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A new age of agriculture is booming; the organic food industry.  What exactly does organic mean besides a higher price tag?

iVillage posted a new article with information obtained from Berkley University's Wellness Newsletter.  There is now a new label required by the USDA that must be placed on any food claiming it's organic.  It reads "USDA Organic," and the Organic Trade Association and farmers across the country are adopting it. 

So here is what you can assume from foods packaged with the "USDA Organic" label:

• Product was processed with no radiation.
• Product has no trace of pesticides of any kind.
• No genetically manufactured crops.
• No synthetic fertilizers used.

For meats and dairy:

• No growth hormones
• Animal feed can not contain plastic, poultry litter, manure, or parts of slaughtered animals
• Animals must have access to fresh air, freedom of movement, and sunlight.
• Dairy products must be managed and come from organically managed herds.

Remember, organic just not always mean nutritious, and they are not always low in fat.  They can contain saturated fat, sugar, and calories.