• Conventional dairy producers were more likely to use advice from veterinarians for recommendations of treatment, and organic dairy producers were more likely to rely on advice from other farmers. (umn.edu)
  • Most organic farmers (90.6%) reported no antibiotic treatments of milk cows, whereas 9.4% reported treating 1 to 10% of milk cows. (umn.edu)
  • California is poised to rewrite its rules governing the use of agricultural pesticides that could subject organic farmers to mandatory use without much recourse. (allgov.com)
  • Except for those organic farmers who abhor conventional farming practices. (allgov.com)
  • I think I am not alone in that," Zea Sonnabend, a Watsonville organic apple-grower with California Certified Organic Farmers , told the Associated Press . (allgov.com)
  • Organic farmers try to use pesticides made from natural sources, not synthetically manufactured. (allgov.com)
  • Now, officials want to force farmers who are pursing those alternatives to give them up and use less healthy practices. (allgov.com)
  • He has helped thousands of farmers to improve their operations, starting with the soil and building to a profitable, successful farming operation. (acresusa.com)
  • Conventional farmers use pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to fight pests, infections, and weeds as well as use synthetic fertilizers to provide nutrition to their crops. (naturallysavvy.com)
  • Organic farming relies on natural approaches-both modern ones and those used by farmers from centuries past-such as composing, rotational grazing, cover crops, crop rotation, beneficial insects for pest control, and planting cycles adapted to the location to maintain healthy soil and to produce nutritious food. (naturallysavvy.com)
  • When you support farmers who practice organic, sustainable farming, you are saying that such healthy foods matter for your health and that of your family, the farmers, and the planet. (naturallysavvy.com)
  • Go to farmers' markets, buy organic, and visit the local produce section of grocery stores. (naturallysavvy.com)
  • Some farmers, both conventional and organic, practice reduced tillage or try to eliminate it altogether. (rodaleinstitute.org)
  • In conventional systems, farmers can practice no-till by using chemical herbicides to kill cover crops before the next planting. (rodaleinstitute.org)
  • Instead, small-scale organic no-till farmers use hand tools, like hoes and rakes. (rodaleinstitute.org)
  • Large-scale organic no-till farmers can utilize a special tractor implement called the roller crimper (left), invented here at Rodale Institute. (rodaleinstitute.org)
  • Rather than apply conventional chemical weed killers to fertilize and control weeds, organic farmers may conduct sophisticated crop rotations and spread mulch or manure. (star-k.org)
  • Instead of inoculating their livestock with antibiotics, growth hormones and medications to prevent disease and spur growth, organic farmers give their animals organic feed and allow them access to the outdoors. (star-k.org)
  • And just like different factors might impact how you select groceries, farmers look at geography, weather, soil type, end market, type of crop, labor and equipment - all variables that make a farm uniquely different from the next one. (ilfb.org)
  • Whether you're buying food for your family at a small farm stand, the local farmers market, Jewel, Trader Joe's, Target or Costco - know there's a farmer at the other end who made choices, too. (ilfb.org)
  • As consumers increasingly prioritize organic products, farmers are compelled to explore methods that align with these preferences. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • The conventionally-grown remainder also comes from local farmers, and in the past several years he has connected many growers with technical advisors in organic production. (nextbillion.net)
  • Farmers in Busia County have partnered with Kilimo Hai, an agriculture organization, to adopt agro-ecological farming practices using organic fertilizers made from animal waste and rabbit urine as pesticides. (fao.org)
  • Oakley (NOSB, organic farmer member) says that variety selection is an important tool for farmers. (cornucopia.org)
  • We literally do not have enough family farmers with the wherewithal to achieve organic certification and make the product. (naturalnews.com)
  • There are organic farmers all over the world -- in about 100 countries -- who are certified organic nowadays. (naturalnews.com)
  • What has happened recently is that Wal-Mart was buying their organic milk from genuine organic dairy farmers that pastured their animals, and then they turned around to that company -- Organic Valley -- and they said, "Hey, we want a lower price," just as Wal-Mart always does. (naturalnews.com)
  • It's doubtful that this study will have a great enough impact on their shopping habits to warrant the concern of conventional farmers. (organic.org)
  • We need to support smallholder farmers, and get large-scale farmers to change their practices and implement sustainable management. (lesmills.com)
  • Have you ever wondered whether, tucked away among the endless fields of soybeans and corn in America's heartland, there are small-scale organic farmers making a living? (civileats.com)
  • Will Travis, Marty's son, explains: "[Conventional farmers] get a bad corn crop and they're complaining that the crop is trash but their prices go way up. (civileats.com)
  • If conventional farmers didn't have huge swaths of land and receive subsidies, they wouldn't survive. (civileats.com)
  • This sweatshirt is made of 100% Regenerative Organic Certified™ cotton from farms working toward the highest organic standard, which aims to rehabilitate soil, respect animal welfare and improve the lives of farmers. (patagonia.com)
  • Organic growing requires farmers to work with the natural environment to promote a healthy biome - one where the balance of beneficial elements outweighs the presence of any detrimental ones and keeping disease and pests in check by creating nutrient-rich soils in which nutrient-dense, healthy crops can thrive. (countryfolks.com)
  • A focus on adaptation of such practices by conventional farmers has led to the use of common organic farming protocols making their way into mainstream agriculture. (countryfolks.com)
  • By providing monetary incentives and technical assistance, making changes to the farm that can positively impact the environment becomes a less risky prospect for farmers. (countryfolks.com)
  • As organic farmers have known for years, growing crops in an environmentally responsible manner means working with nature to promote plant health and fend off pests and diseases. (countryfolks.com)
  • The results of this study will be of interest to plant researchers, farmers involved with organic farming, and eggplant producers and consumers. (usda.gov)
  • In 2009, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), with support from Dairy Management Inc., recognized the importance of ensuring consistency in dairy animal care and launched the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program. (feedstuffs.com)
  • This is why with conventional agriculture it gets harder for farmers to get a good harvest in the long term. (c-and-a.com)
  • As well as working on solutions, we also support initiatives that help conventional cotton farmers become more sustainable. (c-and-a.com)
  • These farmers need new skills and access to certified organic seeds. (c-and-a.com)
  • Plus they enjoy supporting local, organic farmers. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Our farmers are experts at their craft, and organic farming is their way of life. (standardprocess.com)
  • Organic farmers that we have talked to are furious because they have been very careful to follow the antibiotics rule. (grist.org)
  • CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University has been awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and Native American Tribes on cropping practices that can enhance soil health and reduce the carbon footprint of the Pacific Northwest potato industry. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • It is one of 70 projects totaling up to $2.8 billion funded by the USDA to support America's farmers, ranchers and forest owners and to strengthen U.S. rural and agricultural communities by building markets for what the USDA is calling climate-smart commodities, meaning implanting green and climate resilient practices in food and agriculture. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • This project is designed to assist farmers who want to use soil health building practices that result in climate-smart outcomes. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • By studying what is presently being done and measuring the soil conditions of fields at the beginning of the project, the team will then work with the farmers and Tribal leaders will work to identify soil health building practices and rotation options that work for their farms and land conditions. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • Participating farmers and Native American Tribes will receive incentive payments to offset the initial costs of adopting climate-smart practices and to reduce the risks of early-adoption expenses. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • We want to provide potato and other farmers incentives for finding climate-smart practices that make sense for them and their farm conditions," Steiner said. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • By adopting three practices-no-till farming, cover crops and diverse crop rotations-farmers worldwide can help preserve the world's soils, feed a growing global population, mitigate climate change and protect the environment. (ecowatch.com)
  • Initial inexperience with organic methods, on the part of farmers or researchers, could explain some or all of any yield gap between transitional and organic systems. (usda.gov)
  • This study focused on harmful exposures and mental and musculoskeletal symptoms in organic and conventional farming using interview data of Finnish farmers over the winter of 2014-2015. (cdc.gov)
  • The data consisted of 2,169 full-time farmers, out of whom 231 (11%) practiced organic farming and 1,938 (89%) conventional farming. (cdc.gov)
  • Mental and musculoskeletal symptoms were slightly more common among organic farmers, but the associations were not statistically significant in regression modelling. (cdc.gov)
  • Workload and recovery, managing the transition period and better follow-up of the occupational well-being were identified as concerns among organic farmers. (cdc.gov)
  • However, it is not well known how microbial diversity and community composition change in conventionally managed farmers' fields that are converted to organic management. (bvsalud.org)
  • We measured weed, pest and disease pressure in each field, in addition to the soil and landscape conditions and the different management practiced by the farmers, such as weed treatment strategy, fertilization and cultivar choice. (lu.se)
  • The Aquaponics is a production system where the waste is utilized as nutrients is a system sustainable for the environment, where high-value products on the market are obtained because they are grown with organic nutrients and free of chemicals or pesticides. (europa.eu)
  • The document argues that the nation's largest organic farming industry wouldn't be economically harmed by having to use pesticides because they could simply sell their product in the conventional food market. (allgov.com)
  • Mothers Advocating Sustainability leads its list of objections with the threat to organic farms, but also warns that the report gives only "cursory" analysis of the 79 pesticides it opens the door to using. (allgov.com)
  • Crops such as corn and soy are often grown in large monoculture farms that are maintained with fertilizers and pesticides made using fossil fuels . (nationalgeographic.com)
  • a method of farming where using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides is allowed. (ilfb.org)
  • Organic," on the other hand, really does mean that the food was grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizer. (wunc.org)
  • Traditionally organic has always meant that you raise crops without chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and that you raise animals without drugging them up with hormones or antibiotics. (naturalnews.com)
  • This study could go a long way toward helping convince skeptical consumers that organic produce can offer a greater health benefit beyond limiting exposure to pesticides. (organic.org)
  • Organic agriculture largely excludes synthetic inputs - pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers and focuses instead on long-term ecological health. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • Conventional agriculture depends on heavy applications of chemical fertilisers, frequent spraying with chemical pesticides and irrigation. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • On the contrary, organic agriculture, which eliminates the use of synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, creates conditions favourable to the production of health-enhancing plant flavonoids. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • but found that the conventionally produced foods had higher levels of nitrates and synthetic pesticides and relatively less total solids than organic foods. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • Rather than consumers, it is farm workers who would benefit most from organic production, given the high doses of pesticides they are exposed to. (lesmills.com)
  • The film describes the ecological and health effects of the pesticides and monocultures used-and also the economic hardship many conventional farms face as they struggle to make ends meet in the Corn Belt. (civileats.com)
  • At a minimum, this means no pesticides or chemicals are used in the farming process. (lovetoknow.com)
  • It includes topics such as nutrition and decoding labels, avoiding pesticides, and how regenerative organic agriculture can mitigate climate change. (alive.com)
  • Our produce is all naturally grown without the use of conventional pesticides. (pickyourown.org)
  • After reviewing 343 studies on the topic, researchers also found that conventional crops have greater concentrations of residual pesticides and toxic metal cadmium. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Organic produce is grown without chemical fertilizers, growth hormones or synthetic pesticides, which ensures we don't ingest any leftover chemical residue. (sutterhealth.org)
  • She says the general rule of thumb is if you don't like the idea of conventional pesticides on your food, buy organic produce whenever you'll be eating the skin or outer layer. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Our organic certification guarantees there are no synthetic pesticides and no genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used to grow our crops. (standardprocess.com)
  • And the changes - which would allow the use of antibiotics on organic dairy cows, synthetic pesticides on organic farms, and more - were made with zero input from the public or the National Organic Standards Board , the advisory group that worked for more than a decade to help craft the first federal organic standards, put in place in October 2002. (grist.org)
  • It is generally assumed that the dependence of conventional agriculture on artificial fertilizers and pesticides strongly impacts the environment, while organic agriculture relying more on microbial functioning may mitigate these impacts. (bvsalud.org)
  • After reviewing 41 published studies examining the nutritional content of conventional and organically grown crops, certified nutrition specialist Virginia Worthington discovered organic food rated significantly higher. (wakeup-world.com)
  • She also notes that organic crops had lower nitrates and heavy metal contamination. (wakeup-world.com)
