Organic food industry blooms

The organic food industry is growing at a rapid pace in the U.S., and agricultural experts here say Washington state's organic food production reflects that trend, as does rising demand from Spokane-area consumers for the food.

Organic food and beverages are made from plants and animals that have been grown or raised without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or growth hormones, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Several years ago, the USDA set standards that growers and handlers must meet before they can label a food as organic. Certification is administered by state agencies and private organizations.

Although organic food still represents a small …

Organic food industry blooms

The organic food industry is growing at a rapid pace in the U.S., and agricultural experts here say Washington state's organic food production reflects that trend, as does rising demand from Spokane-area consumers for the food.

Organic food and beverages are made from plants and animals that have been grown or raised without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or growth hormones, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Several years ago, the USDA set standards that growers and handlers must meet before they can label a food as organic. Certification is administered by state agencies and private organizations.

Although organic food still represents a small …

Organic food industry blooms

The organic food industry is growing at a rapid pace in the U.S., and agricultural experts here say Washington state's organic food production reflects that trend, as does rising demand from Spokane-area consumers for the food.

Organic food and beverages are made from plants and animals that have been grown or raised without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or growth hormones, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Several years ago, the USDA set standards that growers and handlers must meet before they can label a food as organic. Certification is administered by state agencies and private organizations.

Although organic food still represents a small …