Sentences with phrase «organic agriculture practices»

All what we do here is based on organic agriculture practices.

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).

Yet, «we already grow enough food to feed the world, we've been doing that for decades,» noted ecologist Catherine Badgley of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor (U.M.), who led a study assessing whether organic agriculture practices alone might adequately meet global nutritional requirements.

There is urgent need, however, to investigate the interactions between organic agriculture practices and natural resources dynamics in these areas.

Over 1200 farmers have since been brought in to observe the benefits of organic agriculture and to learn some simple organic agriculture practices.

In Peru, organic agriculture practices are promoted in the buffer zone of the Ampay Forest Sanctuary.

Second, because sustainable, organic agriculture practices have tremendous potential to mitigate climate change by sequestering (storing) greenhouse gases in the rich and fertile soils.

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It supports real world sustainable practices and agriculture development, fair trade organic farming and the slow food movement.

For more than sixty years, we've been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing our findings with farmers and scientists throughout... Continued

Job Description: Research interns work directly with Rodale Institute's Research Department to address current and future agricultural needs by conducting high - quality research using regenerative, organic methods for agricultural production and identifying tools and practices to help grow organic agriculture by... Continued

For seventy years, the Institute has been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing findings with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planet.

Started in 1981 to study what happens during the transition from chemical to organic agriculture, the FST surprised a food community that still scoffed at organic practices.

Job Description: Research interns work directly with Rodale Institute's Research Department to address current and future agricultural needs by conducting high - quality research using regenerative, organic methods for agricultural production and identifying tools and practices to help grow organic agriculture by addressing pest and fertility issues; mitigate and adapt to climate change, and improve human health by addressing nutrient density in crops.

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.

Such proceeding shall be conducted pursuant to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Uniform Rules of Practice or the State organic program's rules of procedure.

For us, the development of organic agriculture is a key element has been a key contributing factor to the growth of more environmentally - friendly practices.

The Ethiopian region Tigray, which IFOAM — Organics International has always showcased as one of the best examples for putting sustainable agriculture practices and policies into practice globally, was awarded with the Gold Future Policy Award 2017.

Although there are some similarities to organic, the practices are quite different, with biodynamic placing greater emphasis on regenerative agriculture and soil health.

I know that peanut butter gets a bad rap because of the potential for the fungus aflatoxin (which is considered to be carcinogenic) to be present, but good news is that our agriculture practices have gotten much better and buying organic, roasted peanuts exponentially reduces the risk for toxicity.

Yesterday, five judges of the International Tribunal against Monsanto stated in their advisory opinion that the corporation «has engaged in practices which have negatively impacted the right to a healthy environment, the right to food, and the right to health» citing its widespread dissemination of dangerous agrochemicals in industrial agriculture, the introduction and release of GM crops, and introduction of persistent organic pollutants such as PCB in the environment.

Annually, all OTA Trade Members must sign the Association's Code of Ethics, a statement of the common values of this Association, to guide us in the decisions we make as businesses and individuals and to assist us with our responsibilities to the principles of organic agriculture and ethical business practices.

Other activities in four municipalities in Mindanao include forum on golden rice and organic agriculture, organic food and products fair, press conference, concert, cultural presentations (reading of poems on organic agriculture composed by farmers), t - shirts printing, dissemination of campaign materials, sharing of farmers» practices and innovations, boodle fight, and opening of organic trading post.

For more than sixty years, we've been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing our findings with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planet.

Jim served on the Leadership Team for eOrganic, the national Extension Community of Practice for organic agriculture and on the Citizens Board of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Having an interest in organic agriculture, James wanted to learn more about this practice in order to help those in his community understand the benefits of natural foods in correlation to their health.

The Firriato mission is to share these authentic terroirs, so the team practices certified organic agriculture — in fact, it is the first winery to have its entire production certified.

