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National Organics Program; est after Organic Food
What is the NOP? Prod Act of 1990; Made into law in Oct 2002; Does
NOT cover non-food items
Why National Organic Uniformity among standards; Uniformity among
Standards? certifying agents; Assurance of organic integrity
Meets NOP standards; grown without use of most
conventional pesticides, fertilizers made w/synthetic
What is organic food?
ing./sewer sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing
radiation.
Set biological, cultural & mechanical practices that
organic agriculture support the cycling of farm resources, promote
ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
No prohibited substance for 3 years prior to harvest.
National Organic Establish buffer zones.
Standards for Crop Improve soil conditions & reduce erosion.
Production Crop rotation, cover crop, compost...
Reduce environmental contamination.
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How do you improve soil Compost, animal manures, green manures, cover crop
fertility? & mulches.
May use conventional seeds if organic seeds are not
Seeds & Planting stock available but only if seeds have not been genetically
organic standards modified or treated with prohibited substances i.e.
fungicides.
Interrupt insect life cycles; suppress soil borne plant
What are the benefits of
diseases; prevent soil erosion; build organic matter/fix
crop rotation?
nitrogen; increase farm biodiversity
Organic management starts from last third of
National Organic
gestation (2nd day of life for poultry); 100% organic
Standards for Animal
feed, no synthetic hormones or antibiotics; synthetic
Production
vitamins & trace minerals allowed.
Organic Milk At least one year under organic management.
How do you convert and Providing 80% produced feed for 9 months, followed
entire dairy herd to by 3 months 100% organically produced feed.
organic production?
•Any producer, handler, or $5000
processor with an annually
gross sale of $_____ or more
must be certified.
Who does organic •Certification is done by USDA accredited certifying
certification? agents (ACA).
When can the producer •Exempt producer, handler can be certified and
be exempt from market their product as being certified.
certification?
How long shall organic 5 years
records be kept for?
Until the client closes their account with the certifier
How long is the organic
or if it is revoked by CDFA or USDA through process
certification good for?
of law.
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CDFA COMMODITIES EXAM FINAL EXAM
CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE ACCURATE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
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Terms in this set (55)
National Organics Program; est after Organic Food
What is the NOP? Prod Act of 1990; Made into law in Oct 2002; Does
NOT cover non-food items
Why National Organic Uniformity among standards; Uniformity among
Standards? certifying agents; Assurance of organic integrity
Meets NOP standards; grown without use of most
conventional pesticides, fertilizers made w/synthetic
What is organic food?
ing./sewer sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing
radiation.
Set biological, cultural & mechanical practices that
organic agriculture support the cycling of farm resources, promote
ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
No prohibited substance for 3 years prior to harvest.
National Organic Establish buffer zones.
Standards for Crop Improve soil conditions & reduce erosion.
Production Crop rotation, cover crop, compost...
Reduce environmental contamination.
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, 3/27/25, 10:05 PM CDFA COMMODITIES EXAM FINAL EXAM CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAIL…
How do you improve soil Compost, animal manures, green manures, cover crop
fertility? & mulches.
May use conventional seeds if organic seeds are not
Seeds & Planting stock available but only if seeds have not been genetically
organic standards modified or treated with prohibited substances i.e.
fungicides.
Interrupt insect life cycles; suppress soil borne plant
What are the benefits of
diseases; prevent soil erosion; build organic matter/fix
crop rotation?
nitrogen; increase farm biodiversity
Organic management starts from last third of
National Organic
gestation (2nd day of life for poultry); 100% organic
Standards for Animal
feed, no synthetic hormones or antibiotics; synthetic
Production
vitamins & trace minerals allowed.
Organic Milk At least one year under organic management.
How do you convert and Providing 80% produced feed for 9 months, followed
entire dairy herd to by 3 months 100% organically produced feed.
organic production?
•Any producer, handler, or $5000
processor with an annually
gross sale of $_____ or more
must be certified.
Who does organic •Certification is done by USDA accredited certifying
certification? agents (ACA).
When can the producer •Exempt producer, handler can be certified and
be exempt from market their product as being certified.
certification?
How long shall organic 5 years
records be kept for?
Until the client closes their account with the certifier
How long is the organic
or if it is revoked by CDFA or USDA through process
certification good for?
of law.
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