Organic food and farming

Organic food and farming

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  ORGANIC FOOD ANDFARMING Saksham Palawat 2017H1470271P
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  INTRODUCTION “ TO eatis necessity but to eat intelligently is an art” -Francois DE La Rochefoucauld “Organic produce is the way food supposed to be grown in a natural way” -Josh Falk, a resident of central Oregon. Page no 2 of 17
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  WHAT IS ORGANIC?  Walter Ernest Christopher James, better known by his title, Lord North Bourne , who first used the term "organic farming" in his 1940 book "Look to the Land”.  The term “organic” referred simply to a preference for fresh, locally-produced fruits and vegetables, grown with minimal chemical fertilizers and pesticides.  Laurie Demeritt points out, “The word ‘organic’ has become synonymous with ‘health’ and ‘healthier lifestyle’. page no 3 of 17
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  CONVENTIONAL FARMING METHOD Conventional farming, also referred to as industrial farming.  The goal is to squeeze as much production out of the land as possible in the most efficient way.  In order to maximize profits.  It is often said that organic farmers feed the soil, while conventional farmers feed the plant.  This is because conventional farmers do not try to build up the soil with healthy plant nutrients for long-term crop production, but instead apply chemical fertilizers containing nutrients that the crops can utilize immediately.  Other chemicals are used as herbicides and pesticides to prevent from weeds, disease, and insect damage. Page no 4 of 17
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  WHY ORGANIC ? Supporters say organic foods are healthier and better for the environment:-  prevent from diseases  protect the environment  Avoid the usage of fertilizers and pesticides.  Has good taste and high nutritious values.  Increases sustainability  Promotes biodiversity  Practice of crop rotation page no. 5 of 17
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  ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF ORGANICFARMING PRODUCTION  Organic Farming Discourages Environmental Exposure to Pesticides and Chemicals.  Organic Farming:-  Builds Healthy Soil.  Helps reduce Erosion.  Fights the Effects of Global Warming.  Supports Water Conservation and Water Health.  Supports Animal Health and Welfare.  Encourages Biodiversity. Page no 7 of 17
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  CONCEPTS OF ORGANICFARMING  The root of an understanding of organic farming is an understanding of the soil.  The structure of the soil determines :-  What can be grown.  How fertility can be maintained.  The structure of the soil can be enhanced to increase the efficiency, nutrients are retained, and taken up by plants.  Only when the quantity and fertility of the soil are maintained or increased farming can be truly called organic. Page no 6 of 17
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  LEVEL OF PESTICIDESDETECTED IN FOODS
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  CONSUMPTION OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS
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  PERCENTAGE WORLD ORGANIC PRODUCERREGIONS
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  WHAT IS USDAORGANIC ?  USDA :-United States Department of Agriculture.  The National Organic Program (NOP) develops the rules & regulations for the production, handling, labeling, and enforcement of all USDA organic products.  Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. The Act that established the NOP and its authority to enforce agricultural products sold, labeled, or represented as “organic” within the U.S.  Organic certification is a certification for producers of organic food and other organic agricultural products.  "0rganic ' refers not only to the food itself, But also to how it was produced. Foods labelled organic must be certified under The National organic Program (NOP), refers not only to the , food itself which took effect October 21, 2002. They must also tell us how it was grown and processed using organic farming methods that recycle resources produced. Page no 11 of 17
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  NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM(NOP)  The National Organic Program (NOP) is a regulatory program which is responsible for developing national standards for organically-produced agricultural products.  These standards assure consumers that products with the USDA organic seal meet consistent, uniform standards. Functions of NOP:-  Maintain the list of certain specified operations and help new farmers to learn how to get certified.  Develop regulations and guidance on organic standards  Manage the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances  Establish international organic import and export  Provide trainings to certifying agents, USDA staff, & other stakeholders Page no 12 of 17
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  LABELS ON PRODUCT
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  TOP ORGANIC FOODBRANDS
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  CONCLUSION  Eat healthy. Avoid chemicals.  Get more benefits from more nutrients.  Reduce pollution and protect water and soil.  Enjoy better taste.  Avoid hormones, antibiotics and drugs in animal products.  Preserve our ecosystems.  Preserve agricultural diversity. Page no 15 of 17
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  REFERENCES  Avery Alex,The Truth About Organic Food”, Published by Hendreson Communications LL.C ,2006.  Miller A Debra, Organic Food”, Published by GALE Cengage Learning ,2008.  Canaveri Maurizio and Olson D.Kent ,‘‘Organic Food Consumer Choices and Farmer Opportunities” Published by Springer , 2007. Articles:-  Organic Food Healthy Or Not, Harvard science Review.  Natural and Organic Food ,Food Marketing Institute, Washington DC,USA. page no.16 of 17
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