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Solutions For Organics in Sustainable Business Communities
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Food Production with Organics
Food Production with Organics
Organic food production starts with healthy soil, clean water supplies, heritage seeds, nontoxic crop methods and nontoxic processing methods.
EHP studies highlight the developmental impacts of pesticides on childrens' health. Industrial Farm Animal Production (IFAP) Industrial Farm Animal Production (IFAP) research shows impacts on health and environmental sustainability Aurora funds organic research in Colorado Aurora Organic Dairy funds study of animal welfare, veterinary medicine, perennial forage crops and soil fertility for organic pasture development. Reduce Pesticide Dietary Risks by 97% Less than 3% of the nation's cropland produces fruits and vegetables. Yet, according to The Organic Center, these crops account for most of the pesticide risks from dietary exposure in domestically produced foods. Pesticide Residues are Hard to Avoid "Recent science has established strong links between exposure to pesticides at critical stages of prenatal development and throughout childhood..." Helping Consumers Minimize Pesticide Exposures in DOMESTIC Foods The Organic Center presents lists of fruits and vegetables that score the highest using the DRI. Fruits and Vegetables with Highest Pesticide Dietary Risk Index Scores: Imported Conventional Fruits and Vegetables with the Highest Pesticide Dietary Risk Index Scores Research Show That Organic Plant-Based Foods ARE More Nutritious 97 published studies comparing the nutritional quality of organic and conventional foods shows that organic plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, grains) contain higher levels of eight of 11 nutrients studied. Organic Foods Average 25% Nutrition Premium over Conventional Foods Organic Plant-Based Foods ARE More Nutritious, and Provide on Average a 25% Nutrition Premium Prevention of E.coli in Fresh Foods Research Report The Organic Center reports that growers and processors of fresh leafy greens, especially in California, have adopted significant, new prevention-based food safety practices aimed at preventing another outbreak. Locally Grown is Next to Organics Locally grown organic produce and products provides a wide range of sustainable community benefits from economic stability to clean air and water. Buying California Grown Food is Smarter Than You Think! Buying locally grown food saves freshness and flavor, reduces transportation impact on emissions and helps stabalize local economies. California Cookbook for Locally Grown Produce California Cookbook for Locally Grown Produce connects organic produce with urban chefs and families looking for fresh organically grown produce. American Farmland Trust Promotes Local Food Sourcing American Farmland Trust Promotes Local Food Sourcing Agritourism is Profitable for Rural American Farmers Agritourism is Profitable for Rural American Farmers: California results also show that agritourism is primarily local. More than 85% of visitors from California. Causes for honey bee colony collapse disorder Pesticides found to be one of the causes for honey bee colony collapse disorder Gardening in Window Farms for Apartments and Offices Urban food production is a necessary part of food security, and gives great natural pleasure to the urban gardener. Garden with Your Pee DIY Projects Innovation in food production can come from unusual sources -- and use unusual materials such as sewage. New York Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course, Sept 23, 2010 This day-long Pollinator Conservation Short Course will equip conservationists, land managers, farm educators, and agricultural professionals with the latest science-based approaches to increasing crop security and reversing the trend of pollinator decline, especially in heavily managed agricultural landscapes. |
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