  • The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) closed public comment on October 31 on its Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program's Environmental Impact Report (EIR), a 500-page-plus document that would give the agency authority to spray toxic chemicals avoided, for the most part, by the organic community if the agency decides that a pest is threatening economically important crops. (allgov.com)
  • Consider that over the last forty years no-till has gone from nonexistent to making up nearly half of the acreage of these two major conventional crops. (newsociety.com)
  • There is one very big difference between conventional row-crop no-till and the organic methods detailed in this book: the conventional methods depend on both herbicides and genetically modified crops, and will never be available to organic vegetable and flower growers. (newsociety.com)
  • These practices-such as boosting plants' genetic diversity and planting "cover crops" that fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and add it to the soil-can help improve soil health and return more carbon to the earth. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Not all cover crops are created equal when it comes to organic no-till. (rodaleinstitute.org)
  • Crops Subcommittee (CS) moves to review the discussion document on paper pots as petitioned for use in organics. (cornucopia.org)
  • Crops Subcommittee (CS) moves to discuss the proposal on natamycin as petitioned for use in organics. (cornucopia.org)
  • The American public has the right to choose what type of food to eat from the three agricultural production categories, organic, conventional or GM-based food crops, all of which are sustainable. (americansugarbeet.org)
  • Food products from conventional, GM crops and organic production practices are safe and are all highly regulated by various government agencies. (americansugarbeet.org)
  • While conventional agriculture has relied on chemical use to control pathogens, protect crops from diseases and pests and add fertility, organic growing depends upon keeping the phytobiome - the plants, animals, microbes and physical environment - healthy and intact, much like human wellness depends upon proper nutrition, fresh air, lack of exposure to toxins and exercise. (countryfolks.com)
  • Conservation measures such as no-till, riparian buffers, manure incorporation, cover crops, crop rotation and contour planting are practices designed to lessen any negative impact ag activity has on the environment. (countryfolks.com)
  • Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! (pickyourown.org)
  • Research published in 2014 by the British Journal of Nutrition concluded that organic crops contain higher concentrations of antioxidants than conventionally grown foods. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Oregon State and collaborators at universities and the Soil Health Institute, a nonprofit based in North Carolina, will focus on how climate-smart practices and rotation crops grown with potatoes, those crops produced in the three years between potato crop production years, can offset the effects of the soil-disturbing practices. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • Climate-smart practices include reduced tillage seedings, use of cover crops and mulching residues. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • The project team will assess how potatoes and rotation crops are currently being grown on conventional and organic farms and Native Americans lands. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • The practices these farms had in common were no plowing or no-till, keeping the ground covered year round using cover crops, and growing diverse crop rotations to reduce weeds and insects. (ecowatch.com)
  • The order in which crops are grown in the same area across the growing seasons is essential in organic farm management. (lu.se)
  • This practice of crop rotation can have beneficial effects on soil health, nutrient availability for the crops, and can contribute to reducing weed, pest and disease pressure. (lu.se)
  • The need to boost sustainable and productive farming systems and enhance resource efficiency has been acknowledged by European Union policy in its 2020 Strategy. (mdpi.com)
  • The conversion of conventional aquaculture farms in sustainable aquaculture farms help aquaculture businesses to achieve economic viability and competitiveness. (europa.eu)
  • David Knaus, the founder of Apical Crop Science LLC, is a certified International Crop Advisor with more than 15 years of experience in plant and soil science, organic crop management and college-level instruction in sustainable agriculture. (acresusa.com)
  • Acres U.S.A. is North America's oldest publisher on production-scale organic and sustainable farming. (acresusa.com)
  • One of the best ways to help prevent soil depletion is to practice sustainable, organic farming. (naturallysavvy.com)
  • As part of a move toward more sustainable farming, an increasing number of food producers and investors are embracing advanced methods, as well as some used in the distant past, loosely described as regenerative agriculture. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • As the agricultural sector grapples with the realities of a changing climate, the role of biostimulants in promoting crop adaptability becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring food security and sustainable farming practices. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • This transition has been motivated by the high cost of conventional farming inputs and the need for sustainable ecosystem management and. (fao.org)
  • Recent research has been carried out comparing conventional with organic and sustainable production of berries and corn [1]. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • Sustainable designates the use of farm practices that are environmentally-sound. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • The research showed that the plant phenolics were significantly elevated in organic and sustainable produce in comparison with conventional production. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • Furthermore, there is increasing evidence that organic agriculture gives high yields, and is more beneficial to the environment and more sustainable [e.g. 7]. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • We need to make conventional agriculture more sustainable. (lesmills.com)
  • The documentary 'Sustainable' explores the struggles and successes of a small, diversified farm in Big Ag country. (civileats.com)
  • Sustainable" contrasts Travis' exemplary land stewardship and business practices with his neighbors' conventional farms. (civileats.com)
  • Therefore, the newest initiative for Sustainable Harvest International is the Million Farm Transformation. (alive.com)
  • It is more sustainable, because it avoids a lot of environmental problems that conventional cotton may cause. (c-and-a.com)
  • Sustainable organic agriculture is neither the easy nor the cheap way to farm. (standardprocess.com)
  • Conventional agriculture causes increased greenhouse gas emissions, soil erosion, water pollution, and threatens human health," according to the Rodale Institute , while "Organic farming has a smaller carbon footprint, conserves and builds soil health, replenishes natural ecosystems for cleaner water and air, all without toxic pesticide residues. (naturallysavvy.com)
  • In 2014, the Rodale Institute, Emmaus, Pennsylvania, released the white paper "Regenerative Organic Agriculture and Climate Change: A Down to Earth Solution to Global Warming," urging the agricultural sector to consider the long-term impacts of its practices and to adopt regenerative methods. (teaandcoffee.net)
  • According to the Rodale Institute, most agricultural soil has lost between 30 to 75 per cent of its organic carbon. (teaandcoffee.net)
