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CDFA Commodities exam 2024/2025 graded A+ by experts
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CDFA Commodities examWhat is the NOP? - ANSNational 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? - ANSUniformity among standards; Uniformity among
certifying agents; Assurance of organic integrity
What is organic food? - ANSMeets NOP standards; grown without use of most conventional
pesticides, fertilizers made w/synthetic ing./sewer sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation.
organic agriculture - ANSSet biological, cultural & mechanical practices that support the cycling
of farm resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
National Organic Standards for Crop Production - ANSNo 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? - ANSCompost, animal manures, green manures, cover crop
& mulches.
Seeds & Planting stock organic standards - ANSMay 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? - ANSInterrupt 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 - ANSOrganic 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 - ANSAt least one year under organic management.
How do you convert and entire dairy herd to organic production? - ANSProviding 80% produced
feed for 9 months, followed by 3 months 100% organically produced feed.
•Any producer, handler, or processor with an annually gross sale of $_____ or more must be
certified. - ANS$5000
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