Category: Agriculture

Organic ~ What does that mean?

Let’s start by looking at how the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines Organic… On October 21, 2012 the USDA ruled that only foods certified as at least 95 percent organic – will be generally grown without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, irradiation (a form of radiation used to kill bacteria), or biotechnology (genetically modified organisms aka… Continue reading Organic ~ What does that mean?

Organic Farming ~ A Brief History

Now that we have a basic understanding of organic labeling & guidelines, let’s tackle some of the other misconceptions regarding organic foods; but let’s first give a brief history of organic farming. Many believe that the current rise in organic farming and products; over the past 15 years, stemmed from the necessity of people wanting… Continue reading Organic Farming ~ A Brief History