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Does Organic Mean No Pesticides in Food? What the Label Actually Allows

Does Organic Mean No Pesticides in Food? What the Label Actually Allows

Organic food does not mean pesticide-free; it means production follows certified standards that restrict which pesticides and farming methods may be used. Organic growers can use certain naturally derived and approved synthetic substances when prevention, crop rotation, barriers, or other methods do not adequately control pests.