Organic food refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. Organic crops must be grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMOs), petroleum-based fertilizers, and sewage sludge-based fertilizers.Organic livestock raised for meat, eggs, and dairy products must have access to the outdoors and be given organic feed. They may not be given antibiotics, growth hormones, or any animal-by-products. In practice organic farming;• Avoids the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides• Requires the highest standards of animal welfare• Does not permit the use of genetically modified organisms• Uses less fossil fuel energy per calorie of food produced• Protects our biodiversity by maintaining suitable habitats for plants, animals and wildlife• Encourages people to buy their food locally and in season
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