Anything that kills is not an organ. Allways try to catch the drop of rain where ever it may fall as well as the fertilizers.
What are organic supermarkets? Supermarkets which sell USDA approved organic brands of food.
I have twice purchased grapes that said organic,yet i could not eat them due to the bitterness of pesticides on them! The label says USDA organic. How do I solve this-
Yes. The USDA has issued several criteria in determining whether or not seafood is organic. See the related links for the full guidelines.
When your produce and facilitiy is observed and inspected by USDA.
Yes, if it was grown to organic specifications. You cannot claim it is "certified organic" unless you have been approved by the USDA.
DAO 93-14 refers to a specific directive issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1993. It establishes guidelines for the use of the USDA's official seal and the promotional use of the USDA organic label. The directive aims to ensure consistency and integrity in organic labeling and certification practices, thereby protecting consumers and promoting trust in organic products.
Look for the USDA organic seal, which verifies that the produce has been grown and handled according to organic standards. You can also check for a certification from a reputable organic certification agency. Additionally, verify the source and ask the seller about their farming practices to ensure the legitimacy of the organic label.
Organic cotton would be cotton that was produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides in accordance with the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).
According to the USDA 2008 Organic Production Survey, there were 4.1 million acres of farms and ranches in organic production, comprised of 14,540 individual farms. They were counting only those farms that were certified organic or were exempt from certification because their sales were less than $5,000US annually.
Eggs are not a grain. According to the revised USDA food pyramid, they are a protein.
The USDA's National Organic Program does have a standard symbol for products that are made with at least 95% organic ingredients - a circle with the words "USDA Organic" inside. Unfortunately, the standards in the US are not as clearly defined or enforced as elsewhere so it is always best to read the labels. The current standards can be found on the USDA's website at usda.gov.
Dicalcium phosphate can be derived from organic sources such as bones, but it is not considered an organic substance according to USDA organic regulations. The use of dicalcium phosphate in organic farming or products would depend on specific regulations and certifications.