Oh the confusion.

A few words to clarify about what is 'organic.' A few questions came up this weekend about 'organically' growing food that maybe I can clear up for everyone. Organic growers CAN use chemicals. Yes.... it's true. As long as they are approved and are naturally found substances. There are acceptable pesticides and fungicides, powders & sprays but not much for herbicides except 'knock down' products. So when people ask 'you don't use chemicals' do you? Or you don't 'spray anything on your plants do you?' Like skim milk for a fungicide? Yes. I do spray, I spray what you dump on your cereal in the morning.....milk!!!! =) It's more than a simple yes or no answer as there is soooooo much confusion. Synthetic (human made) products are not approved for 'organic farming.' A good source for organic products is www.gardensalive.com also Drummers has a good selection in Mankato. I used to be 'Certified Organic' when I farmed in the Rochester area for several years. The process to be certified is expensive and they also take approx. 2% or more of your daily sales!!!!! Last year we were Certified Naturally Grown, same principles, cheaper program, but truthfully......nobody cared! We currently are following my principles of reasonable farming: use as little inputs as possible to achieve the goal: harvesting a crop.