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Solutions For Organics in Sustainable Business Communities
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Organic Agriculture
Organic Agriculture
Organic certification is NOT synonymous with organic agriculture or sustainable agriculture. But it is a specific set of organic standards enforced by the US Dept of Agriculture.
Carbon sequestration is a key metric for climate change and research is probing organic agriculture as a solution. Organic Cooperatives Organic cooperatives provide cooperative marketing and organic methods exchange to improve farm success rates. Agricultural Tourism Agricultural tourism connects urban consumers with organic farm methods and provides a direct marketing opportunity for organic foods. Farmstands for Organic Products Farmstands for Organic Products brings consumers directly to the farm for fresh food selection, additional revenue opportunities, as well as outreach and education. Domestic Animals & Organics Domestic animals & organics go together... well, like ham and eggs! Animals eat vegetation and produce milk, eggs, and fertilizer, and when what they eat is organic, their output is free of chemicals such as pesticides. That's the organic supply chain! Technology for Organic and Sustainable Productivit Technology for organic and sustainable productivity includes land management methods that remove toxic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides, and nurtures the soil and water resources in sustainable ways. Sustainable & Organic Farming Sustainable agriculture includes organic methods, and includes social issues such as sustainable communities, clean air, water conservation and broader sustainability issues. Consumers Are Reconnecting with Food Sources Consumers are reconnecting with local and regional food sources and reconnecting with the natural systems the produce our food security and food supply Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand and Salads, Fruits and Vegetables Earthbound Farm Farm Stand in Carmel Valley, CA offers organic produce and flowers, as well as food from a certified Organic Kitchen, gourmet groceries, and family events. Food Safety Procedures by Natural Selection Foods Natural Selection Foods was formed by the founders of popular organic produce brand Earthbound Farm and Mission Ranches. Organic Food Delivery Services Organic food delivery services are a great marketing method in dense communities. They offer convenience, specialized skills in selecting quality and diverse selection, and make it a habit to buy organic! Helping Consumers Minimize Pesticide Exposures in DOMESTIC Foods The Organic Center presents lists of fruits and vegetables that score the highest using the DRI. Building better soils is one of the most important benefits of organic farming systems. The Organic Center has researched a new method to quickly and cost-effectively track changes in soil quality Catch Mealybugs with Pheremone Lure Mealybugs are cryptic pests that conceal themselves in cracks and crevices of plant material. American Farmland Trust Promotes Local Food Sourcing American Farmland Trust Promotes Local Food Sourcing Stewardship Food Directory for Minnesota Stewardship Food Directory for Minnesota Spices are Becoming Organic Pesticides Killer spices provide eco-friendly pesticides for organic fruits and veggies 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. Cleaner Cotton Reduces Pesticides and Supports Sustainable Community Sustainable Cotton Project growers reduced the use of the most toxic pesticides on their cotton. Moreover, they slashed overall pesticide use by up to 70% Smartphone app delivers soil data to growers in the field A smartphone application that performs location-based queries from GPS–enabled cell phones. Low Cost Deer Repellants for Christmas Tree Farms Deer repellants from byproducts cost 85 to 90% less than commercial counterparts, and are found to be just as effective. IPM Integrated Pest Management IPM, or Integrated Pest Management is an organic method that uses beneficial insects and microbes to control pests instead of using chemical-based pesticides. IPM is especially important around children, such as in schools, and suburban neighborhoods near agricultural lands. Organic Land and Soil Organic soil is a living habitat for earthworms, grubs, microbes and underground animals -- and it gives to and takes nutrition from all the plants that live in this diverse mix of minerals and living creatures. Pollination Pollination by insects, birds and other animals, as well as wind and water is essential to food production on flowering plants. Urban Agriculture Urban agriculture and local organic food production improves food security and local economic stability, as well as biodiversity, freshness and consumer awareness of food and natural systems. |
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