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Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on ecosystem management and attempts to reduce or eliminate external agricultural inputs, especially synthetic ones. It is a holistic production management system that promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity.
In preference to the use of off-farm inputs, organic farming emphasizes management practices, taking into account that regional conditions require locally adapted systems. Utilizing both traditional and scientific knowledge, organic agricultural systems rely on agronomic, biological, and mechanical methods (these may require external inputs of nonrenewable resources, like tractor fuel), as opposed to using synthetic materials, to fulfill any specific function within the system. Organic farming is also associated with support for principles beyond cultural practices, such as fair trade and environmental stewardship, although this does not apply to all organic farms and farmers.
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Organic farming excludes the use of synthetic inputs, such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In many countries the use of veterinary drugs is excluded. In a number of countries, including the US, Bulgaria, Iceland, Norway, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey, Australia, India, Japan, the Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Argentina, Costa Rica, Tunisia, and in the EU, organic farming is also defined by law, so that the commercial use of the term organic to describe farming and food products is regulated by the government. Where laws exist, organic certification is available to farms for a fee, and it is usually illegal for a non-certified farm to call itself or its products organic. Elsewhere, for example, in Canada, voluntary certification is available, while legislation may be pending. More on [ Organic farming ]
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The Functional Assessment of Wetlands: Towards Evaluation of Ecosystem Services
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... flood regulation, water purification, climate regulation, biodiversity, agriculture (e.g. grazing land), and amenity. A functional ... Element Storage (function). Trace Element Export (function). Organic Carbon Concentration Control (function). Introduction. Ecosystem maintenance ... Concentration Control (function). Introduction. Ecosystem maintenance (function). Food web support (function). SECTION 4 SCORING AND ...
GrowthGate Acquires Part of Averda International Ltd.
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... 33.33% of Averda International Ltd., an integrated waste management concern with solid waste operations concentrated ... policy in producing waste-generated fertilizers and other organic by-products, operating efficient recycling programs, exploring bio-fuel ...
Want your pet to eat "natural" foods? You'd better read labels
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:51:00 -0000
... the biggest trend in the pet market: food that is wholesome and delicious. Walk down ... time -- to feed our pets the foods that most of us would consider "natural." ... on the cans I got for Mews: organic turkey, chicken broth, organic brown rice, organic ...
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ABC Organics - California firm providing consultancy services, expertise, and products for organic growers.
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Acres U.S.A. - Monthly magazine covering eco-agriculture.
Meta Description: [ Acres U.S.A. is North America's largest and oldest publisher of sustainable agriculture books and information teaching farmers how to grow healthy food without poisons using non-toxic, natural, environmental technologies while building our topsoil and sustaining our natural resources. ]
Biological Control Virtual Information Center - Biological control is the use of one organism to suppress another. Information on the method from the Center for Integrated Pest Management, NC State University.
CORE Organic - Coordination of European transnational research in organic food and farming.
Earthbound Farm - Grows and packages a line of organic salads and other produce. Includes information about organic farming. Central California.
Meta Description: [ A great resource for information about organics, delicious recipes, and Earthbound Farm organic salads fruits and vegetables. ]
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Growing Organic - Marilyn Davis describes Leslie Duram's study of organic farmers in Illinois, funded by Southern Illinois University's Special Research Program.
Live Earth Products - Producers of humates derived from humic shale. Information about marketing the material, and its benefits.
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Mech Linx - Solutions for biodynamic farming.
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Nojoqui Farms - Southern California growers of organic vegetables explain the benefits and techniques of organic growing in words and photos.
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Organic Agriculture at FAO - Provides information on organic agriculture such as work objectives, documents and publications.
Meta Description: [ This web site provides information on organic agriculture available in FAO such as work objectives, documents and publications, bibliographical references, meetings, etc. It also functions as a "road map" whereby users are directed to other relevant websites. ]
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Organic Cotton - Examines why chemical-free production is important and shows how you can become involved in choosing organic.
Organic Eprints - Open access archive for papers related to research in organic agriculture.
Organic Europe - An overview of organic farming in 25 European countries.
Organic Farmers and Growers Ltd - Certification and inspection body for the production and processing of organic food in the UK. Technical information, news and events.
Meta Description: [ Organic Farmers & Growers is one of the UK's leading organic certification bodies, inspecting and licensing all manner or organic farming and food production ]
Organic Farming Compliance Handbook - Resource guide for US Western region agricultural professionals. Covers principles, standards and systems, materials compliance, economics, and resources. Constructed as multiple PDF documents.
Organic Farming:Facing Choices at the Crossroads - Charles Benbrook's address to the Sharing the Lessons of Organic Farming Conference at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1998.
Organic Inputs Evaluation - The objective of the project is to develop recommendations for harmonized and standardized procedures for the evaluation of plant protection products, as well as for fertilizers and soil conditioners authorized for use in organic agriculture according to Council Regulation 2092/91.
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Organic South West - Promoting organic food, and farming in Cornwall (England). Includes information for both producers and shoppers with a directory, marketplace and events diary. May not work on all browsers.
Meta Description: [ The Organic South West website is the South West's biggest searchable directory of organic livestock, forage and grazing. This free service is available to all organic producers, processors and consumers. ]
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Organic Trade Services - Includes industry news, a weekly online magazine, an international directory, and pertinent legislation.
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Organic-research.com - An online community for organic farming and food. News headlines, searchable database, research papers, job listings, bookstore, schedule of conferences and workshops, educational courses, laws and regulations, large collection of annotated links, and a newsletter. An additional members-only area available.
Organic.dk - Danish organic food and farming network. News, companies, facts and organizations.
Meta Description: [ Danish organic food network, news, companies, facts and organizations ]
Organic.org - Offers news, articles, recipes, FAQ and other resources on organic food and lifestyle.
Organics: The Blurred Vision of ABC's 20/20 - J. Robert Hatherill and Jeff Nelson expose the way that chemical companies use major media outlets to scare the public about the alleged dangers of organic foods.
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Oxfam Community Aid Abroad: Organic Farming (Sri Lanka) - Nalini Kasynathan describes a field trip to Nawalapitiya (Central Highlands), Sri Lanka in 1995, where the Eco-Conservation Organisation (ECO) was established in 1978 to promote biogas technology and organic farming.
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Peaceful Valley Farm Supply - Supplies tools, equipment, and goods to organic gardeners and farmers.
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Pig Health: Organic Farming - Articles on organic bacon, pork and pigmeat production in United Kingdom, Europe and the USA.
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Soil Association Organic Food Awards - A celebration of the very best in organic food and farming.
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Soil Foodweb Incorporated - Soil health laboratory services for organic growers, and information on sustainable agriculture.
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