Many home gardeners and small-scale producers have a growing interest in organic production. Defining what "organic" means can vary from one person to the next, but generally the intent is to avoid using synthetic or man-made inputs, such as pesticides or fertilizers. On a larger scale, growing organically is defined by the terms of the USDA's National Organic Program.
Organic fertilizers
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