Organic agriculture is an increasingly popular management approach, embraced by growers and consumers alike for its potential ...
Farmer Bryce Loewen's Reedley organic farm has gone a step further, incorporating minimal till to promote soil health.
Gov. Newsom toured an organic farm in 2020 to announce his 30x30 executive order to conserve 30% of the land by 2030. (photo: Governor's Office) A new study finds that rapidly converting 30% of ...
Starting an organic farm requires space, seeds, livestock and money. Fortunately, some financial help is available for people hoping to establish an organic farming operation. Organic farms grow ...
The environmental effects of agriculture and food are hotly debated. But the most widely used method of analysis often tends to overlook vital factors, such as biodiversity, soil quality, pesticide ...
Pollinating insects are endangered globally, with a particularly steep decline over the last 40 years. An extensive 3-year study has found that organic farming methods can contribute to halting the ...
Organic food sales in the U.S. doubled over the last decade, but organic farming hasn’t kept pace. That may change as farmers partner with brands. Mexican and Guatemalan workers harvest organically ...
A new international study into the impact of agricultural land use on climate change has found organic food production is worse for the climate than conventional farming, due to the fact that it needs ...