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Organic tomatoes growing next to a farmer holding healthy soil, comparing USDA Organic and Real Organic Project standards.

Pasture-raised cows grazing at Butterworks Farm, highlighting the difference between USDA Organic and Real Organic Project standards.

asture-raised chickens at Coyote Creek Farm, highlighting the difference between USDA Organic and Real Organic Project standards for animal welfare.

King Grove Organic Farm blueberry field, illustrating the difference between USDA Organic and Real Organic Project certifications.

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