Discussion of The Term 'organic'
There used to be a distinction between the term "organic" and the term "pesticide-free". Organic simply dealt with the use of fertilizer types. Once the term "organic" became regulated, many other factors were added. "Pesticide-free" is not at all related to fertilization (plant nutrition), but has become a legal inclusion. In scientific terms, organic compounds are any chemical compounds that include carbon, regardless of their source.
Likewise, in scientific terms, a fish emulsion can be a good organic fertilizer, but in some jurisdictions{{like Oregon|date=November 2010}} fish emulsion must be certified "dolphin-safe" to be considered "organic".
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