The word "organic" may appear in packets of meat, boxes of milk or eggs, cheese and other ingredients. Certified organic requires the rejection of chemicals produced by agrochemicals, radiation and genetically modified foods or ingredients. In fact, the word is a repetition: all foods are made up of organic chemicals (complex chemicals that contain carbon). Any materials used in the production or processing of organic food must be guaranteed to be safe. Awareness is growing about the value of organic food. However, whether natural chicken or lettuce free of pesticides represents other “healthy” alternatives has long been debated.
Organic farming is one of the fastest growing parts of the U.S. Gardening organically is more than you can do. In fact, organic sales have increased by more than 20 percent each year over the past decade. In terms of farm value, acreage and production value, the organic food industry is growing at a rate of 20-30% per annum. As commodity programs are phased out, many farmers have found that organic production is a separate legal entity capable of economics. Growth in the number of organic farmers has increased steadily, similar to the growth of the U.S.
In current biotech systems, farmers are not allowed to use standard synthetic fungicides in their disease control system. Non-organic milk comes from farms that are allowed to use genetically modified cattle feed, as well as standard treatment with antibiotics and synthetic pesticides. Controversial has long been debated regarding the effects of these hormones and chemicals on bioproducts. Growth hormones in cattle, pesticides in production and antibiotics in poultry are among the reasons many Americans turn to organic food.
Naturally raised animals may not be given growth hormones or antibiotics for any reason. Producers are required to feed livestock 100% organic agricultural products, but farmers may also provide supplements with approved vitamins and minerals.
The US Department of Agriculture has finally set up a national food labeling program. New state law guarantees you, the consumer, organic products grown without toxic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Pesticides found in natural sources (such as organic pesticides) may be used to produce naturally grown food. The restrictions on whether or not pesticides can be used, expose a biodiversity farmer to different and much-needed challenges. At least 70% of foods will list organic ingredients in the front of the package. More than 40 private organizations and government agencies (certificates) currently certify organic food, but their levels of growing and labeling organic food may vary. Even with these label rules in place, consumers should be prepared for some confusion when buying organic food. First of all, organic products do not have the same labels because many farmers who use organic methods do not pursue certification at all. In addition, the language contained in seals, labels, and logos approved by natural certificates may vary.
While consumers struggle with the fact that in many cases, the availability of organic matter is limited when a large amount is required. More and more people have enjoyed the added size and value found in the biological market place.
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