Sentences with phrase «farming practices on»

To offer the most pure and natural products to your family, they use responsible farming practices on 50 year organic soil.

The main experiments used to conduct this research are the Farming Systems Trial (FST)- the oldest continuous trial in the US that compares organic and conventional farming systems, the new Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal health.

Traditional farming practices on the Yucatán Peninsula originated with the region's native inhabitants, the Maya.

Consumers purchase organic foods for different reasons, including concerns about the effects of conventional farming practices on the environment, human health, and animal welfare.

The main experiments used to conduct this research are the Farming Systems Trial (FST)- the oldest continuous trial in the US that compares organic and conventional farming systems, the new Vegetable Systems Trial (VST)- comparing the impacts organic and conventional farming practices on nutrient density in vegetables and linkages to soil health, and Integrated Crop - Livestock Systems using annual and perennial crops along with cattle or hogs for soil, plant, and animal health.

Not exact matches

The winery was founded on the idea of self - sufficiency and a desire to bring sustainable farming practices into the mainstream.

A Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC)-- it might be a doctor's practice, or a farm, or a restaurant — pays about 15 per cent tax on profits from its main business line.

A: Rooted in Hope will be working on a new project focused on water and sustainable farming practices with the City of Refuge in Ghana.

Government has often played a role in promoting performance - enhancing work practices to enhance overall economy - wide outcomes from higher productivity and innovation, such as the long history of agricultural extension services (since 1887) to spread information on best practices in farming, and employer education on safety practices conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

It was not until my daughter at the age of sixteen, after seeing a program on factory farming, declared that she would never eat meat again, that I began to become a practicing vegetarian.

When Epicurean Group opened its doors more than a decade ago as a foodservice management company, it broke new ground for the industry by using local farms and ranches as suppliers and focusing on sustainable practices.

There is a need to start short - term courses on farm management practices, modern animal management practices, etc. for milk producers, with adequate grants from government to institutes providing such courses.

We use our experience and best practices in farming and packing as a competitive advantage to deliver on consistency and high quality.

Over the last 50 years, dramatic changes in farm practices and consumer demand have radically transformed the roasts in our supermarkets and the chops on our plates.

Visitors can expect a modern, easy - to - navigate website with quick access to information on Setton Farms» products, important business practices and a fun fact on almost every page.

There are conflicting studies on this topic, but farmer's growing organic produce are limited to the use of pesticides that are naturally occurring, while conventional farming practices use synthetic pesticides that are linked to various health problems such as ADHD in children.

As someone who respects animals, it is essential for me to support farmers that employ humane farming practices by letting their animals roam on pasture, feeding them what they are naturally meant to eat and treating them with respect and gratitude.

Each season is marked with a reflection by farmer Lora Lea or her husband Rick about life on the farm as well as knowledge of sustainability practices that can be incorporated, no matter the location, or lack of farm.

OTA calls on the White House to amend its National Strategy to include an emphasis on agricultural production methods as a valuable solution to our pollinator problem, and to recognize organic farming practices as particularly beneficial to pollinators and their healthy habitats.

With high - hopes to share research, agricultural practices, farming experiences, and more importantly, build new relationships between the two countries, the continuing support organic farmers give each other, can promote organic agriculture on a global level.

The Lodi Rules ™ Program certifies sustainable management of the ecosystem, soils, water, business practices, human resources, and pest control with an emphasis on reducing pesticide risk to farm workers, consumers, small aquatic invertebrates, birds, and bees.

For more information on Wholesome Sweeteners» commitment to organic, sustainable farming or to learn about its Fairtrade practices, visit WholesomeSweeteners.com.

These Montmorency Tart cherries are grown in organic orchards on the Leelanau peninsula in Michigan using sustainable farming practices and have been Glyphosate - Tested by our accredited lab and no trace of glyphosate was found.

To be perfectly honest, it would be quite easy to get away with using prohibited materials or practices on our farm.

Fred & Virginia Miller, the owners / growers of Hill Top Farms, a Certified Organic Membership Farm in southern Wake County, practice sustainable agricultural methods by operating their version of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), you can find information about how it works and how you can join on their website:

The Code of Conduct includes requirements on good agricultural practices, farm management, and social and environmental protection.

de Wit, Jan; Wagenaar, Jan Paul; de Vries, Anneke and Baars, Ton (2006) Milk fatty acids in relation to feeding practices on Dutch organic farms.

This Earth Day I am partnering with the dairy community to tell you about how dairy farmers work hard to take great care of their cows while committing to sustainable practices on their farms.

Our team members love to share their knowledge on all things organic — whether it's our first rate scientific research, farming practices, the organic standards, home gardening or how and why it's vital that we live an authentic, organic life.

Launched in March 2013, the RSSF acknowledges the important role smallholders play in the future of sustainable palm farming by providing financial support to projects focused on obtaining RSPO certification and the promotion of sustainable production practices.

When a new system or method is developed with sustainable practices, SFC works with local farmers to show them how to implement it on their own farms.

C&E Farms prides itself on its food safety practices, he says.

Maple Lodge Farms farmers follow the «Safe, Safer, Safest» food safety program, which includes audited on - farm practices and recognition by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

When the train stopped, farmers gathered to look at the exhibits and listen to lectures on best farming practices.

«When farms sign on for verification, we create case studies applying the 5P's to eight separate categories of sustainability: pest management, good employee practices, soil treatments, climate / energy, water, waste, packaging and community support.

He had gone to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina on a sabbatical from his medical practice and the family - owned, fourth - generation Angus beef farm in Ohio to research the pharmaceuticals.

She has been lauded by former President Barack Obama as an outstanding businesswoman, and has built a company with mission in mind focused on sustainable farming practices and innovative solutions for a healthier planet.

Here's a link for an article on dairyfarmers.ca defending dairy farming and seeking to clarify practices on Canadian dairy farms.

Sustainability There are very mixed opinions in the mainstream on whether organic farming is sustainable when comparing it with conventional farming practices.

Funding is available for producer groups to adapt, validate and demonstrate the business value of integrating new technologies and on - farm management practices into local farming systems.

When you look at our impacts and read the studies, you'll see that water quality consistently improves on farms that are using the best practices we promote through our training and certification work.

All of these practices have reduced the farm's electricity use by 50 percent and generated significant savings on fertilizer and water.

More recently, the winery has committed to sustainability, with a focus on converting all family - owned vineyards to sustainable farming practices as well as the use of solar panels.

«I have an accounting practice with many dairy and rural clients as well as my own dairy farm and I now want to focus more time on those operations,» he said.

The coffee company Nespresso implements those practices on supplier farms, and is piloting a program to boost coffee farmers» climate resilience through agroforestry.

On farms where climate - smart agriculture practices are used, the soil is treated almost as if it were a crop.

Groups will require a person experienced in group facilitation and extension, monitoring and evaluation of on - farm practice change and communication and reporting, to oversee the demonstration.

Nestlé holds training and development programs for farmers on technical topics and best practices, including cattle feeding, breeding, animal health and farm management.

Farmers using climate - smart practices understand that trees do a lot on farms: they can act as windbreaks, reducing soil erosion; they can enrich soil; they can filter water, resulting in higher water quality; they provide shade for workers and shade - loving plants; they create habitat for wildlife and wildlife corridors; they suck up and store greenhouse gasses — the list goes on.

Six MASIPAG farmers shared their experiences and practices on organic and sustainable farming, which were widely lauded by the other participants in the congress.