Organic farms can be found Statewide and are involved in varying enterprises from wine to sheep's cheese.
Organic farming is farming without the use of synthetic chemicals, artificial fertilisers, pesticides, irradiation
or genetically modified organisms. Soil health is critical in producing wholesome organic produce. Only free-range animals are allowed in organic farming systems and the use of cages is not permitted. Holistic farm management techniques are integral to organic farming. The minimum conversion period from traditional to organic farming is three years.
There are a number of organic certifying bodies that operate under the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce.