Organic vs Conventional Agriculture

What is the certification that regulates organic agriculture?

• USDA National Organic Program (NOP)

• CCOF Organic Certified

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

• Regenerative Organic Alliance

How can organic foods be identified?

• By the USDA organic seal

• By the CCOF Organic Certified label

• By the Made With Organic label

• By the Organic Ingredients label

Why might a farm or garden sell produce without an organic certification?

• Lack of capital to transition to organic land

• Lack of personnel to complete certification paperwork

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What type of fertilizers does organic agriculture use?

• Natural fertilizers derived from animal and plant matter

• Synthetic fertilizers derived from fossil fuels

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What methods does organic agriculture use to reduce pests, disease, and weeds?

• Synthetically produced insecticides and herbicides

• GMO seeds

• Natural methods

• Both A and B

What are the implications of conventional agriculture on water?

• Pollution of waterways due to synthetic fertilizers

• Enhanced water retention in the soil

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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How does conventional agriculture affect soil?

• Increases soil erosion and compaction

• Increases soil biodiversity

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the impact of synthetic insecticides on biodiversity?

• Enhances biodiversity of the natural ecosystem

• Harms beneficial insects and limits biodiversity

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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Which type of agriculture has lower energy inputs and emissions?

• Conventional agriculture

• Organic agriculture

• Both have similar energy inputs and emissions

• None of the above

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What are the health implications of conventional farming?

• Exposure to synthetic pesticides and chemicals

• Increased nutrient runoff

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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