What is NOT true about organic farming? A. Organic regulations in the U.S. mainly stipulate what kinds of inputs can and cannot be used in food production and processing. B. Organic farmers depend on a price premium from organic food to remain profitable. C. Organic agriculture includes regulations for supporting farm workers’ rights. D. Sales of organic food have risen sharply over the past couple of decades E. Crop yields are often a little lower than in conventional farming.

What is NOT true about organic farming? A. Organic regulations in the U.S. mainly stipulate what kinds of inputs can and cannot be used in food production and processing. B. Organic farmers depend on a price premium from organic food to remain profitable. C. Organic agriculture includes regulations for supporting farm workers’ rights. D. Sales of organic food have risen sharply over the past couple of decades E. Crop yields are often a little lower than in conventional farming.

Aquaculture Science

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781133558347

Author:Parker

Publisher:Parker

Chapter10: Feeds And Feeding

Section: Chapter Questions

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