What are the essential elements of certified organic meat?
No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are permitted in the growing of the animal’s feed; No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) are permitted in the animals feed; No animal by-products are ever permitted in the animals feed; Third party verification and inspection are required by an accredited certifying body; The organic processor must maintain and update an organic processing and handling plan; The farm must monitor soil and water quality at all times
