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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)

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Michael Pollan's 'Food Rules' in stop animation

Mon, Feb 20 2012 at 9:52 AM

This short video of moving vegetables explains why so much food is grown yet so many people remain food insecure.
TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way We Eat

Fri, Jan 20 2012 at 8:45 AM

If you can't get to New York City on Jan. 21 to view the conference live, you can watch via a live stream. You might even be able to get in on a viewing party.
A healthy trend: More young people are becoming farmers

Mon, Jan 02 2012 at 8:40 AM

After years of trending upwards, the average age of the American farmer is on the decline as an increasing number of young people take up a life as a farmer.
'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' are engaged

Mon, Dec 19 2011 at 2:58 PM

Brent Ridge asked Josh Kilmer-Purcell for his hand in marriage during a taping of 'The Real Housewives of NYC.'
Top photos: Tiptoeing through mistletoe and 1 really smart car

Fri, Dec 02 2011 at 8:14 AM

The top environmental photos of the week.
The constant gardeners

Tue, Nov 29 2011 at 1:35 PM

Confronting climate change and poverty, a new crop of city farmers comes of age in Africa.
What you need to know about raising chickens

Mon, Nov 14 2011 at 2:43 PM

Gone are the days when every family had a pair of chickens in their backyard and fresh eggs daily ... or are they? Find out how to start raising chickens and why your health could benefit.
Watch: From the office to open fields

Tue, Oct 11 2011 at 8:00 AM

Ami Gignac discusses her transition from the corporate world to farming.
Urban beekeeping: When bees stop making honey

Tue, Sep 27 2011 at 4:35 AM

As urban beekeeping becomes popular practice, what do you make of it when your bees stop making honey?
French vintners divided over 2011 harvest risks

Tue, Sep 13 2011 at 11:03 AM

A dry spring and a wet start to summer have persuaded some wine growers to start harvesting in late August, while others have bided their time.

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Organic Farming

Articles about Organic Farming

Michael Pollan's 'Food Rules' in stop animation

TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way We Eat

A healthy trend: More young people are becoming farmers

'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' are engaged

Top photos: Tiptoeing through mistletoe and 1 really smart car

The constant gardeners

What you need to know about raising chickens

Watch: From the office to open fields

Urban beekeeping: When bees stop making honey

French vintners divided over 2011 harvest risks

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