Animal Production: Organic Cattle and Pigs The History of Organic FarmingOrganic farming is the oldest form of agriculture on our planet. Until after World War II, farming without harmful oil sources was the only way to farm. No dangerous fertilizers or pesticides were made from petroleum-based products. During World War II, many agricultural technologies were created. For example, ammonium used for munitions during World War II turned into nitrate fertilizer, and the production of organophosphates led to the creation of powerful insecticides. These technical advances have led to economic gains at the cost of serious environmental and social consequences. Examples of non-harmful organic methods would be: crop rotation, cover crops and natural products to improve soil fertility. Because genetically modified organisms encourage the use of synthetic inputs with unknown risks, GMOs are not authorized in organic agriculture (Delate, Duyvejonck, 2011). In the 1960s and 1970s, Americans began to think more about where their food comes from and how it is produced. . Consumers began to worry about the application of pesticides. In the minds of consumers, it has become very important not to use pesticides in organic farming. Due to the growth of organic farming, a list of organic standards has been developed and third-party certifiers have become popular. These agencies were independent and provided farmers with an assessment (review of plans and on-site inspections) (Baier, Coffey, There are strict regulations required to raise certified organic meat. The USDA defines “natural” meat as: “ All meats raised for human consumption without additives and minimally processed” (Topline Foods, 2014) According to USDA regulations, any meat can be labeled “natural” if it contains no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or any other. artificial ingredient. Meats can choose to eliminate the use of steroids, growth hormones and antibiotics in their animals. They can also produce their animals in conventional feedlots filled with steroids, hormones,. antibiotics and GMO foods It's all about processing (USDA Organic.).,