Just my two cents, but "organic" is more or less a buzz word - it does not really mean much. Different certification programs have different standards. What may be considered "organic" by one certification may not be considered organic by another, and there is no scientific consensus of what is "organically grown." There are many "organic" products that are actually quite toxic and environmentally unfriendly.
For example, IMHO, guanos have absolutely no place in an "organic" garden because they are pathogenic, toxic, cause massive environmental damage, and must be flow in from thousands of miles away. Yet I see many "organic" growers using them and turning their nose up at amendments like blood meal or natural minerals, which really makes no sense if you look at it logically. By the same token, at times the "non-organic" or conventional alternatives may actually be safer, less polluting, and more sustainable.
One of the biggest problems with many organic certifications IMO is the refusal to recognize natural minerals as an organic amendment. Minerals are absolutely essential to healthy soil and healthy plants - but since they do not come from an "organic" source (ie plants or animals) they are not considered "organic" by many. This is just flat out stupid.
If you are serious about organic growing it is important to be objective about what you are doing. I use OMRI listed products when ever possible, BUT I always keep in mind just because it is OMRI listed, it does not mean it is safe, or non-toxic, or non polluting. I always research what it is I am using and then decide if it really fits into what I consider to be organic and I suggest other growers do the same, rather than blindly following labels and certification programs.
