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Once found only in health food stores, organic food is now a regular feature at most supermarkets. And that's created a bit of a dilemma in the produce aisle.

On one hand, you have a conventionally grown apple. On the other, you have one that's organic. Both apples are firm, shiny and red. Both provide vitamins and fiber, and both are free of fat, sodium and cholesterol. Which should you choose? Get the facts before you shop.

What is organic farming?

The word "organic" refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to meet the following goals:

Enhance soil and water quality

Reduce pollution

Provide safe, healthy livestock habitats

Enable natural livestock behavior

Promote a self-sustaining cycle of resources on a farm

Materials or practices not permitted in organic farming include:

Synthetic fertilizers to add nutrients to the soil

Sewage sludge as fertilizer

Most synthetic pesticides for pest control

Irradiation to preserve food or to eliminate disease or pests

Genetic engineering, used to improve disease or pest resistance or to improve crop yields

Antibiotics or growth hormones for livestock

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