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Fresh organic vegetables
Objective
Ask questions and identify factors of organic farming that affect various ecosystems.
Organic farming is a traditional farming method that does not use chemical fertilizers or certain pesticides. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires farmers to undergo a three-year certification process before their produce, crops, and products can be labeled “organic.”
Organic farmers must follow specific rules regulated by the USDA. Organic farms undergo yearly inspections, and the soil is monitored to ensure the farmers are working to improve the condition of the ecosystem. Learn more about organic farming to discover what makes this type of farming essential to food production and various ecosystems.
