Certified Naturally Grown offers farmers a cheaper and less time-consuming option to communicate how they produce their food. But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers.

The federal government has a new plan to crack down on organic label fraud in the food industry. The Department of Agriculture sets guidelines for which foods can be labeled “certified organic.” Those ...

The new USDA organic label standards, which go into effect Monday, will eliminate a patchwork of state and regional definitions for the term "organic" and will assure consumers that they're getting ...

Prairie du Rocher, Ill. – On a cold winter day in Illinois, three little pigs are resting in a three-sided shed. They have plenty of space to trot around, as they do when Jennifer Duensing approaches.

DALLAS — More and more shoppers are forking out extra money for organic foods to avoid chemicals, eat healthy and support the environment. But the USDA Organic label, stamped on everything from ...

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will step up oversight and enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products at the behest of industry and legislators who worry increasingly ...

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its regulations on foods labeled “organic” on Thursday, as part of an effort to close loopholes and increase confidence in the agency’s organic seal. The ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — If you want a lotion, soap or lip balm free of chemicals and synthetics, you'd better read the fine print. The Agriculture Department is taking its round, green "USDA Organic" label ...

Maria Korneeva / GETTY IMAGES Eating organically has become a desirable lifestyle choice for many households over the past couple decades. But despite how popular organic food is, the standards for ...

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