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The Difference Between Organic and Sustainable Food

Sustainable and organic do not mean the same thing. Beyond the limited scope of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program (NOP), there are no strict rules set up to ensure that organic farmers or organic food production operations follow eco-minded practices. For members of the organic industry, it's important to be realistic about the limits of organic certification.