More than 30 states have organic farming laws. In addition, this year the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the first national organic standards. Organic farmers do not use toxic pesticides or synthetic chemical fertilizers. By avoiding these chemicals, organic farmers demonstrate their environmental stewardship. They do not contribute to pesticide contamination of air, soil or water.
Organic farmers build soil fertility.
Rather than using chemical fertilizers to feed their plants, organic farmers feed the soil so the soil can feed the plant. Soil building practices include composting and cover cropping. Organic farmers rotate the crops they grow every year to nurture the soil and prevent the build up of harmful insect, plant diseases and weeds in organic fields. All organic products are rigorously certified by an independent, 3rd party. Consumers don't have to take the manufacturer's word that the food they're buying is organic.