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Growing Method Definitions
Certified Organic
A national certification by the USDA for farming organically, with regulations such as the avoidance of most synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides and genetically modified organisms.
Non-certified Organic
Organically-grown food that has not been certified by the USDA. These farms claim to meet or exceed the USDA organic standards.
Certified Naturally Grown
An international certification for farms that is based on the USDA National Organic Standard Program- in some cases, such as with livestock, the regulations are more stringent. Certification is based on the "Participatory Guarantee System" model, which is a peer-review type certification program.
Sustainable
Sustainable farming methods are self-defined and may indicate such farming practices as the avoidance of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides and utilizing humane livestock practices. The term "sustainable" is often used interchangeably with "non-certified organic".
Certified Biodynamic
A national certification by Demeter USA for farms that meet the highest agricultural and environmental standards by treating the farm as a living organism.
Other Definitions
CSA
stands for Community Supported Agriculture, by which individuals buy shares of farm produce over a growing year
Pick-Your-Own
farm allows people to come harvest a food, usually fruits

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