Chapter 18 Flashcards
Organic producers are allowed to use genetically modified organisms.
False
Organic agriculture promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles, and environmental stewardship.
True
About 10 percent of cropland in the United States is certified organic.
False
Organic farmers are inspected by governmental agencies for certification.
True
Organic food tends to be more expensive than conventionally produced food.
True
The term “natural” on a label is equivalent to “organic”
False
The term “local” is regulated by the USDA
False
An example of a cultural weed control method is tillage.
False
One disadvantage to delayed planting is potentially lower yields.
True
Organic farmers choose either cultural or mechanical weed control to manage their weeds.
False
For organic crops that are used for human consumption, raw manure can be applied at any time during the growing season.
False
Which of the following is allowed in organic agriculture?
A. stacked trait corn
B. synthetic fertilizers
C. Roundup
D. compost
D. compost
For how many years must land be without prohibited materials to be certified organic?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. 3
How often are certified organic farms inspected?
A. once a year
B. twice a year
C. three times a year
D. every other year
A. once a year
In terms of organic sales, what are the two largest categories?
A. fruit/vegetables and meat
B. meat and dairy
C. fruits/vegetables and dairy
D. meat and grains
C. fruits/vegetables and dairy
