Sentences with phrase «organic farm operations»

Large - scale organic farming operations, based on a review of almost a decade of data from 49 states, are not reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says a University of Oregon researcher.

«Organic farming needs direction to be sustainable: Weak adherence to recommended practices may be behind the levels of greenhouse gases coming from large - scale organic farming operations.»

The simplest method for indicating your preference for safe, ethical working conditions for cotton farmers is to withdraw your support for conventional cotton and using the power of your dollars to support organic farming operations instead

This is irrespective of your ability to do another occupation (teaching, moving from surgery to internal medicine, starting an organic farming operation, etc.) The majority of physician disability insurance policies will have this type of coverage.

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Contributions from our Markel Ventures operations reflect both organic growth and the recent acquisition of Costa Farms.

On our certified organic farm, we have a diverse operation including compost, livestock, vegetables production, compost, greenhouses, small grains, gardens and 1100 certified organic apple trees.

It's exactly why I was so excited when I discovered and tasted the realness of this delicious wild rice — harvested from the organic and non-gmo farms of Naosap Harvest, a family owned and operated operation in Manitoba, Canada.

And it is harvested from the organic and non-gmo farms of Naosap Harvest, a family owned and operated operation in Manitoba, Canada.

More than 500 organic operations, from organic fruit and vegetable growers, grains and oilseed farmers, livestock and poultry producers, dairy farmers, organic processors, and food makers across 45 states, participated in a comprehensive farm bill survey conducted by the Organic Trade Association.

I am a small berry farm operation using organic growing methods with several colonies of honey bees.

Young Living started small in 1993, when D. Gary Young and Mary Young developed their first organic herb farming and distillation operation.

Based on today's market, this will make it the largest single - owned entity organic dairy farming operation in Australia.

Hydraulic fracturing, or fraccing, for coal seam gas uses a host of chemicals; however this type of mining operation has operated on organic farms where the farmer and company have been able to negotiate suitable arrangements and not compromised the organic integrity of the property.

The company expects to convert all of its 3,600 acres to organic production, which will make it the largest single - owned organic dairy farming operation in Australia.

Joe had always been committed to a pasture - based and herbicide - free operation and followed numerous organic farm practices.

Sustainability Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, Ga.) The University's 5,000 guest / day dining operation incorporates a comprehensive, closed - loop waste management program through a variety of efforts including a robust organic «Farm - to - Campus - to - Farm» program, water reclamation, aerobic digestion, composting / recycling programs, oil - to - biodiesel conversion and more to significantly reduce costs, minimize environmental impact and qualify the facility for a gold LEED certification.

«Verification officers, employed by these certification bodies, conduct on - farm and facility inspections to ensure that organic producers are conducting their operations according to the Canadian Organic standard,» the agency said.

That meant organic fruits and vegetables, sustainable farming operations, grass - fed beef, free - range chickens.

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.

With a legacy dating back to 1938, we are a Montana based full service farm, ranch and home supply cooperative with operations in See Georgia farmers markets and organic food markets.

The Farm Service Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), offers microloans up to $ 50,000 for small or beginner farmers, niche or non-traditional farm operations, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), restaurants and grocery stores or those using hydroponic, aquaponic, organic and vertical growing methFarm Service Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), offers microloans up to $ 50,000 for small or beginner farmers, niche or non-traditional farm operations, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), restaurants and grocery stores or those using hydroponic, aquaponic, organic and vertical growing methfarm operations, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), restaurants and grocery stores or those using hydroponic, aquaponic, organic and vertical growing methods.

Neither term implies anything about animal welfare; products from «factory» farming and confinement operations (such as battery cages for chickens), can still be organic, natural, both, or neither.

Organic Farming Certificate Program students gain the knowledge and hands - on experience necessary to start a small - scale organic farm or work for an organic operation.

This program will provide her with the knowledge and experience necessary to start a small organic farm or work for an organic operation.

During this time I lived on an organic farm and helped with the daily operations of raising free range chickens for eggs and also all aspects of growing organic vegetables.

The future organic farmers lease tracts of up to five acres and are taught the ins and outs of organic farming by Mike Sands, the manager of agriculture operations at Prairie Crossing.