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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

Study: Organic strawberries are healthier than conventional

Wed, Sep 08 2010 at 4:40 PM

Researchers do a side-by-side test and find that organic strawberries are higher in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Maria Rodale rallies the faithful with 'Organic Manifesto'

Mon, Aug 30 2010 at 10:12 AM

Publishing house CEO carries on family tradition of helping people and the planet.
Celebrity farmer to show Chinese how to grow giant vegetables

Fri, Aug 06 2010 at 3:03 PM

Clive Bevan will travel to China to share his secrets for creating oversized produce.
Sting opens organic shop on his Tuscan farm

Fri, Aug 06 2010 at 1:25 PM

Called Tenuta il Palagio, store will sell the organic olive oil, wine and salami produced on the singer's estate.
California aims to boost enforcement of organic rules

Fri, Jul 09 2010 at 3:51 AM

Higher prices for organic produce have given farmers an incentive to skip the costly and time-consuming organic certification process.
Green is the new organic in wines

Tue, Jun 22 2010 at 12:32 PM

Many of Mendocino County's 84 vintners are certified organic, biodynamic or carbon neutral.
Supreme Court OK's Roundup Ready alfafa

Tue, Jun 22 2010 at 10:42 AM

Monsanto's herbicide-resistant seeds are one step closer to a farm near you.
City slicker Beekman boys put fabulous back into farming

Fri, Jun 18 2010 at 1:41 PM

The new TV series proves that people can still look immaculate surrounded by mud and manure.
'The Fabulous Beekman Boys': Queer eye for the farming guy

Fri, Jun 11 2010 at 6:33 AM

How's this for a reality show? Two gay Manhattanites move to the country and buy a farm.
Calif. farmer creating identity for his rice

Fri, Jun 11 2010 at 3:27 AM

Michael Bosworth is selling his organic rice directly to restaurants and retailers, preserving the identity and quality of his grain.

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Organic Farming

Articles about Organic Farming

Study: Organic strawberries are healthier than conventional

Maria Rodale rallies the faithful with 'Organic Manifesto'

Celebrity farmer to show Chinese how to grow giant vegetables

Sting opens organic shop on his Tuscan farm

California aims to boost enforcement of organic rules

Green is the new organic in wines

Supreme Court OK's Roundup Ready alfafa

City slicker Beekman boys put fabulous back into farming

'The Fabulous Beekman Boys': Queer eye for the farming guy

Calif. farmer creating identity for his rice

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