to improve the soil's health. It promotes biodiversity.
Agroecology emphasizes sustainable relationships between people and plants.
Permaculture encourages self-sufficiency by creating systems that are similar to nature.
Why should you buy organic?
There have been many health problems linked to conventional farming, including allergies, asthma, diabetes, obesity, cancer, birth defects and hormone imbalances. You must make healthy choices when buying food.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) offers the following tips on how to pick "cleaner" food:
Always buy organic fruits & vegetables.
USDA organic labels are required for meat, poultry, eggs and milk.
Avoid processed foods that claim to be "natural" and "no additives."
Make sure you read through all the ingredients. If an ingredient isn’t listed, it might be added during processing.
Frozen and canned meats should be preferred to fresh. Cans and frozen foods are often less nutritious than fresh meats, such as high fructose corn syrup.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- As for organic meat, regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviours (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. (usda.gov)
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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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What you need to know about organic foods
Organic foods are produced from plants and animals that have been grown without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers or other additives. They can be produced without the use of genetic engineering or ionizing radiation. The food must not contain artificial flavours, colours, flavour enhancements, or preservatives. It must not contain genetically altered organisms (GMOs).
In 1845, Justus von Liebig, a chemist, first coined the term "organic", meaning "life-giving", to describe the properties and characteristics of manure. Most people associate organic production with food. Organic refers to products that only contain naturally occurring substances, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals, which are all found in nature.
The global consumption of organic products has increased dramatically over the past 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 why consumers choose organic products. Organic produce can be preferred for its taste; others prefer them for being healthier. Some people believe organic farming to be more environmentally friendly. But, non-organic products can be a good choice because there are ethical concerns over the treatment and welfare of farm workers.
Organic foods are more expensive than those made from conventional food, though prices may vary by country and region. There are many factors that affect the cost of organic food. One factor is whether there are enough land available for organic farming. Another factor is the price of inputs as well as labour for organic farming. There are other factors such as transportation costs, marketing and taxes. In Europe, for example, organic food prices are 10% more than regular food.
Below is a summary of the major differences between organic food and conventional food.
- Organic produce is completely free from chemicals, hormones and antibiotics.
- Organic livestock is fed grasses and grains, rather than corn and soya meal.
- Organic milk comes from cows fed only grasses and hay.
- All organic raw materials are certified organic.
- Organic fruits and vegetables are not allowed to be grown or processed with pesticides.
- Organic meats, poultry, and seafood don't require radiation.
- Before using raw nuts or seeds, they must be soaked.
- Organic cooking only uses healthy oils.
- Organic eggs are laid by hens, and have access to the outdoors.
- Organic honey is extracted by bees using traditional methods.
- Organic chocolate is made from beans and sugar that have been grown organically and then processed.
- Organic wines are produced without the use of chemical additives.
- Organic tea leaves come from plants picked by hand.
- Organic cotton can't be treated with any pesticide or herbicide.
- Organic cereals and flours don't contain preservatives or artificial colours.
- Shampoos and soaps made from all natural ingredients are free of harsh chemicals.
- All-natural cosmetics can be used safely on your skin.
- All natural cleaning agents are biodegradable.
- All natural products for the body are hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested, and hypoallergenic.
- All-natural personal care products are non-fragranced and safe for babies.
- The all-natural baby formula is free of bovine serum and animal rennet.
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