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Frequently Asked Questions
What is organic food?
Organic food is grown without pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Inorganic foods contain these chemicals, which may cause health problems.
Organic food can be grown without chemical fertilizers, pesticides herbicides, fungicides, and other harmful substances. These chemicals may cause damage to animals as well as humans.
Inorganic food can include meat, fish eggs, buttermilk cheese, buttermilk, yogurt, honey grains, vegetables, fruits spices, and herbs.
The term organic refers to the way an agricultural product is grown. Organic farming employs natural methods and soil amendments for growing crops. Conventional agriculture uses pesticides or fertilizers.
Organic foods must comply with strict guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to the National Organic Program Standards all organic food must be free of banned materials such as antibiotics growth hormones genetically modified organisms GMOs, and industrial solvents. Organic food must be grown without the use of toxic chemicals or petroleum-based fertilizers.
What is an organic food manufacturer?
Organic food producers make products that are organically grown. 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 crop rotation, soil preparation, and pest control.
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), must set strict criteria for organic agricultural products.
These guidelines are designed to ensure consumers have access to safe, healthy and nutritious food.
Organic foods offer many health benefits. They are free from heavy metal contamination and pesticide residues. They also have higher nutritional content and better taste.
USDA certified organic products must bear the USDA Certified Organic label.
This certification means that the product meets the standards laid down by 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 is more sustainable and uses less chemicals.
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 to organic farming.
Conventional farming involves the use artificial inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides.
Regenerative farming involves compost, cover crops, and green manures to improve soil health. It encourages biodiversity.
Agroecology emphasizes sustainable relationships between people and plants.
Permaculture is a system that mimics nature and promotes self-sufficiency.
Why should organic be my first choice?
Many health issues have been linked to conventional agriculture, including obesity, diabetes and cancer. It is important to make informed choices about food purchases.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) offers the following tips on how to pick "cleaner" food:
Always buy organic fruits & vegetables.
USDA organic labels can be found on meat, poultry (eggs, eggs), milk, cheese and yogurt as well.
Avoid processed foods that claim to be "natural" and "no additives."
Carefully review ingredient lists. If an ingredient is not listed, it can be added during processing.
It is better to eat fresh meats than canned or frozen. Frozen and canned foods often contain less nutrient-rich ingredients like high fructose corn syrup.
Statistics
- Brands participating in this challenge are committed to using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025.[5] (en.wikipedia.org)
- 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)
External Links
usda.gov
ecfr.gov
ota.com
- Organic Industry Survey
- U.S. sales of organic products soared to new heights, reaching nearly $62Billion in 2020
doi.org
- The link between occupational pesticide exposure and cancer risk: A review: Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part B. Vol 15, No 4.
- Genetically modified foods: Safety, Risks and Public Concerns - A Review - Journal of Food Science and Technology
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 are derived from clean water and animals that have been free to roam. They are organic because they don't contain any additives or chemicals. This product was produced by nature and therefore contains no harmful substances.
Natural refers to the way food was grown. It's usually used to describe foods not processed into their final form (such as fruits). Natural foods are more fresh than other foods because they have not been subject to heat, radiation or chemical preservatives. However, some people believe natural doesn't necessarily mean healthy. Many experts say there isn't much difference between conventional and organic foods. Both types have been tested for quality and safety. But organic produce has fewer pollutants and pesticide residues 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. USDA Certified Organic is a non-GMO Project Verified company.
You should avoid eating these items if you are pregnant or nursing. Unborn babies and infants can be exposed to pesticides.
