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Solutions For Organics in Sustainable Business Communities
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Organic Research
Organic Research
Organic research includes scientific evaluation and exploration of the organic supply chain, organic ingredients and processes, as well as methods to package, store and handle organic products to maintain their organic "chain of custody".
Aurora Organic Dairy funds study of animal welfare, veterinary medicine, perennial forage crops and soil fertility for organic pasture development. Dean Foods opens research facility in Broomfield, Co Dean Foods has purchased several organic food production and distribution companies and is building its organic brands. Reduce Pesticide Dietary Risks by 97% Less than 3% of the nation's cropland produces fruits and vegetables. Yet, according to The Organic Center, these crops account for most of the pesticide risks from dietary exposure in domestically produced foods. Pesticide Residues are Hard to Avoid "Recent science has established strong links between exposure to pesticides at critical stages of prenatal development and throughout childhood..." Research Show That Organic Plant-Based Foods ARE More Nutritious 97 published studies comparing the nutritional quality of organic and conventional foods shows that organic plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, grains) contain higher levels of eight of 11 nutrients studied. Organic Foods Average 25% Nutrition Premium over Conventional Foods Organic Plant-Based Foods ARE More Nutritious, and Provide on Average a 25% Nutrition Premium Organic Fruit and Vegetable Taste Research Science is showing that organic fruits and vegetables not only taste better, but they are better for you. Building better soils is one of the most important benefits of organic farming systems. The Organic Center has researched a new method to quickly and cost-effectively track changes in soil quality Bumble Bees Tested as Replacement Pollinator for Honey Bees Native bumble bee species have consistently high pollination and seed production levels in red clover. Spices are Becoming Organic Pesticides Killer spices provide eco-friendly pesticides for organic fruits and veggies The Chemical Industry and Safety Best Practices Out of more than 62,000 synthetic chemicals that are part of our everyday lives, fewer than 200 have been tested for safety. Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a national nonprofit organization that determines which input products are allowed for use in organic production and processing. |
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