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Organic means "derived from living organisms."
Many people define organic in terms of what
it is not, such as "no synthetic pesticides." But
do you know what organic is?
Whether they’re raising crops in a
garden plot or on a farm, organic growers feed the soil.
Soil is the foundation of the food chain. Feeding the soil with
organic matter is a long-term investment in soil fertility –
for this year’s harvest and future harvests, too.
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Compost is rich in soil-building nutrients. Compost is made
from decomposed plant matter and manure. Think of the compost
pile as the gardener's or farmer's recycling bin!
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| Soil that is consistently fertilized
with petroleum by-products is low in organic matter and life
forms. Notice the light color, sandy texture, and sterile appearance. |
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