This classification requires strict adherence to agricultural standards that rely on natural inputs like compost, manure, and biological pest controls. For livestock, it mandates organic feed and prohibits routine antibiotics or growth hormones. Commercial operations must pass rigorous third-party inspections to legally market their products under this label.
We're transitioning the lower pasture to organic, so keep the synthetic urea sprayer well away from that fence line.
Related terms
Organic farming
An agricultural system that relies on ecological processes and natural inputs rather than synthetic chemicals.
Conventional
A farming system that relies on synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides.
Soil fertility
The capacity of soil to provide essential nutrients and a suitable environment for plant growth.