Organic farming entails tasks like planting and harvesting, but
organic farmers have additional work that differs greatly from
conventional farmers. Organic production is very specific to
comply with certifications and requirements mandated by the
National Organic Program (NOP), which was created through the
Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). The NOP develops,
implements, and administers national production, handling and
labeling USDA standards. When dealing with food production, the
term, “organic” is not interchangeable with natural, free-range,
or hormone-free. Organic grains, primarily corn and soybeans,
can be very profitable for farmers as organic grains can sell
for large premiums from farmers who are certified. The growing
consumption of organic foods is also helping increase the value
of U.S. farmland because more land is required to produce
organic food since yields are typically lower than conventional
farming. What is Organic? Organic foods and grains are produced
without using pesticide