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 =What Makes Food Organic ?=

Without using chemical based fertilizers, organic Farmers can use traditional methods of plowing the soil to break down soil compaction. Soil compaction can keep water and air from getting to the roots. Chemical based fertilizers do the same thing but are more harmful to the whole environment around them.

Organic farmers also rotate crops to prevent crop diseases and pests from building up in the soil. Organic farming controls weeds through physical and mechanical methods. The lack of chemicals eliminates the chance that dangerous substances will run into nearby streams or into the water table. Most importantly, you will not be ingesting foods  that could have chemicals in them.

Livestock that get raised organically are fed only organic food, vitamins  and minerals. Growth hormones and antibiotics are banned in organic food products. Vaccines are allowed, though. Organically raised animals must be "free range", which means they have access to the outdoors, including pastures. Non-organically raised livestock can be raised in factory settings with limited space. That can cause problems with waste that has to be removed using chemicals.

Information from: http://www.you-can-go-green.com/2009/07/what-makes-food-organic.html