«This makes the clearest, strongest argument we've yet seen in a reputable publication like this for
adopting organic practices,» states Laura Batcha, executive director of the Organic Trade Association.
«This makes the clearest, strongest argument we've yet seen in a reputable publication like this for
adopting organic practices,» said Laura Batcha, Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association.
Not exact matches
We all know the price of food has precious little to do with what farmers are paid, but if sufficient quantity and moderate price can't be achieved with our current
organic practices, what must we learn and
adopt to make it happen?
Always check with your
organic certification agency before
adopting new
practices or using new materials.
In many cases, heirloom plants do meet the guidelines of the USDA's National
Organic Program because they are typically grown by small - scale gardeners who have
adopted organic farming
practices.
Whether they were
organic or still used some fertilizers and pesticides, the farms I visited that
adopted this transformational suite of
practices all reported harvests that consistently matched or exceeded those from neighboring conventional farms after a short transition period.
If you find it confusing as I do to remember the distinctions of which
organic veggies are safe to use the cooking water for and which are not or if you mix you veggies together when you steam them, it is best to just
adopt the
practice of not using the cooking water at all.
However,
adopting a lifestyle that incorporates real,
organic, whole foods will make any Yoga
practice much more powerful.
Many agricultural
practices are site - specific, but composting is one fundamental element of
organic and regenerative agriculture that can be
adopted by anyone growing and / or eating food.