Organic foods are produced according to certain production standards. For crops, it means they were grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers, human waste, or sewage sludge, and that they were processed without ionizing radiation or food additives. For animals, it means they were reared without the routine use of antibiotics and without the use of growth hormones. In most countries, organic produce must not be genetically modified.Organic food production is legally regulated. Currently, the United States, the European Union, Japan and many other countries require producers to obtain organic certification in order to market food as organic.Historically, organic farms have been relatively small family-run farms — which is why organic food was once only available in small stores or farmers' markets. Meanwhile, it is becoming much more widely available, with market growth rates of around 20% a year since the early 1990s, far ahead of the rest of the food industry, in both developed and developing nations. As of today organic food accounts for 1-2% of food sales worldwide. In the future, growth is expected to range from 10-50% annually depending on the country. (see facts and statistics below)

By definition, an "invasive" species is a non-native plant, animal or other organism that, once introduced into a new environment, outcompetes native species for habitat and food. Although not all exotic species are invasive, those that are can cause tremendous problems.

The definition of "organic food" is pretty watered down. Organic growers and producers could use chemicals and antibiotics all day long provided they come up with an explanation how that is “enhancing the ecological balance of natural systems”.

A five-page article on MSN Health analyzing the differences and advantages of organic foods, versus conventionally grown foods; definitely worth a read, whether you've never thought about organics, or are already hooked.

According to this journalist, over 6,000 Falun Gong practitioners have been taken to Sujiatun "The prisoners, the Communist Party definitely will not let them just waste food there. Why are they there then? ... They will all be murdered, and all their organs will be harvested and distributed to hospitals. The sale of human organs is a vastly profit

Britain's biggest organic authority is seriously considering 'banning' of produce which was transported via Air Freight. Isn't this over-expanding the definition of 'organic'? Is it subtle attempt to create an anti-competitive tariff?