As a conscious consumer, you like to be aware of the quality of all ingredients in your food as well as the labeling that denotes the quality.
A new and important label you may or may not yet be familiar with is taking USDA Organic standards to the next level. “Biodynamic®” is an exciting — yet complex — way of growing crops and here’s what it involves:
Biodynamic farming:
• Meets all USDA Organic Program standards
•Avoids use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and transgenic contamination; instead, focuses on farm-generated living solutions to control pests and fertility
•Sets aside at least 10% of total acreage for biodiversity
Overall, Biodynamic farmers view their farms as self-contained, self-sustaining organisms. The wellbeing of the farm animals, the farmer, the grounds and the Earth are viewed as integral parts that make up a whole.
To qualify as a Certified Biodynamic farm or product, it must be certified by Demeter USA- a non-profit formed in 1985 to promote Biodynamic agriculture. Demeter USA is part of Demeter International – the oldest ecological certification organization operating in 45 countries globally.
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