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What is the Definition of Organic

November 1, 2017 by Krysti Mikkonen

What does it mean to be an organic farm? What exactly is the definition of organic? There are many misconceptions out there in the public and what organic means when it comes to food. Consumers need to make sure they are educated in order to make the best choice of consumables for their family.

Organic means that there have been no chemicals, synthetic fertilizers, growth hormones or antibiotics used in the growing of crops or animals for sale to the general public. To become certified organic, producers must be free of chemicals, synthetic fertilizers, growth hormones and antibiotics for at least three years. Those wishing to use the label of organic must be inspected and certified on an annual basis.

There are several certifying agencies that inspect consumers across the country and in fact, around the world. The Mikkonen farm is certified organic by OCIA, the Organic Crop Improvement Association based out of Lincoln, Nebraska. Another well known organization FVO, Farm Verified Organic and they are based out of North Dakota. For a complete list of organic certifying agencies, click here.

 

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Definition of Certified Organic:

A farm operation in the United States that is certified organic means the business has been inspected and found to produce products that are free of synthetic additives like chemical pesticides & fertilizers and do not use GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds.

A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology.

According to the USDA, the goal of organic foods and organic farming is to “integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.“

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OCIA – Organic Crop Improvement Association

NPSAS – Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society

NFO – National Farmers Organization

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