Organic Certification and Accreditation

in agriculture •  last year 

"Organic is a labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced according to the USDA organic standards.

These methods integrate cultural, biological and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation and genetic engineering may not be used."
https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/organic-basics

"Organic Certification allows a farm or processing facility to sell, label, and represent their products as organic. The organic brand provides consumers with more choices in the marketplace. The USDA protects consumer options by protecting the organic seal.

Any organic operation violating the USDA organic regulations faces enforcement actions, which can include financial penalties or suspension/revocation of their organic certificate."
https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification

USDA Organic
https://www.usda.gov/topics/organic

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