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Fact: 4 in 10 Americans say they eat partially or mostly organic. (Good for them).
Certified organic is the most regulated production system in the country! To use the USDA Organic Seal, produce must meet strict standards in a variety of areas. It must be grown in soil that has not had synthetic fertilizers or pesticides applied to it for 3 yrs. prior to harvest. The seeds cannot be genetically modified, and yearly farm inspections look at seed sources, soil conditions, water systems, cross-contamination, and weed/pest management.
If you can only go partially organic because of the cost, then choose organic items not easily washed, and those with edible skin. And if you want to go all organic, maybe you can get a bank loan!
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