Growing Science The Different Meanings of Organic
When people think of organic agriculture, they often imagine products free of synthetic chemicals and pesticides. While that’s part of what qualifies products for organic certification, it’s a limited definition. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the regulatory and scientific meanings of “organic” and how fertilizers containing organic ingredients affect hydroponics.Regulatory meaningWhat does it mean when a product is labeled organic?
Fruits, vegetables, meats, packaged foods and other agricultural products can be labeled organic only if certified through a government-approved program. …