Organic Basics
Who regulates and defines organic foods?
USDA
Multi-ingredient foods must be at least _______% organic to carry the organic label.
95
The label “grass fed” means animals are ___________ on grass or forage.
raised
: GMOs are organisms that have had a gene added to express a ___________ trait.
desirable
“Cage free” means birds can roam inside an enclosed area with access to ___________ and ___________.
food and water
Organic production promotes cycling of resources, ecological balance, and ......
Biodiversity
Organic meat and poultry must be fed ___________% organic feed and given no antibiotics or hormones.
100
Grass fed animals cannot be finished on ___________ feedstuffs.
by-product
Three common GMO traits are pest resistance, herbicide tolerance, and ___________ resistance.
disease
“Free range” products are regulated by the ___________.
USDA
Organic and ___________ are not the same.
natural
What does the USDA organic seal on a package mean?
product met USDA organic standards
Grain fed animals are finished ___________ than grass fed animals.
faster
Adding genes that protect plants from disease can ___________ yields by decreasing losses to disease.
increase
The USDA confirms new GMO plant varieties pose ___________ pest risks to other plants.
zero
One reason organic foods often cost more is because production is more ___________.
labor intensive
If a product says “Made with organic ingredients,” what % must be organic?
At least 70%
The biggest difference between grass fed and grain fed animals is ___________.
marbling
The main staple crop in many countries is ___________.
rice
___________ regulates pesticide safety, not the USDA.
EPA
Name one environmental goal of organic production.
Possible answers: conserve soil, reduce pollution, promote biodiversity, protect water quality
True or False: A product labeled “organic” can use GMOs.
False
What is one reason consumers might choose pasture-raised meat?
better flavor, perceived health benefits, animal welfare, sustainability
GMO opponents do not list ___________ as an environmental hazard.
unknown human health effects
What is one benefit of letting animals roam more freely?
reduced stress, stronger bones, more natural behaviors