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Glossary of Organic Definitions - Organic Terms E-F

Get definitions for organic terms in this glossary. Learn more about organic industry terminology beginning with the letter "E" and "F" here.

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is now accepted at farmers markets.

Excluded Methods

Excluded methods aren't allowed in organic production, so learn what the USDA considers excluded.

Exempt

Within organic policy and organic discussions, you may hear the term exempt often. Be sure you know what it means.

Factory Farm

Are factory farms really so terrible?

Fair Trade

Are organic products and Fair Trade products the same thing?

Final Rule

How does the Final Rule tie into the NOP?

Free-Range

Is free-range the same as organic?

FSC Certified

Does Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification ever affect organic companies?

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