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What are the requirements of the USDA Certified Organic food designation?

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The USDA Certified Organic food designation requires meeting specific requirements set by the USDA, including no use of synthetic chemicals, use of organic feed for animals, and support for on-farm resource cycling and ecological balance.

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The USDA Certified Organic food designation requires that food products meet specific requirements set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Requirements for organic crops:

  • No use of most synthetic chemical substances, such as pesticides or fertilizer

Requirements for organic meat:

  • Animals must be fed organic feed
  • No use of antibiotics or growth hormones

In addition to these requirements, organic food production must support the cycling of on-farm resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.

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