Don became a leader of biological farm tours to the United States and through promoting the practices of Sally Fallon, Joel Salatin, Jerry Brunetti and outstanding practitioners of organic farming and sustainable agriculture in Australia.

Grow Ahead invites women from Africa, Asia or Latin America over 18 years of age to apply for scholarships of up to US$ 2,500 for workshops or trainings in their regions focused on agroecology or regenerative organic agriculture, including (but not limited to) agroforestry, biochar, compost, holistic management, conservation tillage, pasture cropping, silvopasture, permaculture, or other practices that build climate resilience.

Our bakery's mission is to give superior service in providing the finest quality baked - goods to our valued customers nationwide by utilizing a worker - owned and managed cooperative business structure and to strive to use whole grain and organic ingredients whenever possible, to support sustainable agriculture practices and healthy living.

The organic standards include practices that should help reduce, minimize, or eliminate the need for pesticides and other agrochemicals — organic agriculture is a whole approach to ecosystem stewardship, not just the absence of artificial chemicals.

IFOAM President, Andre Leu, who presented a paper on «Alternative to external inputs», highlighted that organic agriculture is part of the agroecology paradigm, and that innovative and science - based methods provide the practices and inputs needed for soil nutrition, pest, disease and weed control that lead to good yields.

For more than 60 years, this group has been researching organic agriculture, sharing best practices, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about the health benefits of eating organic.

However, unlike conventional agricultural practices which use large amounts of arsenic - based herbicide, insecticide and feed formulations — organic agriculture strictly prohibits their use — as well as a wide range of toxic pesticides with documented negative health and environmental effects that end up on and in our food supply on a daily basis.

The contribution of organic agriculture to poverty reduction is acknowledged by FAO (Diouf, 2009 °), documented by numerous case studies on development projects where the principles and practices of organic agriculture have been successfully implemented.

We support actors at various stages of the supply chain in making the transition to Organic Agriculture, promoting local organic solutions, and collecting and disseminating best practices.

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

We lead the industry in environmental stewardship, dedication to organic agriculture, fair trade practices, zero waste production, medicinal plant conservation efforts, and community support.

To this end, we support organic agriculture and food production, and eschew practices that destroy the topsoil and pollute the air, land and water with toxic by - products.

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.

Conversion of natural vegetation to agriculture is a major source of CO2, not only due to losses of plant biomass but also, increased decomposition of soil organic matter caused by disturbance and energy costs of various agricultural practices such as fertilization and irrigation.

The Australian definition of organic agriculture states that «organic (bio-dynamic, biological, ecological, or by any other word of similar indication) means produced by specific management practices which take care of the environment and soil.

In the United States, 95 % of the ingredients used in organic baby formula must come from farms that practice sustainable agriculture.

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.

Choosing sustainable palm oil for food and personal care applications means that less land needs to be used, and if the palm is grown using sustainable practices (100 percent organic, regenerative agriculture, third - party certifications, and social programs), it is extremely beneficial for local communities and the environment.

I know that peanut butter gets a bad rap because of the potential for the fungus aflatoxin (which is considered to be carcinogenic) to be present, but good news is that our agriculture practices have gotten much better and buying organic, roasted peanuts exponentially reduces the risk for toxicity.

The apples are grown in Wisconsin on a certified organic orchard that practices sustainable agriculture by using livestock to maintain the orchard floor.

What have scientists determined in their research about the quality, nutritional characteristics and production practices used in organic agriculture?

Since 1987, Mountain Rose Herbs has been known for its uncompromising commitment to organic agriculture, sustainable business practices, and a steadfast focus on the pure aesthetics and freshness of botanical products.

Such a process guarantees consumers that managed practices incorporating biodiversity, plant health management and natural fertilizers in organic farming replace the use of toxic, synthetic pesticides used in conventional agriculture.

Having an interest in organic agriculture, James wanted to learn more about this practice in order to help those in his community understand the benefits of natural foods in correlation to their health.