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 information.EBSCO_A...
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 definition of organic also limits the use of "genetically modified organisms." GMO crops have been genetically altered to withstand the application of herbicides and pesticides — chemicals that protect harvests from viruses and bugs. The introduction of GMOs into the food supply sparked a debate...
"Organic" does not mean "natural". There is no legal definition as to what constitutes a "natural" food. However, the food industry uses the term "natural" to indicate that a food has been minimally processed and is preservative-free. Natural foods can include organic foods, but not all ...
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...