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Can Pesticides Be Used On An Organic Farm?

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Most pesticides are prohibited for use in organic production, but a NUMBER are allowed with restrictions. In crop production, pesticides must have active ingredients that are EITHER non-synthetic or on the National List, and all inert ingredients must be non-synthetic or CLASSIFIED as List 4 – (inerts of minimal CONCERN) by the EPA.

Most pesticides are prohibited for use in organic production, but a number are allowed with restrictions. In crop production, pesticides must have active ingredients that are either non-synthetic or on the National List, and all inert ingredients must be non-synthetic or classified as List 4 – (inerts of minimal concern) by the EPA.



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