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Organic Farmers
Farm of the Future
Perhaps there was a time when there was a clear divide between organic farmers and conventional farmers. But if those lines ever existed, they are certainly blurred today.
Conventional Farmers Trying Organic Practices
Farm of the Future
Perhaps there was a time when there was a clear divide between organic farmers and conventional farmers. But if those lines ever existed, they are certainly blurred today.
Chemicals and Organic Farming
Farm of the Future
While organic systems limit what inputs can be applied, they don’t eliminate them entirely.
California’s $61 Billion Harvest Shows Its Global Strength
California Ag Today
A new USDA report shows California’s unmatched role in feeding domestic and global markets.
Mandates vs. Margins: California’s Organic Farming Crossroads
California Ag Today
California’s push to expand organic acreage faces real-world resistance from farmers navigating high costs, tight labor, and tough market conditions.
Organic Transition Is A Long Term Commitment
Farm of the Future
Organic farm products can fetch higher prices, but is it worth the investment required to transition to organic production?
No such thing as 'natural farming'
Farm of the Future
Consumers and some advocacy groups want more natural approaches to farming. But what is “natural farming”, anyway?
The Profitability of Converting Land to Organic
Farm of the Future
Depending on the situation, it can be profitable to convert conventional land to organic.
Is Tillage a Problem for Organic Agriculture?
Farm of the Future
Certified organic farmers often have to utilize tillage to make up for the lack of chemical tools.
OGRAIN Farmer Network
Farm of the Future
The Organic Grain Resource and Information Network (OGRAIN) connects farmers who want to learn from each other.