Take a walk down any supermarket aisle and you’ll notice that more and more organic food products have found their rightful place alongside “conventionally” produced foods – testament to the fact that organic food production is now the fastest growing and most profitable segment of American agriculture. Of course, by its very nature, organic food production is a heavily regulated industry. Whether you are new to organic farm production or wish to scale your existing operation, below is a primer of some of the key federally mandated standards for the production, handling and retailing of certified organic food products. Read more...