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A recent study published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation found that farmers are more likely to purchase less expensive pesticides, and...
Aug 05, 2019
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A recent study in the journal Insects shows that planting floral resources for natural enemies and in combination with a trap crop that draws...
Jul 29, 2019
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Organic farming helps bolster important beneficial soil fungi, leading to healthier plants. These fungi improve nutrient uptake and soil health...
Jul 22, 2019
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Organic certification requires farmers to support important biodiversity such as birds and bees. While a lot of research has shown that more...
Jul 15, 2019
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A recent study in Journal Canadian Food Studies Special Issue: Food Procurement shows that large institution kitchens may be key players in...
Jul 08, 2019
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Biological soil amendments like compost are essential for organic farmers, and in some places, organic fertilizer production...
Jul 01, 2019
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It is well known that organic farming practices increase important and beneficial biodiversity. A recent study published in the journal Biota...
Jun 27, 2019
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Milk is an important contributor to a healthy the human diet. It provides important protein, fat, calcium and vitamin D. Equivalents can be found...
Jun 26, 2019
Non-organic milk tests positive for illegal antibiotics, high levels of growth hormones
and controversial pesticide contaminants
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Jun 17, 2019
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The question of whether organic farming can feed the world has fueled many studies that calculate ratios of conventional to organic yield to...
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