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FAQ: I’m concerned about the increasing approvals of GE products by USDA. Can I still trust products labeled as “organic”?

OSA believes strongly that the National Organic Program (USDA organic seal) is the strongest food production standard available today. We believe it is important that proponents of organic agriculture stand behind the label. Remember that the label represents much more than the prohibition of GE seed in production systems. Purchasing organic supports farming systems that build soil health, enhance flavor and nutrition of food, protect biological diversity, are resilient in the face of climate change, among the many other benefits. We do believe contamination by GE seeds and crops is a very real threat to non-GE farmers and are working on contamination prevention initiatives with partner organizations.