Course: SAT 105 Urban Agricultural Issues

Reading and Multimedia Assignments

Reading Assignments
Reading Assignments

"Organic Labeling and Marketing Fact Sheet,"  publication of USDA, public domain
This reading is an overview of labeling and marketing organic items from the standpoint of the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).  It outlines the requirements for items to be labeled as “organic” or “made with organic ingredients."

“National Organic Program Handbook,” publication of USDA, public domain
Read the following excerpt, "Subpart E- Certification" from the National Organic Program Handbook. Click on the link above to access the full National Organic Program Handbook.