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Farming with Organic Certification

June 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

When organic certification began, each state set its own standards. In time it was decided one uniform code was necessary. The USDA began a nationally recognized certification program in 1990. Consumers think organic means organic. No pesticides. No herbicides. Nothing… [read]

What is Organic Food?

June 1, 2008 by K. Rashid Nuri
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

In the simplest terms, any food grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides can be labeled organic. People who do not understand the organic food movement often argue that there is no significant difference between organic and so-called conventional food. There… [read]

Organic vs. Conventional

June 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Oh Organics, My Organics “Organics” have arrived. They are more popular than ever, but what exactly is organic food? How does organic farming differ from conventional farming? How does the organic labeling process work? And, what does it all mean… [read]

Letter From The Editor

May 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Welcome. Organic Lifestyle Magazine is not just about food; it encompasses the choices we make each day. In these pages, we explore alternative healthcare; fitness; environmental issues; farming practices (including fair treatment of animals and farmworkers); politics as they relate… [read]

Farming with Organic Certification

What is Organic Food?

Organic vs. Conventional

Letter From The Editor

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