Open AccessUnderstanding the 'USDA Organic' Label
Author(s) -
Danielle Treadwell,
Marilyn E. Swisher
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-hs397-2008
Subject(s) - government (linguistics) , business , library science , computer science , philosophy , linguistics
HS-1146, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle D. Treadwell and Mickie E. Swisher, briefly outlines the history of the USDAs National Organic Program (NOP), summarizes for consumers the benefits of government regulation of organic food products, and provides a guide for interpreting labels on products with organic ingredients. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2008.