Earth Day is today, and you can bet there'll be claims that organic crops are somehow "better" for planet Earth than conventional or biotech crops. But it's the biggest misperception in agriculture.
For decades, the discussion around organic farming has centered on important tenets of sustainability, environmental health, animal welfare, and a vision for food that heals rather than harms. But in ...
Our program seeks to identify and address the diverse educational and technical resource needs of certified organic and transitioning to organic farmers through one-on-one technical support and formal ...
They turned traditional farms into fully organic enterprises, reducing costs with natural inputs and building direct market links. Their work inspired dozens of nearby farmers to adopt sustainable ...
The world's topsoil is disappearing at an alarming rate, threatening agriculture. Regenerative farming offers solutions.
The future of farming may look a lot like its past as local growers dug into a back-to-basics approach gaining during a recent Niagara County Farm Bureau event. The local agriculture community ...
Earth Day is April 22, and you can bet there’ll be claims that organic crops are somehow better for planet Earth than conventional or biotech crops. It’s the biggest misperception in agriculture.
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) – A farm owned by Purdue near campus now has roughly 10 acres of certified organic land. This places researchers in a strong position to help develop more effective ...
SKANEATELES, N.Y. (AP) — Farmer Jeremy Brown taps the nose of a young calf. “I love the ones with the pink noses,” he says. This pink-nosed animal is just one of about 3,200 cattle at Twin Birch Dairy ...
Organic farming practices focus on using natural methods to cultivate crops, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This approach not only enhances the quality of food but also contributes to ...
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Joseph Fields Farm will host an Easter celebration for families and community members from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 6 on its organic farm property. The spring event is ...