Certified organic growers follow strict guidelines for organic food production and, as with all food producers, they must comply with local, state and federal food safety and health standards. (foodsafetymagazine.com)
While the law does prohibit synthetic pesticides and antibiotics from organic foods production, certain substances have been able to get an exemption from that prohibition, for up to five years. (treehugger.com)
The book is focused on organic food production and maximizing yields by choosing site specific plants and tackling problems, like garden pests, using organic and natural techniques. (treehugger.com)