Question 2 of 11

When did the term "organic farming" first appear in print?

... Lord Northbourne coined the term in his 1940 book "Look to the Land."

Question 3 of 11

Which of the foods below typically contains the smallest amount of pesticide when grown with traditional methods?

... Onions are on the Environmental Working Group's Clean 15 list. Celery and carrots, on the other hand, contain some of the highest pesticide levels. If you're concerned about pesticides in your foods, organic celery and carrots should be at the top of your shopping list.

Question 4 of 11

Organic farming doesn't rely on chemical pesticides. Which of the insects below can take their place?

... Not only are lady bugs cute, but they also feed on aphids, tiny insects that can damage plants.

Question 5 of 11

Organic farming doesn't rely on chemical herbicides to control weeds, either. What other methods control weeds instead?

... Getting rid of weeds without chemicals can be an intensive process that requires multiple methods. Fortunately, some of the methods, like rotating crops and adding mulch, also improve the quality of the soil.

Question 6 of 11

To be labeled "U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic" what percent of a product must be organic?

... Products must be made from 95 percent organic ingredients to be certified "U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic." So, only 5 percent of a granola bar stamped "U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic" can be made from non-organic ingredients.

Question 7 of 11

You're on a budget and can only afford to pick one produce item to buy organic. Which of the items below is the most likely to contain pesticides when it's not organically grown?

... According to the Environmental Working Group's analysis of U.S. Department of Agriculture and FDA data, 96.6 percent of the peaches tested were found to have pesticides. Pesticides were found on 85.1 percent of oranges and 15.3 percent of kiwis.

Question 8 of 11

Fact or fiction: Organic foods are more nutritious than foods grown with conventional farming methods.

... Although many people choose organic foods for the sake of their health, there's no clear evidence that organic foods are better for you than non-organic.

Question 9 of 11

To reduce possible exposure to pesticides, how should you prepare meat?

... Fat can hold and concentrate chemicals, so trimming away fat and skin is an easy way to reduce exposure to pesticides. Cooking meat thoroughly can also help reduce exposure.

Question 10 of 11

Fact or fiction: Organic fruit costs more than traditionally harvested fruit.

... Depending on the season and harvest, organic fruits and traditionally harvested fruits can have similar price points. On the whole, however, organic foods are more expensive because of the more labor intensive production and certification costs.

Question 11 of 11

What does it mean if a product is labeled "transitional"?

... If a food producer is moving from traditional to organic production and has not yet received the USDA's "certified organic" label, the food is labeled "transitional."

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