Philip G. Ball Expands Produce Line to Certified Organics*  

The Philip G. Ball Company, known for decades as the leader in produce sales, proudly announces the addition of "Certified Organic" Produce*.

  Organic agriculture is a system of crop and livestock production that promotes and enhances the health of agricultural ecosystems while producing pure and healthy food.  Organic agriculture uses an array of cultural and biological practices to control weeds and pests, build soil fertility, enhance biological cycles and increase biodiversity.  Organic certification is a system to verify growers' processors' compliance with the National Organic Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).1  

     Certified Organic is evidence of the operations adherence to a prescribed system of agriculture and food production that involves the building and enhancing of the soil naturally, protection of the environment, humane treatment of animals and the avoidance of synthetic substances.

     Simply the organic produce industry is designed to present quality agriculture to the public who prefers to consume products free of radicals.  The production of organic produce and livestock eliminates the need of synthetic growth enhancement or pest removal by employing strict adherence to guidelines set forth by the federal government, state and local certifying agencies.  The employment of the

ORGANIC FARM POPULARITY CONTINUES TO INCREASE AS MORE RETAILERS OFFER "CERTIFIED ORGANIC" PRODUCTS

• How do I know if a product in the store is organic?

            Any product that represents itself as Organic is required to display the certifying agencies logo on the label.  Look for that name or logo.  A product that is at least 95% organic may also use the USDA Organic Seal.

• Who enforces the National Organic Program?

           The USDA, accredited certifying agencies, and where applicable, approved State Organic Programs are responsible for the enforcement of the national regulations.