Organic 101 - Organic Basics, Products & Policy
By Jennifer Chait, About.com Guide
Organics can be confusing - even if you've been following organic issues for a while. If you're brand new to organics or just need to brush up on key organic topics, the following resources will provide helpful information about organic basics, organic policy, organic products and offer tips about why organics are so important for people and the planet.
- What Is Organic?
- Why Organics Matter
- Organic Food & Other Products
- Organic History
- U.S. Organic Regulations
What Is Organic?
Sort through the often confusing world of organic definitions. Plus find out why organic doesn't always mean "eco-friendly."
- Definition of Certified Organic
- What Organic Really Means
- Organic and Eco-friendly - Not the Same Thing
- Does Natural Mean Organic?
Why Organics Matter
Organics benefit people and the planet in many ways.
- Eco-benefits of Organic Farming
- Organic Food Limit Pesticides
- Organics Support Animal Welfare
- Organics are Consumer-safe
- Organics Eliminate Sewage Sludge
Organic Food & Other Products
Learn about all kinds of organic products, along with some products that cannot be certified organic.
Organic History
Organic initiatives have come a long way. Learn more about how organic business and organics in general have evolved over the years.
U.S. Organic Regulations
A working knowledge of basic U.S. organic policies and regulations is important if you're planning a career in the U.S. organic industry.