The USDA.gov defines Organic as: “USDA certified organic foods are grown and processed according to federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and use of additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible. Produce can be called organic if it’s certified to have grown on soil that had no prohibited substances applied for three years prior to harvest. Prohibited substances include most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. In instances when a grower has to use a synthetic substance to achieve a specific purpose, the substance must first be approved according to criteria that examine its effects on human health and the environment.” [MORE]
What other natural and synthetic substances are approved as ‘organic’? You’ll be surprised to see a long list here, “Evaluation criteria for allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients,” and “Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic crop production.” [MORE] Some USDA approved substances for “Organic” include: ethanol, isopropanol, chlorine materials, calcium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, hypochlorous acid, potassium hypochlorite, copper sulfate, hydrogen peroxide, ozone gas, peracetic acid, soap-based algicide/demossers, sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate, herbicides, weed barriers, animal repellants including soaps, ammonium, various insecticides & more ….
In Contrast, here is what Taste the Organic Microgreens allows: Water + Light + Formulated Soil Mix. That’s it. Period. The end. No chemicals, no natural or synthetic substances, no pesticides, no fertilizers, nothing, nada, zip. There is nothing added to our microgreens before, during or after the growing process.
Farming with Conservation in Mind. Our study of Agronomics farming has instilled a higher than approved standard with an integrated, holistic and beyond organic approach. Our agronomic farming was also inspired to reduce the impact on our earth and it’s essential resources, by focusing on conserving energy, water and land space. We also do not pollute the soil and nearby water sources with pesticides, insecticides and synthetic chemicals.