Definition of Organic farming

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Organic farming

The term 'Organic farming ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' An approach to farming based on biological methods that avoid the use of synthetic crop or livestock production inputs; also a broadly defined philosophical approach to farming that puts value on ecological harmony, resource efficiency, and non-intensive animal husbandry practices. Farmers who wish to have their operations certified as organic so that they can label their products as organically produced currently follow standards and submit to inspection by private or state certification organizations. A National Organic Program is authorized and being developed'.

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