three (3) organic methods used to control Weeds. 8. Organic Pesticides. Describe
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three (3) organic methods used to control Weeds. 8. Organic Pesticides. Describe how pesticide toxicity is measured. Describe the process an organic pesticide must go through to be approved (what steps are involved, how is it different from a "conventional" pesticide? What agencies are involved?) Explain how the insecticide Pyrethrin could do more harm to the environment than some "conventional insecticides. 9. What are three (3 )fundamental differences in growing most fruits in Georgia versus growing vegetables? Describe the three differences and explain. List two possible reasons why growing fruits organically in Georgia is so challenging? List two fruits that could be grown organically in Georgia and why? ?;? ?Explanation / Answer
8. Pesticide toxicity can be measured based on the amount that causes about 50b% insect can be die after using pesticide it is known as LC 50 of the pesticide (lethal concentratration 50). If LC value lower the LC 50 it is more poisonus pesticide. The LC measured unit to be mill gram per liter or ppm (part of per million). Process for approval of organic pesticide: The National Organic Foods Production Act is established in 1990 and it is authorized United state development agency. The program develops national standards for the production and handling of organic agricultural products and ensures that organic farms comply with them. USDA accredits third-party certifying agents to verify that organic farms and processing facilities meet the standards that allow them to sell, label and represent their products as organic.
The committee, which meets twice annually, is comprises of 15 members who represents the organic community by categories established. All this members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, the voluntary board is comprised of 4 farmers or growers, 03 environmentalists or resource conservationists, 03 consumer or public interest advocates, 02 handlers or processors, 1 retailer, 1 scientist (toxicology, ecology or biochemistry) and USDA accredited certifying agent. Last sub question from question 8 is false because of pyrethrin is better than other insecticides for environment.
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