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Define Organic |
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"Organic" refers to the way agricultural
products - including foods and fibers such as cotton - are grown and processed.
The word "organic" on the label stands for a commitment to an agriculture
which strives for a balance with nature, using methods and materials which
are of low impact to the environment. Organic Production Systems: - Replenish
and maintain soil fertility: - Eliminate the use of toxic and persistent
chemical pesticides and fertilizers; - Build a biologically diverse agriculture.'
Organic foods are minimally processed to maintain the integrity of the
food without artificial ingredients, preservatives or irradiation.
Information provided with the help of Organic
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