What Is Organic?

Organic farming acknowledges that everything is interconnected. The standards and practices of the National Organic Program are rooted in natural farming principles like conserving biodiversity and promoting ecological balance to produce vibrant, abundant food.

With organic farming, the health of the whole agricultural ecosystem is emphasized.

YES: SOIL NUTRIENT-DENSITY | BIODIVERSITY | WATER QUALITY | SOIL INTEGRITY | USES COVER CROPS & CROP ROTATION | FIXES NITROGEN | BUILDS SOIL ORGANIC MATTER NO: GMO INGREDIENTS | SYNTHETIC PESTICIDES | CHEMICAL FERTILIZATION

We are deeply committed to the organic movement, which is why over 94% of Pure Synergy supplements are USDA Certified Organic or made with USDA Certified Organic ingredients.

WHAT DOES ORGANIC MEAN FOR OUR WORLD?

It’s true: when you purchase organic products, you’re actually helping to save the planet.

Sadly, our conventional food system is structured on making the most food at the lowest cost. But our planet is paying a high price for those savings. While conventionally grown products may be cheaper at the grocery store, these typical farming methods rely heavily on chemical interventions (think toxic pesticides and fertilizers) to grow more crops. This not only contributes to increased chemical water pollution, it leaves our lands with low-quality, eroded soil.

Which means nutrient-depleted, less tasty food.

Image of Organic Farm vs. Conventional Farm, and labeled as such

It’s not a good bargain.

That’s why organic agriculture is so important. Not just for the planet, but for the health of you, your family, and for all of us.

Better for You & All People

Nutritional benefits

[69% more antioxidants in organic produce] [55x less synthetic pesticide residue] [95% reduction in bodily pesticide levels with an organic diet]

With more essential nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, and much more, organically grown produce is more nourishing for our bodies. And research has shown that organic foods can contain approximately 70% more all-important antioxidants compared to their conventionally farmed counterparts.!

Along with greater nutrient density, organic food simply tastes better! If you’ve ever had a home-grown tomato picked right off the vine, you know. It’s a flavor explosion, and you can thank its peak nutrient quality for that. Organic food also avoids synthetic pesticides residues, which are abundantly found in and on conventionally grown produce.

Community Impact

Organic protects farmworkers from exposure and health issues

The consequences of conventional farming methods can have an insidious effect on farming communities. Toxic chemicals seep into soil, air, and water, persisting for generations. Studies have linked a multitude of health issues to the excessive exposures to synthetic pesticides that farmers and small farming communities face. By restricting the types and levels of chemicals that can be applied to organic crops, organic agriculture supports overall public health and flourishing local communities.

Better for the Planet

Regenerating Soil & Biodiversity

[14% more organic matter in soil] [30% increase in overall biodiversity] [Up to 50% more pollinator biodiversity]

Conventional agriculture takes shortcuts for mass production that ignore the surrounding environment – even the soil it relies on. When soil quality erodes, so does the quality of our food. The National Organic program requires that organic farmers implement cultivation practices – like cover crops and crop rotation – to minimize soil erosion, enhance soil fertility, and foster ecological biodiversity.

Cover crops are plants grown to cover and protect the soil. They help promote crop nutrients, weed suppression, and soil fertility, making them key to regenerative soil ecosystems.

Crop rotation is a farming practice that naturally helps protect plants from pests or diseases. Planting different crops in the same area over multiple growing seasons interrupts insect lifecycles, suppresses soil-born plant diseases, builds soil organic matter, and much more.

Easing Emissions & Storing Carbon

[Releases 40% fewer carbon emissions] [44% more stable sequestered carbon]

Because there’s such an emphasis on building healthy, living soils in organic farming, and restricting the use of volatile chemicals, organic food systems produce an average 40% less greenhouse gases per pound of crop than conventional systems.

Crucially, soil health is much better preserved on organic farmland, with 14% more organic material maintained in soil than on conventional farms. This means organic crops are 44% significantly more effective at sequestering carbon (removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere), a benefit that further eases the impact of greenhouse gases on our planet’s ecology.

Crop Resilience

Yields up to 40% more in times of drought

Severe droughts are becoming commonplace due to the growing effects of climate change. But more robust organic crops and regenerative practices mean that organic agriculture can still produce up to 40% more crops than conventional farms during periods of drought. One key factor is that water infiltration and preservation is greater in organic soils, almost 10x higher than in conventional soils.

HOW CAN I TELL IF A PRODUCT HAS CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS?

Check the Label for Certification Seals

[USDA Organic Label] – Contains at least 95% certified organic ingredients [OTCO Organic Label] – Contains at least 70% certified organic ingredients

HOW DOES USDA ORGANIC COMPARE TO OTHER LABEL CLAIMS?

The USDA Organic Seal is the symbol on the front of food packaging (read that again) backed by stringent federal regulations. Organic certification is a multi-step process that verifies every ingredient and stage of production meets federally outlined standards.

Which means the USDA Organic Seal provides traceability from the farm to you.

Once certified, an organic farm or producer undergoes annual reviews and third-party inspections that continuously guarantee those standards are upheld. Since it’s under federal oversight , anyone who is caught trying to defraud organic consumers faces massive fines, and in some cases, jail time.

In addition to verifying a 100% organic product, other claims can be made that go hand-in-hand with the USDA Organic Seal based on organic requirements:

Claims supported by [USDA Organic Seal]: Non-GMO, Regenerative, Synthetic Pesticide-Free, Natural

THE USDA ORGANIC SEAL JUST GOT STRONGER

In March of 2024, the USDA passed the “Strengthening Organic Enforcement” rule so that consumers can take even greater confidence in the integrity of the organic seal. More stringent certification requirements close gaps in previous organic regulations reinforce more thorough certification practices to further prevent fraud.

We make all Pure Synergy products in-house at our certified organic manufacturing facility in Moab, Utah. In response to the new rule, we immediately mobilized our efforts to ensure our organic certification, and those of our ingredient suppliers, remain steadfast. Our commitment to the health of people, place, and planet mean that we will adapt to meet any new regulations that may come in the future.

At Pure Synergy, we’ve championed organic long before official certifications were possible, so we welcome any ruling that makes organic even better. When done right, rules are clear guardrails that make organic farming, production, and certification sustainable, so we can nourish your health while partnering with you on saving the planet. Which is exactly what’s needed for organic to save the planet.

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