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certified organic / organically grown
Certified Organic is a USDA term that denotes foods and products that have been grown and processed in accordance with the National Organic Program’s (NOP’s) standards. Such requirements require avoidance of synthetic inputs including but not limited to synthetic fertilizers, synthetic pesticides and food additives. Moreover, it disallows genetic [..]
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certified naturally grown
Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) is a grass-roots, third-party certification program that offers small-scale farmers an alternative to the hefty fees and paperwork associated with Organic Certification. Farmers who are Certified Naturally Grown grow in accordance with organic methods and quite often exceed organic methods required by the National [..]
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all natural / naturally grown
As it relates to growing practices, as opposed to animal husbandry, the terms “All Natural” and “Naturally Grown” are unregulated.
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beyond organic
Beyond Organic is a term used by growers and ranchers to describe farming methods that not only meet the standards of the National Organic Program, but also exceed them; however, the term is not otherwise regulated.
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non-gmo / gmo-free
Non-GMO and GMO-free are terms to describe foods that are not sourced from genetically engineered or biotech crops. While most foods are GMO-free, this term is usually applied only to those foods which are customarily produced from genetically modified seed.
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genetically modified / ge / gmo / gm
Genetically modified refers to crops whose gene structure has been altered through biotechnology. In this way plants are altered through manipulation of their genes to have traits they would not naturally have (i.e. resistance to certain pesticides). Genes from one species that exhibits a desired trait are inserted into the genetic code of anot [..]
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conventional
Conventional farming refers to farming practices considered standard in the farming industry. Customarily, this includes the use of antibiotics, hormones, synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and mono-cropping. Conventional farming can include the use of genetically modified organisms.
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biodynamic
Biodynamic farming refers to a method of farming put forth by Rudolph Steiner of Waldorf and Anthroposophy fame. Bidynamic farming regards the farm holistically – as one living organism rather than as a combination of isolated crops. While biodynamic farming includes organic farming methods, it also relies on the use of special composts and field [..]
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dry-farmed
Dry farming techniques include the use of special tilling that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation.
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integrated pest management / ipm
Integrated Pest Management is a pest control system in which a variety of techniques are used that strategically complement one another. Integrated Pest Management relies first upon prevention techniques followed by close observation and finally by intervention if necessary. Pesticides are used as a last resort with other pest management techniqu [..]
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