Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions page

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Frequently Asked Questions (Faq):

1. Q: What does "organic" mean?
   
   
   1. A: Simply stated, organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones.
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2. Q: What does the USDA Organic seal mean?
   
   
   1. A: The USDA Organic seal assures consumers of the quality and integrity of organic products.
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3. Q: What does "Certified Organic" mean?
   
   
   1. A: "Certified Organic" means the item has been grown according to strict uniform standards that are verified by independent state or private organizations.
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4. Q: Is organic food better for you?
   
   
   1. A: There is mounting evidence at this time to suggest that organically produced foods may be more nutritious. Furthermore, organic foods and fiber are spared the application of toxic and persistent insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers.
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5. Q: Is organic food safe?
   
   
   1. A: Yes. Organic food is as safe to consume as any other kind of food. Just as with any kind of produce, consumers should wash before consuming to ensure maximum cleanliness.
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6. Q: Why does organic cost more?
   
   
   1. A: The cost of organic food is higher than that of conventional food because the organic price tag more closely reflects the true cost of growing the food: substituting labor and intensive management for chemicals, the health and environmental costs of which are borne by society. These costs include cleanup of polluted water and remediation of pesticide contamination. Prices for organic foods include costs of growing, harvesting, transportation and storage.
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7. Q: How do organic farmers fertilize crops and control pests, weeds, and diseases?
   
   
   1. A: Organic farmers build healthy soils by nourishing the living component of the soil, the microbial inhabitants that release, transform, and transfer nutrients. Soil organic matter contributes to good soil structure and water-holding capacity. Organic farmers feed soil biota and build soil structure and water-holding capacity. Organic farmers build soil organic matter with cover crops, compost, and biologically based soil amendments. These produce healthy plants that are better able to resist disease and insect predation. Organic farmers' primary strategy in controlling pests and diseases is prevention through good plant nutrition and management. Organic farmers use cover crops and sophisticated crop rotations to manage the field ecology, effectively disrupting habitat for weeds, insects, and disease organisms. Weeds are controlled through crop rotation, mechanical tillage, and hand-weeding, as well as through cover crops, mulches, flame weeding, and other management methods. Organic farmers rely on a diverse population of soil organisms, beneficial insects, and birds to keep pests in check.
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8. Q: How are organic livestock and poultry raised?
   
   
   1. A: Organic meat, dairy products, and eggs are produced from animals that are fed organic feed and allowed access to the outdoors. They must be kept in living conditions that accommodate the natural behavior of the animals. Ruminants must have access to pasture. Organic livestock and poultry may not be given antibiotics, hormones, or medications in the absence of illness; however, they may be vaccinated against disease.
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9. Q: Why buy organic food?
   
   
   1. A: Organic food reduces the incidence of toxic residues in your diet. Consumers buy and support organic food because they believe organic food is: - safer - more nutritious - higher quality than conventionally grown food - better for the environment
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