Definition:
"Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances bio-diversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on MINIMAL use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony."
Grower or processor certification necessities:
- The land must be free of prohibited substances for three years prior to certification
- Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of farming methods and the materials used in production.
- All methods and materials are inspected annually by a third party certifying agent.
- All farmers and handlers are required to maintain written plans detailed with their organic management practices.
So why should you choose [ORGANIC] ?!
- Protects our health: limits the release of toxic chemicals into the environment and into our food supply - support a healthy lifestyle!
- Supports the environment: creates a long term farming solution which sustains our land and water resources
- Protects our waters: no chemicals are used that pollute our ground water - our PRIMARY source of drinking water!
- Creates a diverse ecosystem: allows a wide variety of plant species and wild animals to thrive in their natural habitats
- No genetic modification: organic food is NEVER genetically modified or engineered, they are never irradiated!
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