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Organic Agriculture Production

Organic Agriculture Production . Mr. Bailey Agri-science. Table Partner Work . Answer the following: What is organic produce? How is organic produce grown? You have 2 minutes to complete this http://ofrf.org/organic-faqs. Taste Test!!!. There are two types of apples you will taste

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Organic Agriculture Production

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  1. Organic Agriculture Production Mr. Bailey Agri-science

  2. Table Partner Work Answer the following: • What is organic produce? • How is organic produce grown? You have 2 minutes to complete this http://ofrf.org/organic-faqs

  3. Taste Test!!! • There are two types of apples you will taste • Apple A & B • After you taste both write down which apple you liked the best. • Class Vote – Apple A or B

  4. What is meant by the word “organic”? • Food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin • Without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides • Created in the early 1920’s developed a big boom in the early 2000’s

  5. Are there different typesof “organic”? • 100% organic – food contains only organically produced ingredients (USDA Organic seal) • Organic - these products contain at least 95% organically produced ingredients • Made with organic ingredients - Food packaging must contain at least 70% organic ingredients

  6. What is the difference between “certified” organic and organically grown? • Certified – means they are meeting the standards set forth by the USDA and National Organic Program (organic system plan) and maintain the requirements set forth • Organically grown – means they are producing food according to the requirements but have not yet received their certification

  7. How do I become a “certified” organically grown producer? http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&SID=8043dfc777918d8fbda3a51ff6ddad97&rgn=div6&view=text&node=7:3.1.1.9.32.3&idno=7

  8. What are the benefits of growing organic produce? • More money • Cuts down on environmental damage • Uses natural fertilizers and pesticides from the environment • Promote biodiversity

  9. Exit Slip • Differentiate between “certified” organic and organically grown. • List one benefit of growing organic produce.

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