The National Organic Program is about a label and marketing, not an assessment of safety, quality, or best practices. You don’t create a resilient food system based on a sticker.
Those involved or interested in organic production can apply to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that will help to defray the costs of the certification.
There are many myths and questions surrounding organic foods and farming methods. Let’s tackle the top myths about organic farming head-on.
Aside from some differences between U.S. and Canada organic regulations, products accepted for certification in one country are accepted in the other.