A Guide to Organics – PART 1 – What is Organic?

Posted on February 15, 2010 by earthfare

What Does Organic Mean?   
Organic farming means that production practices promote and enhance biodiversity, use harmful chemicals minimally, and enhance ecological harmony.*

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“Certified Organic” Label of United States Department of Agriculture

What Does “Certified Organic” Mean?
“Certified Organic” means that the fresh or processed food meets national organic standards.  An inspection agency accredited by the USDA provides certification.  To receive certification, all organic farmers can only use approved materials beneficial to human, plant, animal and soil life.  Farms must develop an organic farm management plan, keep detailed records, and be inspected annually (during an inspection, fields, processing facilities and soil are tested). 

“Hungry” to know more?  Sites Earth Fare visited for this post are:
*(1) http://tinyurl.com/6268zl – Organic Trade Association definition
(2) http://tinyurl.com/n7cr4j – USDA’s National Organic Program

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