  • Six years later, the Rodale Institute published "Regenerative Agriculture and the Soil Carbon Solution," reiterating the harm in conventional practices, and urged the agricultural industry to adopt regenerative practices to build healthy soil, and in turn, reduce the levels of carbon in the atmosphere. (teaandcoffee.net)
  • For over seventy years, the Rodale Institute has pioneered the movement away from conventional farming methods to organic agriculture. (alive.com)
  • Conventional farming practices can damage the production of the vitamins, minerals, proteins and phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables," says the Rodale Institute . (naturesplus.com)
  • While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) classifies more than 90% of crop farms in the country as family farms (which is not to say they are small Ma and Pa Kettle operations), a small number of giant agribusinesses use market share to control every level of the industry-food production, distribution, marketing, consumption. (allgov.com)
  • The two intersecting trends have given rise to a flourishing new specialty food category, kosher organic, which meets both the strict requirements of Jewish dietary laws and the USDA National Organic Program specifications. (star-k.org)
  • Organic farming is overseen by a USDA National Organic Program-authorized certifying agent, following USDA organic regulation. (ilfb.org)
  • Organic farming methods use only substances from an approved USDA list called The National List and organic food is produced without excluded methods such as genetic engineering. (ilfb.org)
  • Oakley (NOSB, organic farmer member) encouraged stakeholders to send letters of support for paper pots to the Secretary and Undersecretary of the USDA. (cornucopia.org)
  • They simply label it organic, and the USDA lets them get away with it. (naturalnews.com)
  • Since the 2018 Farm Bill, Conservation Innovation Grants have been available through USDA-NRCS in conjunction with partner organizations for on-farm innovative trials, meant to encourage the development of novel approaches to ecosystem protection, offsetting some of the costs and risks involved in adapting new practices. (countryfolks.com)
  • Consumers view USDA Certified Organic as the gold standard in agricultural production, and that includes animal welfare,' said Randy Day, Perdue Farms chief operating officer. (feedstuffs.com)
  • They are just clarifications of what is in the regulations that were written by the National Organic Standards Board," USDA spokesperson Joan Shaffer told Muckraker. (grist.org)
  • According to the Organic Trade Association , organic food sales rose from $3.4 billion to more than $45 billion in a decade-an increase the group says has been fostered by the USDA Organic program. (naturesplus.com)
  • If at least 70% of the ingredients qualify, the product can be labeled "made with organic" but can't carry the USDA seal. (naturesplus.com)
  • Climate change and environmental concerns have become paramount in shaping agricultural practices. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • For decades, the climate change conversation centered around harm reduction with the goal of shifting agricultural practices to become carbon neutral. (teaandcoffee.net)
  • Instead of adopting methods that will sustain, the focus needs to be repair and regeneration, beginning with adopting agricultural practices that will build healthy soil. (teaandcoffee.net)
  • As technology developed, agricultural practices and winemaking techniques shifted. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Conservation agricultural practices stimulate soil microbial activity, the "soil food web" as Montgomery describes it, to build fertile soils, which in turn produce healthy plants. (ecowatch.com)
  • Organic products are nutrient-dense and have fewer pesticide and other toxic chemical residues than conventional food. (cornucopia.org)
  • On the flipside, the group has come up with "The Clean 15," a list of conventional produce that has the least amount of pesticide residues in low concentrations. (sutterhealth.org)
  • A key reason people buy organic is to avoid the residues often left on conventionally farmed food. (naturesplus.com)
  • I'm Carolanne - a writer, chef, traveler and enthusiastic advocate for sustainability, organics and joyful living. (wakeup-world.com)
  • The increasing adoption of organic farming practices has become a hallmark of contemporary agriculture, driven by a global shift towards sustainability and environmental consciousness. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • It has become an article of faith in some circles that organic agriculture is the answer to many of the world's food production and sustainability issues. (lesmills.com)
  • Driven by concerns about sustainability and toxin exposure, organic food is a growing market segment. (naturesplus.com)
  • The project will develop concepts for the next generation of aquaculture production systems which can be used for multiple purposes, including aquaculture, agriculture and social farming. (europa.eu)
  • Raised on a Wisconsin dairy farm, Gary Zimmer is a world-renowned farmer, author, speaker, and biological farming consultant with over 35 years' experience in agriculture. (acresusa.com)
  • All of these climatic changes will have profound effects on global food systems, including organic agriculture. (cornucopia.org)
  • Farming without tilling has long been the goal of agriculture. (newsociety.com)
  • In November 2020, the World Coffee Research organisation invited both Dr Lal and Andrea Illy, chairman of illycaffè, Trieste, Italy, to discuss soil health, and more specifically regenerative agriculture and the need for the coffee industry to shift its farming practices to mitigate the risks of climate change. (teaandcoffee.net)
  • The problem is that our government -- specifically the U. S. Department of Agriculture -- takes about $90 billion of our tax money every year and they give subsidies to all of these factory farms to go organic, but they give no subsidies to help family-scale dairies make the transition to organic. (naturalnews.com)
  • The research "would suggest that organic agriculture does produce food that has slightly higher levels of some micronutrients, for example vitamins and secondary metabolites. (lesmills.com)
  • Globally there is a 25 percent average difference in yield between organic and conventional agriculture. (lesmills.com)
  • Together with his wife, Brown co-owns Broadview Agriculture , an agriculture S corporation, and oversees a dozen farms in the region. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • These practices reduce greenhouse gas emissions and could help trap more carbon than conventional agriculture. (patagonia.com)
  • That philosophy has made it into mainstream agriculture, where practices implemented on organic farms for decades are now gaining recognition for the benefits they provide to soil and crop health, and the pollution and contamination they prevent from occurring. (countryfolks.com)
  • The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture's mission is to "build awareness, understanding and a positive public perception of agriculture through education. (countryfolks.com)
  • Organic sales account for more than 4 percent of the nation's total food sales, and that number is increasing, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Over the course of 10 days in mid-April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued three "guidances" and one directive - all legally binding interpretations of law - that threaten to seriously dilute the meaning of the word organic and discredit the department's National Organic Program . (grist.org)
  • Together he calls the three practices "conservation agriculture. (ecowatch.com)
  • I would rather stop farming than have to be a conventional farmer. (allgov.com)
  • The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution offers a farmer-developed roadmap showing how no-till lowers barriers to starting a small farm. (newsociety.com)
  • Steve Ela (NOSB, organic farmer member) is elected Board Vice Chair. (cornucopia.org)
