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Organic farming produces food without the use of pesticides. This keeps chemicals off the food you consume, prevents runoff into local water supplies, and naturally sustains the land. Many believe that exposure to pesticides can cause significant health problems and children are particularly vulnerable.
The United States Department of Agriculture is currently in the process of implementing a National Organic Program to market organic food and provide assurance to consumers that uniform standards are used.
View the video:
Seely family —
Milky Way Organic Dairy Farm. For the past twelve years the
Seely family has worked with the Pennsylvania Association for
Sustainable Agriculture to eliminate it's use of chemicals and
produce healthy, fresh, organic milk.
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Links of interest:
The National Organic Program
Defines the National Organic Program
Organic Consumers Association
The Organic Consumers Association is a public interest organization
that campaigns for food safety, organic agriculture, fair trade
and sustainability
Kid-Friendly Foods
An article entitled "Hearth and Home: Apples, Pears and Pesticides" — discusses the risks of pesticide residue on fruit for children
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