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It is food that is produced without hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors, GE(Genetic Engineering), or any other artificial ingredients(shortening, margarine, Aspartame). Organic food is much healthier for you because it doesn't have all these artificial ingredients.
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Who decides whether a food can be certified organic or not?
In the United States, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) determines whether a food meets the requirements of "certified organic." Not all organic growers go through the process of becoming certified organic, even though they grow organically.
How do you register your food as organic?
In the United States in order to become a certified organic grower, you have to go through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). They have an application and approval process, but it can become costly to become certified by them. You can grow organic food without going through that process, but you can't claim that it is "certified organic."
How is a fruit certified organic?
In order for the fruit to be certified organic, the farm must be certified organic where the fruit is grown.
How is a vegetable certified organic?
In order for a vegetable to be certified organic, the farm and the ground that the vegetable grows in must be certified organic.
How long does it take to become certified organic?
In order to be considered "Certified Organic" in the United States, growers have to meet the requirements for organic growing set by the USDA and apply for certification to that agency. If certification is granted, the grower can use the USDA "Certified Organic" seal and their food is considered "certified organic." That is not to be confused with food being organic. Food can be grown organically and not be "certified organic." The only difference is that those who do not apply to the USDA cannot use the USDA "Certified Organic" seal or claim that their food is certified organic.
When was California Certified Organic Farmers created?
California Certified Organic Farmers was created in 1973.
What are organic Holi colors?
Organic holi colours are made from 100% certified organic ingredients, which are mostly food grade ingredients (usually vegetable & leaf extracts). Though most producers sell colours termed organic, it is not legal to term a product organic if it is not certified. i have come across only one company selling genuine organic holi colours, which is Organica.
Is Windex a pesticide?
Pesticides, need not be chemicals. Some pesticides are made from certified organic and or food grade materials.
What is the difference between 100 Organic Cotton and 100 Certified Organic Cotton?
One is certified and the other isn't.
Where could one purchase certified organic cosmetics?
There are many places where one can purchase certified organic cosmetics. One can purchase certified organic cosmetics from popular on the web sources such as DrVita and ASOS.
How many farms in Kentucky are certified organic?
The National Organic Program database lists 114 certified organic operations based in Kentucky in 2010. About 10 of these are strictly organic processors; the rest are farms.
How is organic food growing monitored?
To grow organic food, no artificial (man-made) fertilizers or pesticides are used. The soil is built-up (improved) naturally, usually by adding compost and manure or plowing under cover crops. Pests are controlled using natural means, such as beneficial insects or companion planting for insects and natural substances or pulling to kill weeds.
