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What is the Definition of Organic

November 1, 2017 by Krysti Mikkonen
OCIA certified organic

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 … [Read more…]

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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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