The contents of this page are no longer available.Choosing Organic Food - What's It All About Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Industry Development and Food Safety, Rural Extension and Industry Development, Crop Business Development Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 2002-08-20 2009-08-27 Food & Ag Processing`Products`Organic Defines certified organic foods and the goals of organic production systemsDefines certified organic foods and the goals of organic production systems eng fact sheet 1997-10-02 Agribusiness;Consumers;Land Managers;Processors;Producers (Crops) www1 deptdocs bdv 2005-08-02 , Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Industry Development and Food Safety, Rural Extension and Industry Development, Crop Business Development Government of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 2002-08-20 2009-08-27 Food & Ag Processing`Products`Organic Defines certified organic foods and the goals of organic production systemsDefines certified organic foods and the goals of organic production systems eng fact sheet 1997-10-02 Agribusiness;Consumers;Land Managers;Processors;Producers (Crops) www1 deptdocs bdv 2005-08-02

Organic food is food either processed or raw, grown under a production system which does not use chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, growth regulators and antibiotics. The organic production system aims to:

  • Minimize pollution, promote health, and optimize biological diversity, while protecting the environment and maintaining long term soil fertility,
  • maintain diversity within the farming system and surroundings,
  • provide high quality production standards equal to or higher than international standards,
  • develop and adopt new technologies with consideration for their long range social and ecological impact,
  • raise livestock in a stress reduced environment without the use of growth hormones or antibiotics.

What is an Audit Trail?

The audit trail is documentation of production and processing procedures or organic product from seed to consumer. The consumer can ask to see the audit documentation to ensure he/she is buying "certified organic".

What is Certified Organic?

"Certified organic" means that a product has been produced n accordance with specific organic standards as established by a certifying agency. The guidelines include an annual third party inspection to ensure an audit trail.

Why Choose to Buy Certified Organic Products?

Organic products are grown or raised without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and antibiotics.
Organic farming is based on environmentally sustainable agricultural practices.
Organic livestock management emphasizes stress reduced husbandry practices.
Organic products are good for you and their production good for the environment.

The Choice is Yours!

For more information use the Organic Growers Directory to contact your local "certified organic" producer or processor.

This information is provided by the organic producers of Alberta and Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

 

Choosing Organic Food - What's It All About

 
 
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