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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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A farm grows in Malibu

Fri, May 28 2010 at 1:38 PM

Planning to surf in Malibu this summer? Hang ten at Zuma Beach -- then stop by Vital Zuman Organic Farm for delicious local produce.
How to build a greenhouse

Wed, May 05 2010 at 11:02 AM

Save money and garden all year long by building a greenhouse.
Hanoi gets first CSA farm

Mon, Apr 26 2010 at 7:53 AM

Farmers who were once wary of selling produce to 'city people' now have 300 regular customers, make more money, and don't get headaches.
The crop mob mentality

Fri, Apr 23 2010 at 11:42 AM

Mobs of people are descending upon small, sustainable farms. Why?
Bee population drops by 29 percent

Wed, Apr 07 2010 at 12:38 PM

Video: The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the population of honey bees dropped 29 percent last year, leading scientists to worry about a crisis. Dr. Reese Halter with the Global Forest Science has the details.
White House garden thrived through winter

Mon, Mar 29 2010 at 9:29 AM

Snowmageddon couldn't stop the famous kitchen garden.
Andrew Weil: Focus organic research on pesticides, not phytonutrients

Wed, Mar 17 2010 at 12:24 PM

Natural health guru Andrew Weil believes more people will be convinced to go organic if they learn about pesticides in food.
'The Raw Milk Revolution: Behind America's Emerging Battle Over Food Rights'

Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 8:07 AM

Journalist David E. Gumpert dives into a battle by consumers and producers against government restrictions. The author's approach might leave a sour taste in your mouth.
11 things you thought were green -- but there's a catch

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 10:55 AM

Going green requires difficult lifestyle changes — choosing from an overwhelming assortment of options and sifting through a lot of misinformation while you're at it.
Crop Mobs: Wannabe farmers dabble in sustainable agriculture

Tue, Mar 02 2010 at 1:43 PM

Crop Mobs descend on small sustainable farms to dig, harvest and build community in a North Carolina-based movement that's sweeping the country.

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Organic Farming

Articles about Organic Farming

A farm grows in Malibu

How to build a greenhouse

Hanoi gets first CSA farm

The crop mob mentality

Bee population drops by 29 percent

White House garden thrived through winter

Andrew Weil: Focus organic research on pesticides, not phytonutrients

'The Raw Milk Revolution: Behind America's Emerging Battle Over Food Rights'

11 things you thought were green -- but there's a catch

Crop Mobs: Wannabe farmers dabble in sustainable agriculture

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