The focus of organic is on farming with nature. Organic farming practices allow crops to be grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, which are used to grow conventionally grown crops.
Synthetic pesticides are poisonous compounds designed to kill insects, weeds and fungal pests.
Organic farming and processing methods are governed by organic standards. 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.