摘要：After struggling to build market
recognition and supply
capacity for many years, the
organic farming industry is now one
of the fastest growing segments of
U.S. agriculture. USDA estimates
that certified organic cropland more
than doubled in the United States
between 1992 and 1997, and two
organic livestock sectors¡ªeggs and
dairy¡ªgrew even faster. Recent
data suggest that this momentum
continued or accelerated in 1998 and
1999. While processed foods made
with organic ingredients and sold
through national distributors
account for much of this growth,
fresh vegetables, milk, and other
perishables marketed directly to
consumers, chefs, and retailers are
still a major focus of this sector.
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