Sunday, November 11, 2012

USDA Organic Agriculture

Consumer demand for organically produced goods has shown double-digit growth for well over a decade, providing market incentives for U.S. farmers across a broad range of products. Organic products are now available in nearly 3 of 4 conventional grocery stores, and enjoy substantial price premiums over conventional products.
Organic sales account for over 3 percent of total U.S. food sales, though organic products account for a much larger share in some categories, like produce and dairy.


http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/natural-resources-environment/organic-agriculture.aspx

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