Organic

Organic is often used to describe food and materials that are produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.

Organic food is grown using methods that promote soil and water conservation and that protect human health and the environment. Organic farmers use crop rotation, cover cropping, and other techniques to improve soil health and reduce the need for synthetic inputs. They also use natural pest control methods, such as insect traps and beneficial insects, to protect their crops.