  • Ela (NOSB, organic farmer member) reiterated the importance of letters. (cornucopia.org)
  • Ela (NOSB, organic farmer member) says the comments suggested annotation and also suggested that it is problematic to apply this synthetic material to deal with the ill effects of plastic use. (cornucopia.org)
  • Ela (NOSB, organic farmer member) adds that there is very little organic perennial material out there, specifically due to nursery stock issues. (cornucopia.org)
  • The filmmakers tell the story of innovative farmer Marty Travis and his family in Central Illinois, taking the viewer through the successes and challenges of each season on their tiny, diversified, and chemical-free farm. (civileats.com)
  • In the film, Beth Rinkenberger, a farmer and member of the Stewards of the Land, described the reaction she received from a conventional farmer when he found out she was selling lamb's quarters, a common weed, to Chicago restaurants "to the tune of 40 pounds per week. (civileats.com)
  • He visited Duane Beck, a conventional farmer in South Dakota, who has adopted all three practices. (ecowatch.com)
  • David Brandt, a farmer in Carroll, Ohio has practiced no-till farming for 44 years. (ecowatch.com)
  • Farmer interviews indicated that exposure to poisonous and irritating substances was less frequent while exposures to vibration and mould were more frequent on organic farms. (cdc.gov)
  • It markets organic produce as healthier for you, the consumer. (wunc.org)
  • While most Americans believe organic produce is healthier than conventionally grown produce , few are aware that there is actually very little research proving its farming practices results in "healthier" fruits or vegetables. (organic.org)
  • Consumers are often willing to pay vastly higher prices for organic products even though they are not categorically more nutritious, healthier or better for the environment than their conventional or GM counterparts. (americansugarbeet.org)
  • But is the organic produce we purchase actually healthier than conventional produce? (sutterhealth.org)
  • Rachel Freiberg, M.S., R.D., a behavioral health educator and registered dietitian with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, says it's difficult to pinpoint whether organic produce is any healthier than conventional produce because studies continue to go back and forth on the issue. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Our regenerative and conservation farming practices help to ensure that the soil we pass on to future generations will be healthier than the soil we inherited. (standardprocess.com)
  • Organic farming's main efforts lie in building healthier soil and using natural methods to control plants and animals you don't want. (naturesplus.com)
  • Initially lower yields on organic farms have been attributed to lasting negative effects of conventional practices on soil microorganisms that recycle nutrients and control soil-borne pests. (usda.gov)
  • The Mayo Clinic concurs, stating, "Studies have shown small to moderate increases in some nutrients in organic produce. (naturesplus.com)
  • Antibiotics were used in heifer calves on 74.7% of conventional herds versus 21.9% of organic herds. (umn.edu)
  • In the battle between conventional versus organic, research has shown the latter to be the victor with higher levels of vitamins and minerals as well as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and omega-3 fats. (wakeup-world.com)
  • The present study evaluates the influence that organic versus conventional farming practices exert on the total phenolic content in eggplant samples belonging to two cultivars, Blackbell (American eggplant) and Millionaire (Japanese eggplant) grown by conventional and organic farming practices with similar climatic conditions. (usda.gov)
  • Those responsible for managing fish farms should ensure that animal welfare is an integral part of every aspect of production every day. (spca.bc.ca)
  • THE comment period has come to a close on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposed new animal welfare standards for the National Organic Program. (feedstuffs.com)
  • Conventional growers insist there isn't a substantial difference between the two, yet several studies have found otherwise. (wakeup-world.com)
  • These results suggest that soil quality either very quickly improves under organic management or takes many years longer than the transition period, and that growers' inexperience with organic management may partially explain the loss of yield during the transition from conventional to organic farming. (usda.gov)
  • The primary objective was to compare reported antimicrobial usage between conventional and organic dairy farms. (umn.edu)
  • Total mixed rations and purchased feeds were used on more conventional dairy farms compared with organic dairy farms. (umn.edu)
  • It is coming from the factory-style dairy farms where the animals are kept in intensive confinement and have been imported from conventional farms as calves. (naturalnews.com)
  • One practice favored by large agribusiness is the use of antibiotics on cows, and a guidance [PDF] issued on April 14 will allow just that on organic dairy farms, a dramatic reversal of 2002 rules. (grist.org)
  • The differences in antioxidant activity and flavonol content were found to be primarily due to the different soil management practices used in organic farming, such as organic fertilizer, crop rotation, and cover crop, rather than a lack of pesticide/herbicide use. (organic.org)
  • As the study found, the change in the onions was determined to be the result of the different soil management practices rather than pesticide/herbicide use. (organic.org)
  • Organic produce also boasts lower pesticide residue levels, which is true. (lesmills.com)
  • Consumer awareness, pesticide and fertilizer contaminations, and environmental concerns have resulted in increased demand for organically grown farm products. (usda.gov)
  • AND YES we are conventional pesticide free, that is, we use only natural farming practices of fertilization and insect control. (pickyourown.org)
  • Food energy consumption per person, per day, worldwide The dominant staple foods in different parts of the world are a function of weather patterns, local terrain, farming constraints, acquired tastes and ecosystems. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most staple food is currently produced using modern, conventional farming practices. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, the production of staple food using organic farming methods is growing. (wikipedia.org)
  • A team of researchers at the Institute of Food Science and Nutrition in Piacenza, Italy evaluated the fat composition of organic bulk milk as well as conventional. (wakeup-world.com)
  • The organic industry is driven by a consumer desire to avoid eating food that has been sprayed with toxic chemicals. (allgov.com)
  • People choose organic food over conventional food for many reasons. (cornucopia.org)
  • Now, more consumers are choosing organic and local food for additional reasons. (cornucopia.org)
  • Once upon a time, organic produce and processed foods were found only in health food stores. (star-k.org)
  • It's about choosing what works best for the farm while still producing safe, healthy food. (ilfb.org)
  • Making sense of food labels -- From the farm to the grocery store, we all have choices! (ilfb.org)
  • Coming from a family immersed in the food business, he also recognized increasing market demand for organic dried fruit. (nextbillion.net)
  • Buying food with labels like organic, or "grass-fed," may not do much to preserve wildlife habitat or slow down global warming. (wunc.org)
  • This is already more than a $1 billion a year industry in the United States out of the $15 billion in organic food sales last year. (naturalnews.com)
  • At the same time, we have these giant retail giants like Wal-Mart who have noticed that the public wants organic food and they are willing to pay a premium price for it, so organic and the other retail chain stores have moved with a vengeance to dominate the organic market. (naturalnews.com)
