On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 20:29:25 -0400, Jim Carter
wrote:

On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 23:58:02 GMT, "Todd" wrote in
rec.gardens.edible:

What is the definition of an "Organic" garden? Is it just sans pesticides,
or add only certain things to the garden? And to have an "Organic" garden,
is there a certification?

There is much to organic gardening and farming. Look at the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture page at

http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/...027.htm#define for some

idea of what is involved.

The United States Department of Agriculture has a similar definition, but I do
not know its address. Pat, I think you had this.

Here's the USDA FAQ on the subject:

http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/Q&A.html

Note that those whose 'gross agricultural income' is under
$5000/year do not require certification, although they must
comply with all other relevant requirements.

Pat