A book about 50 years of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association offers many perspectives on the organization's history - and its potential future.

In 1943, in his book "An Agricultural Testament," Howard wrote about the importance of using animal waste to maintain soil fertility, which was a concept that later became central to organic ...

To combat climate change, California aims to expand organic production as part of its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. But the push to bolster organic farming ...

Two of those approaches, organic farming and biodynamic farming, often get lumped together – but they’re far from identical.If you’re wondering which method might be the cream of the crop ...

He calls his technique “stockfree organic” and uses almost no off-farm inputs. ... Can we produce more food with less farming? A new book has ideas. July 31, 2023. Column by Tamar Haspel.

America’s certified organic acreage fell almost 11% between 2019 and 2021. Skip to content. All Sections. ... organic farming boomed to eventually reach more than 5 million acres.

This Diversified Farming and Food Systems Program seeks to identify and address the diverse educational and technical resource needs of certified organic and transitioning to organic farmers through ...

Amended U.S. Department of Agriculture rules announced last month suggest the agency has high hopes for plans to crack down on fraud in the organic food sector. Some are hailing the USDA's stance ...

The term “organic farming” was coined by Lord Northbourne, in his 1940 book, “Look to the Land”. In the immediate aftermath of the war, concerns about food shortages ran high, and self-sufficiency in ...

Organic farming is emerging as a sustainable agricultural solution, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional farming practice With a growing focus on environmental issues, organic ...

RFK Jr.’s embrace of organic—a vaguely defined approach to farming that shuns pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilizers and emphasizes soil health—aligns him more closely with the ...

Even now, running an organic farm means you have to sell the idea of organic farming, as well as the produce that grows there. Unless, of course, you farm in Boulder County.