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Natural farming vs organic farming: the difference in plain words

Both avoid synthetic chemicals; organic produce can be certified and sold with a label.

Natural farming vs organic farming: the difference in plain words
Photo: Illustration: Bushelboard Farm (synthetic)

Key points

  • Organic: certified, with records and inspections.
  • Natural farming: farm-made inputs, often no certificate.
  • Both take time to rebuild soil.

Farmers often hear both words used for the same thing, but the rules are different.

Talk to buyers before you switch: some pay more only for certified produce.

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