Comments on the proposals by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the national labeling standards and definition for organic food. Requirement for packaged organic foods to contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients by weight; Farming systems that must be used by organic growers; Contact...
Not to mention there is significant loopholes in certifying a food that is organic and those big companies can lobby the USDA to favor their methods of farming. From animals that are said to be “cage free” but never see sunlight, to companies using monoculture instead of polyculture, which...
The principal guidelines for organic production are to use materials and practices that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems and that integrate the parts of the farming system into an ecological whole. Okay ... So what does that definition actually mean for you? Here's what you ...
Since drought is measured relative to average conditions, a region cannot be in perpetual drought. An average year in an arid region by definition does not count as a drought. However, some regions are more likely to experience abnormally dry years, measured as a deviation from average precipita...