Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan. L ook for signs, labels or stamps identifying produce as organic. These will be in your grocery store, restaurant or farmers' market.
Organic produce comes in all shapes and sizes.
Many food categories now offer organic options in convenient, everyday food like bread, milk, yogurt, pasta, cereal, microwave dinners, fruits and vegetables. Ask your grocery store manager for assistance in finding the items you want. People give lots of reasons for choosing organic products. Many people, including world-renowned chefs, find that organically grown foods taste better than those grown the conventional way. One of the main reasons shoppers give for buying organic food is avoiding chemicals.