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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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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.
Al Gore compares climate deniers to racists

Mon, Aug 29 2011 at 11:07 AM

The former V.P. says global warming doubters will one day be seen similarly to racists, and urges people who support emissions cuts to 'win the conversation.'
Sustainable agriculture programs are on the rise

Tue, Aug 16 2011 at 10:37 AM

More colleges are offering organic and sustainable agriculture degree programs.
Farmers markets spur job growth, new report finds

Tue, Aug 09 2011 at 11:29 AM

As the economy limps along, farmers markets are showing record growth, and that growth could bring thousands of jobs with it.
It's time to think winter CSA

Tue, Aug 02 2011 at 4:01 PM

Think ahead to ensure that you're getting local foods for as much of the year as you can.
Organic yoga wear for music lovers

Fri, May 27 2011 at 4:19 PM

Musician Michael Franti has co-founded a new fashionable yoga company that makes organic fashions and donates 10 percent to nonprofit groups.
Read Prince Charles’ speech at the Future for Food Conference

Thu, May 05 2011 at 3:45 PM

The entire text of the Prince of Whales’ speech at Georgetown University about the future of food is on his website.

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Organic Farming

Articles about Organic Farming

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

Al Gore compares climate deniers to racists

Sustainable agriculture programs are on the rise

Farmers markets spur job growth, new report finds

It's time to think winter CSA

Organic yoga wear for music lovers

Read Prince Charles’ speech at the Future for Food Conference

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