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CARNAUN NATIONAL SCHOOL 

What does ORGANIC mean to us in Carnaun School?
Garden and Farm Crops: no artificial chemicals, pesticides or fertilisers when growing crops. Organic produce is grown within the cycle of nature, not forced with fertilisers. 
Rearing Livestock and Poultry: In the case of livestock and poultry and the production of milk all animals must be reared on organic land and feed must be 75 -90% organic. Animals must have access to and be free to roam outdoors. If they are sick they are treated with homeopathic medicines that are made from organic herbs and plants. 
In the Food Processing Industry no artificial flavourings, colourings or preservatives can be used.
Why is organic food better for us? Organic fruit and vegetables are much better for us because they spend more time absorbing the soil nutrients and therefore they have a higher content of minerals and vitamins. Fresh food is best and in the case of fruit and vegetables they begin to lose their goodness from the moment they are picked. Supermarkets provide great variety in and out of season as they import from all over the world but unfortunately the produce is loosing its goodness with every mile travelled. 
Fresh local produce is best.
Better Environment: Organic does not permit artificial chemicals, pesticides or fertilisers therefore there is less water pollution.
In the Home / School: Remember that organic means none of these should be used in the house especially in the kitchen or in the toilet.
We care for the environment in Carnaun National School! 
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