Sentences with phrase «for organic farming practices»

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All of the plants for our phytocannabinoid rich (PCR) products are grown in the U.S.A. using organic farming practices, cultivated with naturally developed genetic strains of industrial hemp.

Knowing Rodale Institute is known for teaching proper organic farming practices and offers the training she was looking for, Carla enrolled in the program.

For more than sixty years the Institute has been committed to researching the best practices for organic farming and sharing findings with farmers and scientists around the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planFor more than sixty years the Institute has been committed to researching the best practices for organic farming and sharing findings with farmers and scientists around the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planfor organic farming and sharing findings with farmers and scientists around the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planfor policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planfor people and the planet.

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 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 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 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.

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

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

Now worth $ 1.27 billion dollars to Australia, the growth of the organic industry suggests consumers are willing to pay the price for real food that is farmed with environmentally friendly practices and a concern for animal welfare.

He will highlight how organic farming practices can increase yield while keeping emissions low - a win - win scenario for people and planet.

«The Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule would provide groundbreaking protections for millions of animals on organic farms, bringing USDA organic standards more in line with consumers» expectations of animal welfare practices under that label,» said Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA.

To gain the Certified Transitional logo for its new cereal, Kashi worked with Hesco / Dakota Organic Products, a specialty grain company, to identify and work with two farmers interested in transitioning new land from conventional to organic farming practices.

«I see a really bright future for organics but it saddens me that this bright future will only emerge due to the poor practices that non organic farming and food production have taken throughout history driven mostly by profits.»

At Real Food Farm, education coordinator Aliza Sollins led the group through a tour of the 6 acre property and explained how its production staff and AmeriCorps service members use organic and sustainable farming practices to grow fresh produce for the community.

The Organic Science Cluster will serve to strengthen the capacity and market for domestic organic production while supporting ecologically sound farming practices.

For Straus Family Creamery, organic agriculture, as practiced on small to mid-size family farms, starts with sustainable land stewardship.

Anaheim, Calif., March 8, 2018 — Straus Family Creamery is recognized for leadership in the creation of great - tasting organic dairy products, mission - driven initiatives, and influence in innovative, sustainable organic farming practices at the 38th annual Natural Products Expo West & Engredea.

We believe sustainable organic farming practices are imperative to ensure the health of farming for generations to come and to sustain a thriving relationship among farms, food, people, and the earth.

For the organic farmer today practicing sustainable agricultural principles, this unique terrain allows them to shield their fields from conventional farms, offering a «buffer zone» that far exceeds organic standards.

In light of the book's central questions, a more detailed analysis of actual farming practices in different types of organic farms in Kerala would have added much value for readers already convinced of the general value and importance of organic farming.

Various typical agricultural practices (e.g. ban of synthetic pesticides, organic fertilization, and habitat diversity) on organic farms are less detrimental for arthropod species compared with conventional agriculture.

Now led by its third generation, Lundberg Family Farms uses organic and eco-positive farming practices to produce wholesome, healthful rice products while protecting and improving the environment for future generations.

The organic, biodynamic farming practices used by Lebenswert produce superior milk for a healthier formula.

Biodynamic farming is a type of organic farming and has been practiced on every continent for almost a century.

They wanted to find a partner who shared their vision for a company committed to every aspect of ethical sourcing — organic farming methods, ethical production standards, and put - into - practice environmental awareness.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture initiated certification standards for organic production under the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act in 1990, but as organic farming moved toward large corporate operations the use of USDA - recommended practices had declined.

The feeding with oregano will then be tested in practice on a number of organic dairy farms producing milk for «Naturmælk» (organic dairy).

If you're concerned about finding meat from an animal that was raised humanely and not treated with antibiotics or hormones, look for a certified organic label — or educate yourself about companies» farming practices and choose a brand you trust.

Small organic local farms that practice sustainability are better for the planet than CAFO's in my opinion.

[24] And buying organic crops and meat is better for the earth: organic farmers must follow sustainable farming practices, like improving biodiversity, crop rotation on fields, and biologically - friendly pest management.

Small farmers who use «unconventional» or «beyond organic» agricultural practices are often unable to make a living wage and have to rely on off - farm sources for the majority of their income.

For over 50 years Eminence has been using sustainable farming and green practices to create organic products.

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Rather than create carnivalesque depictions of these individuals, she exposes «the spiritual conviction they have for this way of life,» as a means of acknowledging her own belief in organic, sustainable farming practices.

While we're hopeful that alternative fuel sources will be part of the solution (think hybrid trucks transporting goods) and that organic farming will play a role (organic farming practices eliminate the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides, which currently account for 40 % of the energy used in the food system!)

While organic agriculture practices result in higher soil organic matter (SOM) contents and, in turn, higher nutrient - and water - supplying potential to crops, transition to organic farming typically involves a lag time of several years in which yields can suffer and input demands increase as rebuilding soil microbial communities compete with crops for nitrogen and other available nutrients (Simmons and Coleman, 2008).

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 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 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 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.

Ways to reduce fossil fuel inputs to food systems include the use of farm machinery powered by renewable electricity or farm - produced biofuels; the localization of food systems to reduce transport (perhaps entailing vertical urban agriculture); the adoption of organic and ecological production practices to reduce the need for nitrogen fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides; and an overall reduction in the consumption of highly processed foods.

As organic agriculture is the fastest growing agricultural sector — the majority of new farmers are choosing to farm using organic practices and organic farm management offers a long list of environmental benefits — I am hopeful Congress will incorporate Farm Bill policies that allow for continued and supported growth of the indusfarm using organic practices and organic farm management offers a long list of environmental benefits — I am hopeful Congress will incorporate Farm Bill policies that allow for continued and supported growth of the indusfarm management offers a long list of environmental benefits — I am hopeful Congress will incorporate Farm Bill policies that allow for continued and supported growth of the indusFarm Bill policies that allow for continued and supported growth of the industry.

Organically grown food, while a preferable choice for green shoppers in grocery stores and farmers markets, isn't necessarily the same thing as food grown using smart carbon farming practices, and though the two aren't mutually exclusive, demand for organics is driven more by marketing, while the other is still a bit of a mystery to the average person.

Addressing the climate crisis calls for an «all of the above» approach to reducing carbon emissions and increasing carbon sequestration, and although many of us are inclined to supporting organic farming practices, it's high time we started focusing on carbon farming practices as well.

A conservation community that broke ground in 1992, Prairie Crossing features a natural lake and marsh grasses; an organic farm used for teaching sustainable farming practices and for providing fresh produce to residents; a community center where forums and concerts are held; and an alternative school.