Organic and Green, the buzz words for the 21st century.
Should you go organic?
Organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers or genetically engineered ingredients. Well, it sure sounds healthier for your family.
And as far as Green goes, organic farming helps keep air, water and soil clean by not using synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
The word “organic” refers to the way agricultural products and foods are grown and processed. Organic production is based upon a farming system that maintains and replenishes the natural soil without the use of toxic pesticides or fertilizers. It’s based upon a natural way of working with nature.
By eating organic foods, you limit your exposure to dangerous chemicals, synthetic insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. In addition you also limit your intake of growth hormones and antibiotics, because organic meat and dairy farmers are prohibited from using hormones and antibiotics. You also limit your intake of genetically modified foods because those are also prohibited in order to carry the “organic” label.
On October 21, 2002, the U.S.D.A. put into effect the national organic standards ensuring consistency for all organic products marketed in the United States. Along with the new standards, there is now strict labeling rules to help the consumer know the exact organic content of the food they see on the shelf. The “USDA Organic” seal helps you find products that contain at least 95 percent certified organic ingredients.
There are four labeling categories to look for when purchasing organic products as a consumer:
· 100 percent Organic. All of the product’s content is certified to be organic. These products may display the USDA Organic seal on the label.
· Organic. At least 95% of the product’s content is certified organic. These products may also display the seal but may contain some minor ingredients that are not certified as organic.
· Made with Organic ingredients. At least 70% of the product’s contents are certified Organic.
· Products containing less than 70% Organic contents can only identify the organic ingredients on the ingredient listing on the label.
Cascadian Farms has long been an advocate of Organic Farming and the products they offer are all organic. They have some great products including cereals, granola bars, frozen fruits and vegetables and some yummy fruit spreads.
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