Abstract
Organic agriculture, like all human activities, is practiced in a way that is consistent with a philosophical point of view. Scientific data are used to determine if materials, including those with pesticidal properties, are consistent with a belief system that places a high value on biodiversity and the enhancement of biological cycles and soil biological activity. How me USDA National Organic Program incorporates these beliefs is discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Crop Protection Products for Organic Agriculture |
| Subtitle of host publication | Environmental, Health, and Efficacy Assessment |
| Editors | Allan Felsot, Kenneth Racke |
| Pages | 34-44 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| State | Published - Dec 18 2007 |
Publication series
| Name | ACS Symposium Series |
|---|---|
| Volume | 947 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0097-6156 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Chemistry(all)
- Chemical Engineering(all)
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Ostiguy, N. M. (2007). Organic certification of pesticides: From philosophy to practice. In A. Felsot, & K. Racke (Eds.), Crop Protection Products for Organic Agriculture: Environmental, Health, and Efficacy Assessment (pp. 34-44). (ACS Symposium Series; Vol. 947).