Organic 101: What the USDA Organic Label Means
This is the third installment of the Organic 101 series that explores different aspects of the USDA organic regulations. Organic certification requires that farmers and handlers document their processes and get inspected every year. Organic on-site inspections account for every component of the operation, including, but not limited to, seed sources, soil conditions, crop health, weed and pest management, water systems, inputs, contamination and commingling risks and preventio