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Certified Organics

Derek Clontz says, "Farm-grown certified-organic herbs are the exception, not the rule, because most high-quality botanicals are "wildharvested," meaning they grow naturally without the use of toxic pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers.

"Certified organic herbs boast the same high standards, but you pay more for them because of the time and labor involved in growing them.

"In fact, herbal purists and pros usually demand wildharvested believing them to be more potent than cultivated herbs.

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Learn more about  3rd Party C.O. certifying agencies you can trust by clicking the links below.

USDA Organic 101: What the USDA Organic Label Means

CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers): A major certifier for farms and businesses.

Oregon Tilth: Another prominent certifier, playing a role in developing standards.

Quality Assurance International (QAI): A large global certifier.

OCIA International (Organic Crop Improvement Association): One of the oldest and largest organic certifiers.

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