CDFA Commodities Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated)

CDFA Commodities Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) What is the NOP? - answerNational Organics Program; est after Organic Food Prod Act of 1990; Made into law in Oct 2002; Does NOT cover non-food items Why National Organic Standards? - answerUniformity among standards; Uniformity among certifying agents; Assurance of organic integrity What is organic food? - answerMeets NOP standards; grown without use of most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made w/synthetic ing./sewer sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation. organic agriculture - answerSet biological, cultural & mechanical practices that support the cycling of farm resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. National Organic Standards for Crop Production - answerNo prohibited substance for 3 years prior to harvest. Establish buffer zones. Improve soil conditions & reduce erosion. Crop rotation, cover crop, compost... Reduce environmental contamination. How do you improve soil fertility? - answerCompost, animal manures, green manures, cover crop & mulches. Seeds & Planting stock organic standards - answerMay use conventional seeds if organic seeds are not available but only if seeds have not been genetically modified or treated with prohibited substances i.e. fungicides. What are the benefits of crop rotation? - answerInterrupt insect life cycles; suppress soil borne plant diseases; prevent soil erosion; build organic matter/fix nitrogen; increase farm biodiversity National Organic Standards for Animal Production - answerOrganic management starts from last third of gestation (2nd day of life for poultry); 100% organic feed, no synthetic hormones or antibiotics; synthetic vitamins & trace minerals allowed. Organic Milk - answerAt least one year under organic management.