Organic Farming Methods And Markets

Author : Andrew Mefferd
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781550926774

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The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution by Andrew Mefferd Pdf

Learn how to use natural no-till systems to increase profitability, efficiency, carbon sequestration, and soil health on your small farm. The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution is the comprehensive farmer-developed roadmap showing how no-till lowers barriers to starting a small farm, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases efficiency and profitability, and promotes soil health. Farming without tilling has long been a goal of agriculture, yet tilling remains one of the most dominant paradigms; almost everyone does it. But tilling kills beneficial soil life, burns up organic matter, and releases carbon dioxide. If the ground could instead be prepared for planting without tilling, time and energy could be saved, soil organic matter increased, carbon sequestered, and dependence on machinery reduced. This hands-on manual offers: Why roller-crimper no-till methods don't work for most small farms A decision-making framework for the four no-till methods: occultation, solarization, organic mulches grown in place, and applied to beds Ideas for starting a no-till farm or transitioning a working farm A list of tools, supplies, and sources. This is the only manual of its kind, specifically written for natural and small-scale farmers who wish to expand or explore chemical-free, regenerative farming methods.

Author : Robert Steffen,Floyd Allen,James Foote
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1972-01-01
Category : Organic farming
ISBN : 0878570195

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Organic Farming: Methods and Markets by Robert Steffen,Floyd Allen,James Foote Pdf

Author : Jean-Martin Fortier,Marie Bilodeau
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780865717657

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The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin Fortier,Marie Bilodeau Pdf

Grow better not bigger with proven low-tech, human-scale, biointensive farming methods

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003-06-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264101517

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Organic Agriculture Sustainability, Markets and Policies by OECD Pdf

This publication reveals that organic agriculture is disadvantaged by current agricultural support policies, and the proliferation of standards and labels has sometimes confused consumers and impeded trade.

Author : Maurizio Canavari,Kent D. Olson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387395821

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Organic Food by Maurizio Canavari,Kent D. Olson Pdf

The book gives an overview of the organic food sector, both in Italy and in the US. It covers economic issues raised by organic farming, taking into account the consumer's needs but also the managerial and budget constraints experienced by the farmers. The book also details how agricultural economists perform analyses dealing with organic produce at different points in the supply chain.

Author : Pam Dawling
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781550925128

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Sustainable Market Farming by Pam Dawling Pdf

Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.

Author : Jean-Martin Fortier
Publisher : New Society Publisher
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781550925555

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The Market Gardener by Jean-Martin Fortier Pdf

Les Jardins de la Grelinette is a micro-farm located in eastern Quebec, just north of the American border. Growing on just 1.5 acres, owners Jean-Martin and Maude-Helène feed more than two hundred families through their thriving CSA and seasonal market stands and supply their signature mesclun salad mix to dozens of local establishments. The secret of their success is the low-tech, high-yield production methods they’ve developed by focusing on growing better rather than growing bigger, making their operation more lucrative and viable in the process. The Market Gardener is a compendium of la Grelinette’s proven horticultural techniques and innovative growing methods. This complete guide is packed with practical information on: Setting-up a micro-farm by designing biologically intensive cropping systems, all with negligible capital outlay Farming without a tractor and minimizing fossil fuel inputs through the use of the best hand tools, appropriate machinery, and minimum tillage practices Growing mixed vegetables systematically with attention to weed and pest management, crop yields, harvest periods, and pricing approaches Inspired by the French intensive tradition of maraichage and by iconic American vegetable grower Eliot Coleman, author and farmer Jean-Martin shows by example how to start a market garden and make it both very productive and profitable. Making a living wage farming without big capital outlay or acreages may be closer than you think. Jean-Martin Fortier is a passionate advocate of strong local food systems and founder of Les Jardins de la Grelinette, an internationally recognized model for successful biointensive micro-farming.

Author : USDA Study Team on Organic Farming (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Organic farming
ISBN : UOM:39015032224936

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Report and Recommendations on Organic Farming by USDA Study Team on Organic Farming (U.S.) Pdf

Abstract: A comprehensive USDA study of organic farming inthe U.S., Japan, and Europe is focused on the rationales for choosing this method, the sociopolitical influences,technology and management systems, economic factors andsuccess, research and educational needs, and implementationmethods. Interest in organic farming is increasing as theadverse effects of intensive chemical farming become betterknown, such as costs and availability of energy and chemical fertilizer, decline of soil productivity, environmentalpollution, health hazards, and the decline of the familyfarm and local marketing. A few of the findings of the study are that the organic farming movement covers a widespectrum of practice and is not limited by size; ismotivated by concerns for conservation, health, and costcontrol; uses modern techniques, equipment, and managementpractices; is suited to crop-livestock interdependence; andis more labor intensive, less energy consuming, and lessprofitable than conventional farming.

