March 10, 2022
Beyond the farm, the organic standards apply to the preparing, handling, packaging, and transportation of organic products. This includes rules regarding ingredients; processing aids; cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing; substances for pest control; segregation from non-organic products during handling, transportation and storage; and, much more. Choosing organic food and products helps produce healthy food for all. Here are 21 reasons to make the change and start choosing organic!