Which statement best defines organic farming?

• A. Grows crops using synthetic inputs and chemical pesticides.
• B. Avoids synthetic inputs and emphasizes natural processes.
• C. Relies on genetic modification for higher yields.
• D. Is never certified and relies solely on traditional methods.

Answer: (B)

Organic farming centers on sustaining soil health and ecosystems by avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and by relying on natural processes. The statement that avoids synthetic inputs and emphasizes natural processes best captures this approach, reflecting practices like composting, crop rotation, and biological pest control.

Using synthetic inputs and chemical pesticides is characteristic of conventional farming, not organic. Relying on genetic modification is generally not used in certified organic systems. And organic farming typically involves certification to standards, rather than being uncertified or purely traditional.