Organic refers to certain agricultural methods that can promote sustainability. if you are eating a certified 100% organic food, you can be confident that it has not been exposed to (check all that apply) :

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Jonathan Henderson

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17 October, 18:52

Organic refers to certain agricultural methods that can promote sustainability. if you are eating a certified 100% organic food, you can be confident that it has not been exposed to (check all that apply) :

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Nehemiah Wang · Answer 1

- toxic and persistent chemicals. more earth friendly practices. (E. g., crop rotation, planting cover crops, releasing beneficial insects, adding composted manure) are used

- synthetic pesticides and fertilizers for 3 years before a certified organic crop was grown on it

- manure-composting techniques to prevent against foodborne illness was used

- antibiotics or growth hormones were not administered to the animals. eggs, meats and dairy products must be from animals that are given 100% organic feed;

- severe animal confinement is forbidden.