Organic is an "earth friendly" system of producing and processing agricultural products. Weeds, pests and other natural factors are controlled with environmentally sound methods that sustain the health of our planet and therefore our own health. Chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers, and other environmentally harmful substances, are forbidden. Instead, organic farmers utilize a combination of old and new agricultural practices to achieve similar results.

The USDA recently released a set of national organic standards that prohibit the use of genetic engineering, ionizing radiation, sewage sludge and other substances. These standards also assure uniform regulation and certification of organic products, which varied widely from state-to-state in the past.

• 100% Organic - products bearing this label must contain 100% organically produced ingredients

• Organic - products must be comprised of 95% or more organic ingredients

• Made with Organic Ingredients - products must contain 70% to 95% organic ingredients