Essential Elements of Organic Certification Standards

1. Organic food tastes great!
2. Organic food meets strict standards
3. Organic food reduces health risks
4. Organic food helps protect children's health
5. Organic farming replenishes soil
6. Organic farms conserve water resources
7. Organic farmers respect wildlife
8. Organic producers preserve biodiversity
9. Organic agriculture protects farm workers
10. Organic farming keeps rural communities healthy