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Organic farms must use practices that maintain or improve soil fertility, structure, and biodiversity.

Organic certification emphasizes protecting and enhancing biodiversity on the farm through habitat conservation and fostering diverse ecosystems.

Organic farming practices aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon through methods like cover cropping and reduced tillage.

Organic crops must be grown from organic seeds and planting stock, except in cases where organic versions are not commercially available.

Organic certification standards require that all handlers and processors of organic goods comply with strict processing and handling procedures.

Regular on-site inspections are mandatory, and organic operations must comply with all aspects of the organic certification standards to maintain their status.

Organic standards require sustainable water use practices to conserve water and prevent contamination.

Organic methods promote the use of mechanical, physical, and biological controls for pests and weeds, avoiding synthetic chemicals.

Organic certification standards do not allow the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Products that meet organic certification standards can be labeled as such, and this labeling is strictly regulated by governmental and other accrediting bodies.

Organically raised animals must be fed 100% organic feed and given access to the outdoors. Hormones and antibiotics are prohibited.