Organic Farming
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Grow USDA Certified Organic Cotton on a Farm
Organic cotton production is possible when farmers use cover crops and other natural pest and disease controls to stop boll weevils, bollworms, and boll rot. more...
Organic Farming Grants for Agriculture Research
Organic producers can apply for private or government farm grants to further technology and agricultural research that supports organic farming. more...
Natural Fungicide for Organic Farmers
Organic farmers can use natural fungicides derived from unmodified bacteria to control powdery mildew, root rot, rust, and other fungal diseases of vegetable crops. more...
Make Money from an Organic Garden
Organic gardeners who harvest more than they can eat may earn an income by starting a CSA program. CSA members share both the bounty and risks of the small farm. more...
You can learn the basics of sustainable farming by exploring internship and volunteer opportunities with these organizations. more...
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By: Johanna Tovey
After years of developing chemical feeds, hormones and pesticides to increase the amount of food we farm, isn't it time we went back to growing as nature intended? more...
Traveling the World While Working on Farms
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms connects farmers and volunteers in more than 50 countries. While the farmers offer food and board, the volunteers agree to help. more...
U. S. Farmers Markets Increase in Popularity
Farming sector trends have favored the development of local farmers markets in every state to meet a growing demand for local farm produce. more...
Soil-The Foundation of our Health and Existence
By: Sarah Dobec
The average person likely refers to it as 'dirt' and doesn't like to track it into the house but it is the very foundation of our existence, it is soil. more...
By: R.H. Sheldon
Sustainable farming offers a vision for the 21st century based on land stewardship and economic justice, without depleting resources or polluting the environment. more...
Eating Organic is Healthy for You
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Denise Oliveri
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the growing trend of organic farming and products. Have you ever said to yourself, "What's the difference?" more...
Organic Popular Despite High Price
By: Laura Smith
The popularity of organic foods is rising despite their already high prices. At the same time, people are weighing their options as to which organic foods to buy. more...
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