Understanding the 'USDA Organic' Label
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HS397

How to Cite

Treadwell, Danielle D., and Mickie E. Swisher. 2008. “Understanding the ’USDA Organic’ Label: HS1146/HS397, 8/2008”. EDIS 2008 (6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs397-2008.

Abstract

HS-1146, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle D. Treadwell and Mickie E. Swisher, briefly outlines the history of the USDAs National Organic Program (NOP), summarizes for consumers the benefits of government regulation of organic food products, and provides a guide for interpreting labels on products with organic ingredients. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2008.

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs397-2008
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References

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), 1995. As compiled by Mary V. Gold, Alternative Farming Systems Information Center. Accessed July 15, 2008. Available at: http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/ofp/ofp.shtml

Treadwell, D.D., D.E. McKinney, and N.G. Creamer. 2003. From philosophy to science: A brief history of organic horticulture in the United States. HortScience 38:1009-1014. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.38.5.1009

Worthington, V. 2001. Nutritional quality of organic versus conventional fruits, vegetables and grains. Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. 7(2):161-173. https://doi.org/10.1089/107555301750164244

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