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Guest Post: What really is organic?

7/27/2021

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By Youth Advocate Khadija Hassan

We hear the word but do we truly know what it is? 

Agricultural organic matter can be known as food or soil which is produced without the interaction of chemically formulated fertilizers, antibiotics, or growth stimulants. In the process of cultivating the organic crops, the word organic can also refer to what inputs are allowed and that the land has to be managed without the treatment of synthetic materials. A lot of research has been done on what organic is but the real question should be - What are the real benefits of organic practices? 

According to this website, organic matter also refers to any plant or animal that resides in the soil and provides it with the nutrients that are available. It also improves the water binding quality in the soil. Additionally, according to Cornell University, the benefits can range from reducing surface crusting to enhancing aggregate stability. Those were just some of the benefits to organic soil that would help with growing crops. Another side of organic could be organic food. Eating food that has been made through the organic process can mean living a healthier life because it is grown in a sustainable way. 

Growing organic matter in a sustainable way means following certain regulations that ensure a green way to produce food. The link provided (https://nofa.organiclandcare.net/the-standards/) has ensured an informational way to help educate on what and what not to do regarding organic land care. It is highly recommended that you take a look at it. 

At the same time, organic management is better for the environment because it reduces pollution as well as using less energy. Now, it is no shock to everyone that the world contains way too much pollution and not enough solutions, but switching to organic could lead to a reduction in pollution. This would ultimately help the Earth in the long run. Additionally, all around the world there are energy crisis issues that could be solved if the governments could switch to better ideas like ensuring the use of organic management.

​All in all, organic management has proven to be better for the environment, better for  healthier lifestyles, and healthier for the planet. I encourage farms, schools, hospitals, cities, HOAs, and homeowners to switch to organic to ensure environmental health benefits for the earth and yourselves. 


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Khadija Hassan is a global activist with The Community Check-Up. She not only educates others on global issues such as environmental health but also shines the spotlight on human rights. She has worked with multiple organizations and has experience in social media marketing, managing teams, and writing case studies as well as resource guides.
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Teresa @MEW link
5/9/2022 09:18:59 am

We’re continually being told how we can have healthier consume smaller portions, keep away genetically reformed organisms, only purchase organic foods! On that last one: Much as we’d love to do what’s best for our bodies, organic foods tend to cost a best deal more than other groceries. And while organic food does provide some advantages, some may be higher than others. USDA certified organic foods are grown and refined according to federal directions addressing, among many characteristics, soil quality, animal development practices, pest and weed control, and usage of additives. Organic producers depend on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically set on farming techniques to the fullest extent feasible.

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