Extraordinary Health Magazine Extraordinary Health Vol 21

5 REASONS TO BUY Certified USDA Organic New benefits of choosing Certified USDA Organic continue to be discovered, but here are some compelling ones. 1 2 5 There are over 150 synthetic pesticides used in conventional farming, but Certified USDA Organic means farming without toxic pesticides, GMOs, fertilizers, irradiation and more. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) says that more than a quarter of a million American children ages one through five eat a combination of 20 different pesticides each day. 3 Genetically Modified food manufacturers don’t have to say on the label that a food contains GMOs, but Certified USDA Organic means no GMOs. Before a product is labeled organic, a government-approved third party independent certifier inspects organic farmers, ranchers, distributors, processors and traders—including supermarkets and restaurants—to make sure they comply with all USDA organic regulations. 4 Over one billion tons of pesticides are used in the United States each year for conventional farming versus Certified USDA Organic farming.

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