Organic Products

Organic Products are defined by The Organic Trade Association, as a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and

These foods or products have been processed very little without any artificial ingredients or preservatives, which more and more people are looking for.

Arizonans and Americans are becoming more and more environmentally aware these days and you likely have noticed, too, that organic products are becoming more popular everywhere you seem to go.

The term organic also includes other items other than foods or organic products, such as personal care products like shampoo, soap, toothpaste and more that are also available in organic form. There are also organic products such as cosmetics and organic mattresses and even organic pet products such as organic cat litter. Take a look at this Only Natural Pet Store - Everything Natural for Dogs & Cats

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Although there are a few laws that govern the personal care ingredients within personal care products, most personal care products are exempt from strict guidelines, so you really need to check the labeling to see what the ingredients are before choosing something that may not be all that beneficial, after all.

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) allows products that contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients to display the the organic label. Certainly, there are organic farms that exist here in Arizona, but one of the more popular organic farms is Shamrock Organic Farms. I don't know about you, but I personally believe that it can be quite confusing when looking for organic products.

Here are a few tips to remember when shopping for items containing organic ingredients.

• In order for products to be able to display the USDA Certified Organic seal, each product is required to contain 95 to 100 percent organic ingredients.  

• Products can be labeled 100 percent organic if they contain 100 percent of organic ingredients.  

• Products that contain more than 70 percent, but less than 94 percent of organic ingredients are allowed to display a label stating that the item is  made with organic ingredients. (These products cannot use the USDA Certified-Organic seal, however)

• Stiff penalties as much as 10,000 dollars can result for any violators misusing these organic labels.  

• Farmers need to do their homework if they are to display an organic label.  Farmers are required to document and prove that their products and farming operations actually comply with these USDA guidelines. This also includes farmers having to submit their farming system plans as well as documented records in order to keep incompliance with the set forth rules.  In addition, farmers are also required to allow inspectors inspect their goods at any given time. 

Why Arizonans Are Going Organic

The reasons Arizonans are choosing organic food and organic products are probably the same set of reasons that people prefer organic in any other state or country.

Many consumers believe that organic foods are always a better choice when it comes to safe food without pesticides. Many consumers and environmentalists firmly believe that going organic isn't just about promoting better health. They also believe that organically grown food is good for the soil, the environment and certainly our children and others for many years to come.

Other Benefits Of Choosing Organic Foods

• Many people believe that eating organic foods is healthier because these products contain very little, if any, pesticides or chemicals that will harm you or your children.

• Many people believe that choosing 100 percent organic products benefit consumers because these items do not contain any chemicals such as fertilizers or pesticides or any growth hormones and antibiotics.

• Many people believe that just growing organic means healthier soil, which is healthier for everyone.  Organic crops do not require any fertilizers because of the fact that they are rotated, which in turns replenishes the essential nutrients needed for healthier and more nutritious fruits and vegetables.

• Whether you agree with organic or not, one thing cannot be denied. Farmers who do not use fertilizers on crops do not add to the problem of polluting our lakes and rivers. It has long been known that when farmers use fertilizers, these chemicals make their way into our water system, which many believe is already a serious issue for our ecosystem and future existence as a whole.

If you do not know the difference between organic and sustainable, you are not alone....I found it very confusing and did a little research.

• Just keep in mind that, organic farms must be independently certified every year and then approved by the USDA, to be officially identified as an organic farm.

• Sustainable farms do not require any official certification.

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