Question 1

Most of the land under organic management is/are _______________.&#10;A) Fruit and nut orchards&#10;B) Corn fields specifically for animal feed&#10;C) Grassland used for animal grazing&#10;D) Dairy farms

Accepted Answer

According to USDA's Organic Survey in 2019, the majority (56%) of organic land in the US is used for pasture and rangeland for animal grazing.

Question 2

Which country currently has the leading organic food sales revenue?&#10;A) U.S.&#10;B) China&#10;C) France&#10;D) Germany

Accepted Answer

According to Statista, the U.S. had the highest organic food sales revenue in 2019, reaching 47.9 billion U.S. dollars. China follows in second place with sales revenue of 12 billion U.S. dollars. France and Germany come in third and fourth place, respectively.

Question 3

Which of the following non-agricultural ingredients are allowed to be used in certified organic products?&#10;A) Citric acid&#10;B) Non-organic hops&#10;C) Gum Arabic&#10;D) A and C&#10;E) All ingredients listed are allowed

Accepted Answer

All ingredients listed, including citric acid, non-organic hops, and gum Arabic, can be used in certified organic products under specific conditions set by organic certification standards. These non-agricultural ingredients are permitted when organic versions are not available, provided they meet certain criteria for processing and handling.

Question 4

USDA organic standards allow for organic foods and non-organic foods to come into contact with one another in the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

USDA organic standards require that organic foods be protected from contact with prohibited substances, including non-organic foods, throughout their production, processing, and handling stages to maintain their organic integrity.

Question 5

With which of the following countries does China have a mutual recognition of organic produce certification?&#10;A) U.S.&#10;B) Canada&#10;C) Thailand&#10;D) Ukraine

Accepted Answer

The answer of With which of the following countries does...

Question 6

Which of the following crops does NOT capture most of the certification activity (in terms of production land under certification)?&#10;A) Bananas&#10;B) Corn&#10;C) Palm oil&#10;D) Tea&#10;E) Coffee

Accepted Answer

Corn does not capture most of the certification activity in terms of production land under certification compared to crops like bananas, palm oil, tea, and coffee, which are more commonly associated with certification programs related to sustainability and fair trade practices.

Question 7

The key difference between Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade is that the former&#10;A) Strives to improve the baseline cost for coffee to the producers&#10;B) Strives to ensure a higher wage for employees but accepts higher quality variability&#10;C) Works to improve product quality&#10;D) Works to ensure minimum living standards, such as requiring the employees to be paid minimum wage&#10;E) C and D

Accepted Answer

The Rainforest Alliance focuses on sustainable farming practices, which includes improving product quality (C) and ensuring that workers are treated fairly, including being paid at least the minimum wage (D). Fair Trade, on the other hand, specifically focuses on improving the economic conditions of farmers and workers, such as by ensuring they receive a fair price for their products.

Question 8

The poster animal for the anti-palm oil movement is the __________.&#10;A) Orangutan&#10;B) Jaguar&#10;C) Rhesus Macaque&#10;D) Tapir

Accepted Answer

The orangutan is often used as the poster animal for the anti-palm oil movement because their habitats are being destroyed due to palm oil plantations. Orangutans rely on the rainforests of Southeast Asia for their survival, and they are endangered due to habitat destruction. The palm oil industry is a major contributor to deforestation in these areas, leading to the displacement and endangerment of orangutans and other species.

Question 9

Seafood consumers in North America are more concerned with ___________.&#10;A) Ocean pollution&#10;B) Freshness, health, and price&#10;C) Overfishing&#10;D) A and C&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seafood consumers in North America are more...

Question 10

The refusal of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to certify aquaculture programs have dramatically inflated the price of sustainably sourced fish.

Accepted Answer

The refusal of the MSC to certify aquaculture programs has made it more difficult to obtain sustainably sourced fish, which has led to an increase in price.

Deck 12: Sustainable Food Supply Chains Certifications