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Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. (Source: USDA / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Organic Farming

Organic dairy co-op MOOMilk lands $3 million in investment

Thu, May 23 2013 at 10:41 AM

The small Maine-based co-op, which has struggled to gain a hold in the marketplace, received $3 million in much-need investment.
Can you grow vegetables in the shade?

Thu, May 09 2013 at 6:05 PM

Yes, there is such a thing as a shade vegetable. Some vegetables prefer limited exposure to sunlight. But it's important to know which veggie needs what.
Earthbound Farm's farm stand honors its roots

Mon, May 06 2013 at 10:28 PM

The organic produce company may sell nationally, but it still keeps a roadside stand in Central California where people can buy organic produce and much more.
Growing green: Interview with organic farmer Daniel Mays

Sun, May 05 2013 at 10:22 AM

After graduating from college, Daniel Mays followed his heart back to the land and has been working to build his own small organic farm up here in Maine.
A B&B in Oregon reimagines the corn silo

Wed, May 01 2013 at 5:24 PM

You won't find any Beatles memorabilia at this Abbey Road, but you'll love the goats and chickens.
How small-scale farmers are growing more rice with less water and fewer chemicals

Mon, Apr 15 2013 at 11:34 AM

SRI surprises agribusiness giants with its record-breaking harvests.
5 ways to help children help bees

Tue, Apr 09 2013 at 11:41 AM

You don't have to become a beekeeper (unless you really want to) to show your children how important these pollinators are.
Organic food is good for flies, study finds

Wed, Mar 27 2013 at 9:33 AM

Fruit flies live longer and lay more eggs when they eat organic food, according to a study published by university researchers and an ambitious Texas teenager.
World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago

Tue, Mar 26 2013 at 7:21 AM

FarmedHere, a new 90,000-square-foot indoor farm, just opened in the suburbs of Chicago and is now the largest facility of its kind in the world.
Is there room in the market for small organic dairy farmers?

Fri, Mar 22 2013 at 4:26 PM

'Betting The Farm' tells the story of a group of intrepid organic farmers struggling to keep their small Maine dairy farms alive. Learn about how MOO Milk is fighting for a place in your refrigerator.

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Organic Farming

Articles about Organic Farming

Organic dairy co-op MOOMilk lands $3 million in investment

Can you grow vegetables in the shade?

Earthbound Farm's farm stand honors its roots

Growing green: Interview with organic farmer Daniel Mays

A B&B in Oregon reimagines the corn silo

How small-scale farmers are growing more rice with less water and fewer chemicals

5 ways to help children help bees

Organic food is good for flies, study finds

World's largest indoor vertical farm opens in Chicago

Is there room in the market for small organic dairy farmers?

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