Fresh organic fruits, vegetables and eggs often taste better than conventional ones. Dogs, with their remarkable sensitivity to smells, may be able to tell that our cookies do not contain preservatives or any other chemicals. Most dogs certainly seem to think that our treats are delicious!

Walnut Acres we believe you can contribute to the long-term health and well being of yourself and your family and the environment by choosing certified organic foods. Increasingly, conventional foods are made from ingredients that contain residues of toxic synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, growth hormones and other contaminants and may be irradiated. The effects of long-term exposure to these are unknown, including the impact on the developing systems of children. See similar questions...

Organic foods taste better! Organic plants are grown in soil that hasn't had the natural plant foods leeched out by chemicals and unnatural farming methods. And animals eat only organically-grown feed. Safer, more natural inputs equals tastier, more nutritious food. See similar questions...

Organic agriculture is based upon a systematic approach and standards that can be verified and are recognized internationally. Natural foods, on the other hand, have no legal definition or recognition, and are not based on a systematic approach. While natural products may generally be minimally processed, there are no requirements to provide proof, leaving open the possibility for fraud and misuse of the term. See similar questions...

It has become very popular in aromatherapy to use only organic oils. In our experience, organic may not necessarily mean better. When oils are steam distilled, offensive or harmful pesticides are left behind. The pesticide reside is too big to pass through the distillation process. The only way pesticides could get through is if plants were newly sprayed at harvest time. The likelihood of this is slim. See similar questions...

Organic soymilk is made with whole organic soybeans and meets the USDA certification standards. Non-organic soymilk can be made with organic or non-organic soybeans but contains other non-organic ingredients that do not allow it to achieve the percentage of organic ingredients dictated by the USDA. Some natural flavors are made with non-organic ingredients, rendering the soymilk non-organic. See similar questions...

There are many plants and foods that are toxic to dogs when ingested. You should always pay attention to what your dog is eating. Your dogs reaction to ingesting poisonous and toxic items will vary according to your dog’s sensitivities, amount ingested, and the specific item ingested. See similar questions...

Organic foods are found at natural food stores, health food sections and regular produce departments of supermarkets, farmers' markets, and by mail. There is an increasing variety of organic processed foods making their way to market: baby foods, cereals, snacks, cookies, juices, peanut butter, yogurt, soups and even frozen meals. See similar questions...

Organic oils come from plants that are grown, harvested and distilled in accordance with organic practices. Non-organic essential oils come from plants that may have been grown with chemical fertilizers and sprayed with herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. In addition, non-sustainable farming practices may have been used – in other words practices that do not protect the soil, water and animal life. See similar questions...

Natural' often is misrepresented in product labeling to imply 'healthful,' but 'natural' only means that the product has undergone minimal processing. Unlike products that are certified organic, natural products have no certification or inspection system. Also, 'natural' does not necessarily relate to growing methods or the use of preservatives. See similar questions...

Each country's cigar production has its own taste and character. Cigars are made all over the world, with tobacco grown in different soils, cured by different processes, and rolled with different techniques. Too many to discuss here (unfortunately), so let's stick with some general guidelines for some of the more popular Caribbean countries. These are not hard and fast rules, but you'll have something to go by when you're faced with a humidor full of cigars from which to choose. See similar questions...

Organically grown foods are grown without the use of any harmful chemicals, pesticides, waxes, residues and synthetic fertilizers that are toxic and harmful to your body. Not only do organically grown foods taste better, they are more nutritious for you. Recent studies have shown that organically grown products provide more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than conventional foods. See similar questions...

Yes, they have been tested (see our lab results) and are completely natural. No human or animal wastes are used in the compost. Our compost is 1/2 vermicompost (worm poop) and 1/2 thermal heated garden wastes. Click here for a list of our food and ingredients. See similar questions...

All of us need water, air and food to live. So, what could be more important than having clean water, clean air and nutritious food to fuel our bodies? There is nothing more important than your health and your families health. That $75 pair of designer jeans will make its way to the garbage some day. But the gentically modified ingredients may just stay floating in our bodies forever. Food was never intended to be mass produced this way. See similar questions...

Yes. Reseach has shown that foods grown under a certified organic system are higher in essential nutrients. Organic foods have been shown to contain consistently more vitamin C, calcium , magnesium, chromium and anti-oxidants than conventional foods. See similar questions...

The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) was Title XXI of the 1990 Farm Bill. Its purpose was to establish national standards for the production and handling of foods labeled as organic. Previously, private and State agencies had been certifying organic practices, but there was no uniformity in standards and therefore no guarantee that organic meant the same thing from state to state, or even locally from certifier to certifier. See similar questions...

In industrialized countries that maximize the use of planting space, fertilizers and other herbicides that are highly dangerous for the human metabolism are often used. Organic foods, on the other hand, are grown without the use of chemical or artificial additives. In order for a product to be certified "Organic" or "Biological" the cultivators must comply strictly with restrictions set by law. See similar questions...

Ozganics products don't contain artificial preservatives to extend shelf life. However, organic sugars and vitamin C, plus lower water content tend to naturally prolong the shelf life of organic products. The shelf life of all Ozganics products is more than enough for most situation. See similar questions...