Author : Bernhard Freyer,Jim Bingen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789401791908

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Re-Thinking Organic Food and Farming in a Changing World by Bernhard Freyer,Jim Bingen Pdf

This book is based on the assumption that “organic has lost its way”. Paradoxically, it comes at a time when we witness the continuing of growth in organic food production and markets around the world. Yet, the book claims that organic has lost sight of its first or fundamental philosophical principles and ontological assumptions. The collection offers empirically grounded discussions that address the principles and fundamental assumptions of organic farming and marketing practices. The book draws attention to the core principles of organic and offers different clearly articulated and well-defined conceptual frameworks that offer new insights into organic practices. Divided into five parts, the book presents new perspectives on enduring issues, examines standards and certification, gives insights into much-discussed and additional market and consumer issues, and reviews the interplay of organic and conventional farming. The book concludes with a framework for rethinking ethics in the organic movement and reflections on the positioning of organic ethics.

Author : William Lockeretz
Publisher : CABI
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845932893

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Organic Farming by William Lockeretz Pdf

This book discusses organic farming with regards to the origins and principles, policies and markets, organizations and institutions, and future concepts.

Author : Robert C. Oelhaf
Publisher : Allanheld Osmun
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : WISC:89031276108

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Organic Agriculture by Robert C. Oelhaf Pdf

Author : Robert Paarlberg
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780525566816

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Resetting the Table by Robert Paarlberg Pdf

A bold, science-based corrective to the groundswell of misinformation about food and how it's produced, examining in detail local and organic food, food companies, nutrition labeling, ethical treatment of animals, environmental impact, and every other aspect from farm to table. Consumers want to know more about their food—including the farm from which it came, the chemicals used to grow it, its nutritional value, how the animals were treated, and the costs to the environment. They are being told that buying organic foods, unprocessed and sourced from small local farms, is the most healthful and sustainable option. But what if we’re wrong? In Resetting the Table, Robert Paarlberg reviews the evidence and finds abundant reason to disagree. He delineates the ways in which global food markets have in fact improved our diet, and how "industrial" farming has recently turned green, thanks to GPS-guided precision methods that cut energy use and chemical pollution. He makes clear that America's serious obesity crisis does not come from farms, or from food deserts, but instead from "food swamps" created by food companies, retailers, and restaurant chains. And he explains how, though animal welfare is lagging behind, progress can be made through continued advocacy, more progressive regulations, and perhaps plant-based imitation meat. He finds solutions that can make sense for farmers and consumers alike and provides a road map through the rapidly changing worlds of food and farming, laying out a practical path to bring the two together.

Author : Mrinila Singh,Keshav Lall Maharjan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811056192

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Sustainability of Organic Farming in Nepal by Mrinila Singh,Keshav Lall Maharjan Pdf

This book explores the sustainability aspect of organic and conventional farming systems, which is commonly categorized into three sub-aspects: social, environmental and economic. The social structure of a given area, organic friendly technologies, soil properties, crop diversification and income are the elements chosen for comparison, and are analyzed using descriptive and statistical methods. In addition, the book assesses the current status of the local organic market in Nepal and field experiments involving the use of various organic means to achieve better production for selected vegetables. Determining the benefits and/or challenges of organic and conventional farming is important to determining the most viable type of farming in the long term, but can be greatly impacted by a given area’s specific characteristics (social, environmental, political, etc.), which is why this study focuses on a specific location: the Chitwan district of Nepal, where group conversion to organic farming has existed alongside conventional farming for years. This book offers a useful guide for both practitioners and academic researchers who are interested in organic farming and food security, particularly in developing countries.

Author : Jennifer Laffan
Publisher : NSW Agriculture
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781742561875

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Organic Farming: Crops, fruits and vegetables by Jennifer Laffan Pdf

Principles of organic cropping plus extensive case studies for a range of enterprises such as soybeans, wheat, citrus, nuts, coffee, strawberries, tropical fruit, sheep, cattle, vegetables and many other examples. There is a growing demand for organic produce, and this book explores the value-adding benefits of organic practices in farming, economically and environmentally. With a scientific background and a wide range of real world case studies, this book will help you consider different methods of organic farming and how to implement them. It will show you how to farm in a way that cares for the environment, without using synthetic chemicals. See Organic Farming: an introduction for a thorough overview of composting, earthworms, managing pests and diseases, farm management considerations, converting to organics and certification. Other titles in this series: Organic Farming: An introduction Organic Farming: Livestock

Author : Connor J. Fitzmaurice,Brian J. Gareau
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780300199451

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Organic Futures by Connor J. Fitzmaurice,Brian J. Gareau Pdf

An exploration of the lived experience of small-scale organic farmers in New England that unpacks how they balance their ideals with economic realities In recent years, the popularity of organically grown produce has exploded. In 2014, organic fruits and vegetables accounted for 12% of all produce sales in the United States, with $39 billion in consumer sales reported for 2015. As a federally recognized niche market within the agricultural mainstream, organic farming is increasingly on display in American grocery stores. Yet the organic food most Americans consume today is produced by an industrial food system at odds with the practices and ideals of small-scale farmers. Taking an ethnographic approach, the fieldwork by Connor Fitzmaurice and Brian Gareau at a small New England organic farm sheds light on how farmers navigate the difficult terrain between practices of sustainability and the economic realities of contemporary agriculture. Drawing on extensive research, Fitzmaurice and Gareau examine the historical context, complexities, and viability of nonconventional organic farming practices: practices that seek to balance ecology and community with the business of agriculture.