  • It is attributed to the fact that a lot of us spent the last 30 years building up an alternative food and farming system in the United States. (naturalnews.com)
  • Growing at 20 percent a year, whereas conventional food sales tend to grow about 2 percent a year. (naturalnews.com)
  • It appears that it will continue through the end of this decade, so by then most food sold in grocery stores will have a label that says natural or organic. (naturalnews.com)
  • Sales of organic food rose to a record $43 billion in 2016, an increase of 8.4% from the prior year. (organic.org)
  • A recent TechSci Research report finds the global organic food market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 14% from 2016 to 2021. (organic.org)
  • Is Organic Food Better For You & The Earth? (lesmills.com)
  • As Seufert explains, health concerns are one of the main reasons people buy organic food, but this remains a contentious topic, even within the scientific community. (lesmills.com)
  • The simple fact is that 96 percent of the organic food produced in the world is consumed in developed countries, when it is the developing world that would benefit most from adopting organic farming practices. (lesmills.com)
  • While organic farms allow for more habitats - for bees, earthworms and beneficial soil organisms - lower yields mean more land area is required to produce the same amount of food as a conventional farm. (lesmills.com)
  • Consumers have a variety of healthy and fresh food options from among the three production methods (conventional, GM or organic products) and should feel free to choose foods from among these different production strategies without social stigma or health concerns. (americansugarbeet.org)
  • Travis and his family have found a niche for their organic food in Chicago's booming farm-to-table scene. (civileats.com)
  • Powell notes, "In this ambitious vision for the organization, we've set out to regenerate one million farms on eight million acres of land, supporting some five million people to achieve food sovereignty by 2030. (alive.com)
  • By promoting organic no-till and biological practices, they look to create economic vitality in farming communities and to help people make informed choices about the food they eat. (alive.com)
  • Organic farming matters because it takes more into account than just the amount of food you're growing. (standardprocess.com)
  • Even though it evolved as a reaction against large-scale American agribusinesses, the organic food industry has seen tremendous growth, roughly 20 to 24 percent a year for the past 10 years," said Ronnie Cummins , founder and national director of the Organic Consumers Association . (grist.org)
  • This new directive makes a mockery of organic standards," said Richard Wood , a recent member of the FDA's Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee and executive director of Food Animal Concerns Trust . (grist.org)
  • Once upon a time, all food was "organic. (naturesplus.com)
  • Just as important as what you don't get in organic food is what you do get-more nutrition. (naturesplus.com)
  • These differences are, mainly, attributed to different feeding practices used by the two production systems. (wakeup-world.com)
  • The differences between conventional and organic farming practices are many. (star-k.org)
  • There are some differences in farming practices among conventional, GM and organic farming methods but there are many practices in common. (americansugarbeet.org)
  • Differences in community composition were observed under conventional and organic farming, with soil from organic field exhibiting specific enrichment of key biocontrol fungal genera. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although research has recently focused on describing differences in crop sequence patterns in field experiments, little is known about the real patterns occurring in farms. (lu.se)
  • With this database, we are investigating the structural differences in crop rotations among different farming systems in different regions of Sweden. (lu.se)
  • Attendees learn in Gary Zimmer's field during the 2021 On-Farm Intensive last July. (acresusa.com)
  • Gary Zimmer stops for a discussion in his blueberry field during the 2021 On-Farm Intensive event. (acresusa.com)
  • The foundational principles of organic farming - such as fostering healthy soil , supporting on-farm biodiversity , and the recycling and healthy use of livestock waste - all combat the biggest challenge of our time: climate change. (cornucopia.org)
  • The potential link between certified organic farming and biodiversity and conservation remains unexplored in Australia, despite the country having the world's largest amount of certified organic farmland and unprecedented biodiversity loss. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study modelled the spatial effects of organic farming (intensity of local farming systems), environmental heterogeneity, and urbanisation on two widely studied environmental taxa - vascular plant and bird species richness (surrogate measures of biodiversity) - in South Australia, using a unique certified organic farming postcode level dataset from 2001 to 2016 (N = 5440). (bvsalud.org)
  • The results suggest that a multi-scale spatially refined biodiversity conservation strategy, with spatial targeting that promotes low intensive farming systems and increases landscape heterogeneity to provide quality habitat (a whole of landscape approach by incorporating private agricultural landholders), could be beneficial for biodiversity conservation. (bvsalud.org)
  • I study how crop and grassland management (fertilization, crop rotation, grazing) affect the composition and biodiversity of animal and plant communities to contribute to future conservation practices . (lu.se)
  • His farming costs are $320 per acre while his corn yields 180 bushels per acre. (ecowatch.com)
  • During the "organic transition" period, generally defined as the first three years after switching from conventional to organic management, crop yields are often lower than in conventional systems. (usda.gov)
  • Reported increases in crop yields with successive years of organic farming have been attributed to improvements in soil properties, such as the capacity of the soil microbial community to mineralize N or to suppress disease. (usda.gov)
  • Results for a second year, in which corn (Zea mays L.) was grown in all systems, were also inconsistent with the hypothesis that soil quality improvements lead inevitably to increasing yields with years of organic management. (usda.gov)
  • In the spring and summer of 2020 we carried out observations on farms in Västergötland, Skåne and Halland to identify constraints on organic cereal yields. (lu.se)
  • To get an overview of the organic and conventional farming systems and yields, we carried out a large-scale questionnaire in the major plain regions of Sweden, during spring and summer of 2020. (lu.se)
  • There was minimal or no disturbance to the soil, maintaining permanent ground cover and diverse crop rotations," Montgomery said of the farms he visited. (ecowatch.com)
  • Thanks to the Land Parcel Identification System, we are able to gain insight into crop rotations at farm-level over a large national scale. (lu.se)
  • We are also interested in knowing more about which type of farms are driving specific crop rotations in these areas. (lu.se)
  • The solution that has come to dominate conventional row-crop production is using a genetically modified crop that can survive the herbicides that kill the weeds. (newsociety.com)
  • It is unfortunate that in conventional no-till, the increased efficiency comes along with an increase in herbicide usage, since the system only works if you are able to spray herbicides everywhere, including all over your crop. (newsociety.com)
  • Our organic farming methods foster good aggregation, air and water movement, high organic matter, and the right combination of microorganisms. (standardprocess.com)
