 |  |  | Organic Farming Facts- Organic food and wine are produced by growers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.
- Certified organic food in the United States is grown according to standards set by the National Organic Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to those standards, organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides, without fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, without bioengineering, and without ionizing radiation.
- Before a product can be labeled “organic,” a USDA-accredited certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards.
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
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