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What does Organic mean?

According to OTA (organic trade association)
Organic refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed.
It includes a system of production, processing, distribution and sales that assures consumers that
the products maintain the organic integrity that begins on the farm.
Organic production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility
without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers. read more
Organically produced foods also must be produced without the use of antibiotics, synthetic hormones, genetic engineering and other excluded practices, sewage sludge, or irradiation. Cloning animals or using their products would be considered inconsistent with organic practices. Organic foods are minimally processed without artificial ingredients, preservatives, or irradiation to maintain the integrity of the food.
Some reasons to buy organic

Organic production reduces health risks
Many EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)-approved pesticides were registered long
before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases.
Organic agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air,
earth and water that sustain us. read more
Organic products meet stringent standards
Organic certification is the public’s assurance that products have been grown and handled according
to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs. Organic food tastes great!
It’s common sense – well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become
nourishing food for people and animals.
What is certified organic?

Organic standards require that organic growers and handlers be certified by third-party state or
private agencies or other organizations that are accredited by USDA. read more Certification includes inspections of farm fields and processing facilities, detailed record keeping, and periodic testing of soil and water to ensure that growers and handlers are meeting the standards which have been set. All of our products use certified USDA Organic and natural ingredients