  • Her research includes projects involving organic no-till production, organic cover crop systems, participatory breeding and trialing in organic systems, and cost-of-production tools for diversified organic vegetable producers. (acresusa.com)
  • In its letter, Perdue also asked that the implementation deadline for additional space be extended from one year to three years to ensure the ongoing availability of organic chicken for consumers while producers expand farm space. (feedstuffs.com)
  • Understanding exactly how essential the farm is and knowing no other producers are growing their ingredients like this. (standardprocess.com)
  • The term "organic" refers to the way agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat, are grown and processed. (star-k.org)
  • Even if a consumer sees value in buying organic fruits or vegetables, the extra cost may simply not be in their budget, or they may have to limit their selection to only a few products -those could include items with the biggest benefit, such as the onion. (organic.org)
  • We also have freshly picked peaches, pears, plums, prunes, apricots, sweet cherries and some summer vegetables that are pre-picked and available at our farm stand during their appropriate seasons. (pickyourown.org)
  • It's better to buy conventional fruits and vegetables than no fruits and vegetables at all," Freiberg says. (sutterhealth.org)
  • According to research by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment, there are certain fruits and vegetables that are best eaten if organic. (sutterhealth.org)
  • It's best to buy these vegetables in organic form, if possible. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Organic no-till, on the other hand, uses no synthetic inputs. (rodaleinstitute.org)
  • Unlike traditional synthetic inputs, biostimulants foster plant growth and development through natural mechanisms, aligning seamlessly with organic farming principles. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • Tillage is the practice of digging up, turning over, or otherwise agitating the soil with mechanical tools-typically a plow or disc. (rodaleinstitute.org)
  • Such practices are believed to inhibit the production of flavonoids. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • By the mid 1960s, much of wine production became conventional with the introduction of cultivated yeast strains, and many winemakers had a heavy hand in the winemaking process. (lovetoknow.com)
  • That, not surprisingly, has brought with it investments from big business and demands for conventional farming practices more favorable to mass production. (grist.org)
  • Potato production typically uses practices that greatly disturb the soil, particularly at harvest, so organic matter does not build up and greenhouse gases are lost to the atmosphere, project leaders said. (foodmanufacturing.com)
  • Higher levels of hydrolytic enzymes such as chitinase and cellulase, and siderophore production were observed in soil from the organic field compared to the conventional field. (bvsalud.org)
  • Our two PhD students Melanie Karlsson (CEC) and Rafaelle Reumaux (SLU) are investigating factors that affect the possibility of expanding organic crop production in Sweden. (lu.se)
  • Organic herds (n = 32) were smaller and produced less milk than conventional herds (n = 99). (umn.edu)
  • A study in the Journal of Dairy Research investigated the chemical composition of milk sourced from conventional and organic dairy sheep and goats in Greece. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Results showed fat content was lower in the organic milk compared to conventional. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Milk from organic sheep had higher content in MUFA, PUFA, alpha-LNA, cis-9, trans-11 CLA, and omega-3 FA, whereas in milk from organic goats alpha-LNA and omega-3 FA content was higher than that in conventional one. (wakeup-world.com)
  • According to the study, organic milk has a greater nutritional value (due to its fatty acid profile) compared to conventional milk when "produced under the farming conditions practiced in Greece. (wakeup-world.com)
  • The animal diet appears to be the factor which has the highest effect on the CLA concentration in milk and milk products and an organic diet based on fresh or dried forage, that is rich in CLA precursory fatty acids, may improve the yield of fatty acids with beneficial effects on health. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Persons with multidrug-resistant infections were more likely mycin, sulfi soxazole, tetracycline, and trimethoprim-sul- than persons with susceptible infections to report exposure famethoxazole, by using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion to cattle, farms, and unpasteurized milk. (cdc.gov)
  • We are going to talk today about organic milk. (naturalnews.com)
  • One of the types of products that are in serious short supply is organic milk. (naturalnews.com)
  • Wal-Mart is now the No.1 seller of organic milk in the country. (naturalnews.com)
  • The problem is that the milk they are selling -- Horizon Organic -- is not really organic . (naturalnews.com)
  • What should organic really mean in terms of, not only the treatment of the cows, but also what chemicals are not in the milk , for example? (naturalnews.com)
  • Under the new guidelines, sickly dairy cows can be treated not just with antibiotics but with numerous others drugs and still have their milk qualify as organic, so long as 12 months pass between the time the treatments are administered and the time the milk is sold. (grist.org)
  • And, while David acknowledges that these business practices add to his costs, he sees a positive return based on the growing premium consumers will pay for responsibly grown produce. (nextbillion.net)
  • Ultimately, consumers have shown they put value in organic produce as demand for these products has soared. (organic.org)
  • It's an affirmation, at least in this case, that there is a nutritional difference in organic produce, compared to its conventional counterpart. (organic.org)
  • Still, organic produce does come with a higher price tag. (organic.org)
  • Organic produce is typically more expensive, meaning fewer people can afford it, which in turn affects the employment opportunities for farm workers on organic farms. (lesmills.com)
  • The purpose of farming organically is to protect natural resources to produce an agricultural product. (countryfolks.com)
  • Many people chose to buy organic produce and products because they have concerns about the impact conventional farming practices have on the environment. (sutterhealth.org)
  • If you are on a budget, than spend your money to get the organic produce that can't be peeled and buy conventional versions of all the others. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Choosing organic foods if you frequently consume a lot of produce, if you are pregnant or if you are a feeding a young, growing child is a good idea, Freiberg says. (sutterhealth.org)
  • To eliminate the effects of grower experience and weather, we designed the first replicated, side-by-side comparison between an established organic system and an identically managed transitional system using a tomato-corn rotation. (usda.gov)
  • Over the course of ten years, organically produced tomatoes were compared to their conventional counterpart. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Second, organic dried fruits are not only better for the environment and those that grow them, but they make a far more delicious gift. (nextbillion.net)
  • Soil from organic field exhibited higher disease-suppressive potential than that from conventional farming, against the pathogens selected for the study. (bvsalud.org)
  • Many consumers' preferences for organically produced foods are based on misconceptions about perceived benefits of organic foods compared to conventional or GM products. (americansugarbeet.org)
