USDA Organic

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What It Means:

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  • Farmers emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water
  • Crops are grown without using synthetic fertilizer or the most persistent pesticides
  • Crops are produced without genetic engineering or ionizing radiation
  • Crops are processed and handled separately from conventional crops

Reference: Consumer Reports Greener Choices

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