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| OTA (Organic Trade Association) Established. Promotes organic in all of its production phases. |
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OFPA (Organic Food Productions Act) established.
Producers require certification by the USDA and must follow organic standards. |
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NOSB (National Organic Standards Board) established.
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NOP (National Organic Program) established.
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| Organic Certification Process |
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1.) Requires 3 years of organic production.
2.) Certification conducted through brokers and inspectors that represent the USDA.
3.) Accurate record-keeping is absolutely necessary.
4.) Must follow the list of National Allowed and Prohibited Substances. |
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| Food produced without modern synthetic inputs such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers, GMO’s, irradiation, solvents, additives, etc. |
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| hoeing, chopping, adding compost, etc. |
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is considered to be responsible for launching the “Environmental Movement”
Written by Rachel Carson in 1962. |
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| Chemical sprayed on apples: caused cancer and tumors. |
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No Pesticides
Grown with natural fertilizers (manure, compost).
Weeds are controlled naturally (crop rotation, hand weeding, mulching, and tilling).
Insects are controlled using natural methods (birds, good insects, traps).
Conventionally grown produce. |
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Pesticides used.
Grown with synthetic or chemical fertilizers.
Weeds are controlled with chemical herbicides.
Insecticides are used to manage pests and disease. |
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| To reduce pesticides in your veggies, you should buy organic… |
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| Spinach, green peas, green beans, green onions (scallions), all squash, apples, peaches, pears, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries |
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| To reduce hormones and antibiotics in your food you should buy organic… |
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| Milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, all meats |
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1.) Apples
2.) Celery
3.) Strawberries
4.) Peaches
5.) Spinach
6.) Nectarines
7.) (Imported) Grapes
8.) Sweet Bell Peppers
9.) Potatoes
10.) Blueberries
11.) Lettuce
12.) Kale (Tie)
12.) Collard Greens (Tie)
Fatty Meats, milk, coffee, wine, & chocolate also tend to be high in pesticides! |
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