A Farmer Applies an Organic Fertilizer to Her Apple Trees

A farmer applies an organic fertilizer to her apple trees. Does this practice allow her to sell her apples as certified organic?

A) No, because she would also need to protect biodiversity, maintain soil quality, conserve water, and other sustainable agricultural practices.
B) No, because organic fertilizers contain simple minerals that might not be present in the soil.
C) Yes, because the contents of organic fertilizer are biologically-derived.
D) Yes, because the only practices required to be certified organic is the use of organic fertilizers and organic pesticides.

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