According to the USDA, “Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation.” Organic farmers apply techniques first used thousands of years ago, such as crop rotation and the use of composted animal manure and green cover crops to maintain long-term soil health and fertility. Organic production uses biological control to manage weeds, insects and diseases, and organic livestock production adheres to the humane treatment of animals. But are organic foods better for us? Learn more about what organic foods do and do not contain and how to apply this knowledge when purchasing groceries for you and your family.

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