>achieve that by using nonsynthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides in large quantities Citation needed. In fact, the organic program requires farmers

>achieve that by using nonsynthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides in large quantities Citation needed. In fact, the organic program requires farmers to manage the weeds and insects using methods besides pesticides, and only allows non-routine pesticide use in the exceptional case. >friend works in food safety testing labs, and most of products that exceed the allowed limits of various unhealthy substances or are near the limits come from certified organic farms. This is likely due to contamination and fraud, since the letter and the spirit of the law in the United States do not permit routine use of pesticides of any type.