Glossary of Organic Definitions - Organic Terms C-D

Cage-Free
Cage-free is not as clearly defined as the access to pasture rule for organically raised poultry.

Certified Organic
Not all organic terms mean the same thing. Certified organic is a term you can trust more than simply the term organic.

Claims
Though the term "Claims," may seem non-vital, it's actually an extremely important organic definition to be aware of as it can affect your certification standing.

Commingling
Find out why commingling is such an important term for organic handlers.

Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture is growing in popularity among both organic farmers and organic consumers.

Cover Crop
Cover crops are not grown to be harvested, but they're still useful.

Crop Production Regions
Regions aren't absolutely set in stone, but the USDA does use various regions to help describe certain organic processes and costs.

Crop Rotation
Learn about crop rotations on the organic farm.

Cultivation
Every organic grower needs healthy soil. Find out what the definition of organic soil cultivation means.

Double Cropping
A sustainable growing practice for organic crops.

Dry Matter Intake
Dry matter intake is a vital term when working with certified organic livestock.