  • Farming equipment typically burn fossil fuels, and large conventional farms demand huge quantities of industrially produced fertilizers. (cornucopia.org)
  • A very large body of evidence thus suggests that plant phenolics, clearly present in higher concentrations in organic than conventional foods, are effective in the fight against cancer, heart disease and age-related neurological dysfunction. (i-sis.org.uk)
  • But as Seufert points out, it is not surprising that yield increases are higher in conventional farming, because that is where most of the research and development funding is directed. (lesmills.com)
  • Yield increases during the organic transition, when they occur, may result mainly from increased grower experience. (usda.gov)
  • Stewardship initiatives may be the first step to introducing organic farming principles as an alternative to environmentally harmful ag practices. (countryfolks.com)
  • We think that by using more Bio Cotton, we can achieve the biggest results - and that's why we have been one of the world's largest buyers of certified organic cotton for the last six years. (c-and-a.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the potential to identify high-risk populations for suicide prevention in clinical practice. (cdc.gov)
  • In conclusion, despite the use of CAM by some of Jung's followers, Jung was dedicated to understanding the healing mechanism from the psychic perspective and there is no evidence that he integrated body-mind or other CAM techniques, like breathing, stretching, herbal treatment, dieting and fasting, homeopathy and acupuncture, into his clinical practice, although he himself practiced yoga for a short period. (bvsalud.org)
  • We compared identically managed, replicated 0.4 ha plots differing only in the duration of organic management (1 and 2 yr "transitional" vs. >5 yr "organic") with conventionally managed plots. (usda.gov)
  • Join The Cornucopia Institute as we keep you informed via live tweet and web updates from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting in St. Paul, MN October 24-26. (cornucopia.org)
  • In a nutshell, "Conventional and organic farming methods have different consequences on the environment and people. (naturallysavvy.com)
  • There's a lot of common ground between these two farming methods, and there's a place for both. (ilfb.org)
  • GMOs are used in conventional farming methods. (ilfb.org)
  • The distillery proudly sources 100% organic barley, eschewing conventional agricultural methods and favouring a more environmentally friendly approach. (bbr.com)
  • Practicing organic farming methods is only part of our equation for cultivating nutrient-rich plants. (standardprocess.com)
  • Organic and regenerative farming methods are not the same on all farms. (standardprocess.com)
  • There are no rescue methods in organic farming. (standardprocess.com)
  • According to one study , organically farmed soil has a greater potential for long-term storage of carbon-a key factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (naturesplus.com)
  • Contrary to prediction, the soil microbial communities in the transition treatment were not intermediate between those in the organic and conventional treatment. (usda.gov)
  • Soil microbial community structure and function in the transitional plots were not generally intermediate between organic and conventional plots. (usda.gov)
  • We are therefore concerned about a number of welfare issues that can arise on fish farms. (spca.bc.ca)
  • The new alliance between STAR-K and QAI highlights our shared commitment to help companies provide high-quality kosher certified organic products, in a more efficient and cost-effective manner," said STAR-K President Dr. Avrom Pollak. (star-k.org)
  • Recognising the benefit, both for the earth and farm itself, Ham shared that their Korean tea farm Wild Orchard made the commitment to shift its practices from organic to regenerative. (teaandcoffee.net)
  • A deep commitment to organic farming practices is at the heart of Nc'nean's ethos. (bbr.com)
  • He put his entrepreneurial spirit to work and founded Terrafertil, a company offering natural and organic dried fruit for distribution in both domestic and international markets. (nextbillion.net)
  • If you look at the statistics, about 12 cents of every grocery store dollar are going for foods that are labeled as either natural or organic. (naturalnews.com)
  • Natural wine starts with organic or biodynamic viticulture. (lovetoknow.com)
  • While many large-scale conventional vineyards utilize mechanical pickers, natural winemakers handpick the grapes. (lovetoknow.com)
  • We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. (pickyourown.org)
  • Made from organic grapes, natural wines are hand-harvested with no other interventions during the winemaking process. (oregonwinepress.com)
  • However, organic wine isn't necessarily also natural wine, because additives are allowed during the vinification process. (oregonwinepress.com)
  • Perdue Foods has been raising and selling organic broiler chickens since its 2011 acquisition of Coleman Natural Foods and is now the largest certified-organic broiler producer in the U.S. Perdue Farms said it endorses the proposal to give broilers more room inside chicken houses, ensure sufficient pasture space with ready access to the outdoors and require husbandry practices that promote natural behaviors. (feedstuffs.com)
  • The cotton was bundled together and shipped from the farm where it was grown to the processor, perhaps located in Vietnam or India. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • There are about 18,600 cotton farms across the country, located mainly in southern states such as Texas, Georgia, Arkansas and Mississippi. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • While cotton is the main fiber crop grown in America, there is also a rising number of hemp and flax farms, generally around the Pacific Northwest and throughout the Midwest. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • Jeremy Brown farms about 5,000 acres of mainly cotton outside of Lubbock, Texas. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • Around 2013, Brown decided to move a small amount of land over to an organic cotton operation. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • When I looked at my profit and loss statements, as a business owner, the organic [and regenerative] cotton was the one consistently making me more money," Brown says. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • 1) As a big company, we are aware that our actions can have a big impact and empower the organic cotton sector worldwide. (c-and-a.com)
  • Of the cotton currently grown worldwide, less than 1% is certified organic. (c-and-a.com)
  • This means there simply isn't enough organic cotton in the world - otherwise all our products would be 100%Bio Cotton already. (c-and-a.com)
  • What's more, they can benefit from switching to organic cotton: they receive a premium paid for organic cotton instead of conventional cotton. (c-and-a.com)
  • Also, we want to use more certified organic cotton - right now about half of the cotton in our European collections is Bio Cotton, because there just aren't enough organic cotton farms to supply us. (c-and-a.com)
  • This high-tech experiment wasn't all us, of course - we worked together with Fashion for Good, Organic Cotton Accelerator and partner organizations like Kering, PVH Corp. and Zalando. (c-and-a.com)
  • You may have noticed that our Bio Cotton creations are exactly as affordable as our clothes made from conventional cotton. (c-and-a.com)
  • In our stores, you won't have to choose between Bio and conventional cotton for financial reasons. (c-and-a.com)
  • Lightweight Regenerative Organic Certified™ cotton/spandex with enough stretch for high stepping, stemming and all-day comfort at the crag, our casual yet dialed Venga Rock Pants live and breathe rock climbing. (patagonia.com)
  • Organic farming offers benefits to family farms who focus on holistic practices. (cornucopia.org)