Sentences with phrase «sustainable organic farming system»

The USDA is always trying to evolve its standards, but, we know this model represents an integrated sustainable organic farming system.

«The USDA is always trying to evolve its standards, but, as an organic dairy farmer, I know this model represents an integrated sustainable organic farming system.

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It's perfect for farmers who are ready to make the complete transition to certified organic, and for those interested in simply integrating more sustainable methods into their current farming system.

The term organic refers to an ecological and sustainable farm management system that prohibits the use of genetic engineering, synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, antibiotics and artificial growth hormones.

In addition to our organic certification, our produce is grown in a sustainable farming system that nourishes a healthy ecosystem, cares for our environment and fosters safe working conditions for our family of employees.

Organic Transition Course The Rodale Institute's Organic Transition Course is a 15 - hour online program designed for farmers who are ready to make the complete transition to certified organic, and for those interested in simply integrating more sustainable methods into their current farming system.

A worldwide conversion to organic farming can contribute to a comprehensive and sustainable food system, if combined with further measures.

To establish organic agriculture as an important tool in sustainable food production, the factors limiting organic yields need to be more fully understood, alongside assessments of the many social, environmental and economic benefits of organic farming systems.

It leaves the reader with the impression that much could indeed be gained if the different stakeholders in Kerala's organic farming movement would enter into an open exchange and work together to build a sustainable food system which integrates local and global trade.

We seek organic certification because we feel that a third - party certification system helps consumers more easily identify and support farms that use sustainable growing practices.

Using the Menu for the Future discussion course books, the groups are exploring the confusing number of food choices and contradicting information around health, fair trade, industrial agriculture, organics, family farms, sustainable food systems, GMOs and more.

by NWEI on May 1, 2012 0 Columbia River Gorge family farms farmers markets GMOs Gorge Grown industrial agriculture local food Menu for the Futue organics sustainable food systems

To establish organic agriculture as an important tool in sustainable food production, the factors limiting organic yields need to be more fully understood, alongside assessments of the many social, environmental and economic benefits of organic farming systems.

Using the Menu for the Future discussion course book (created by the Northwest Earth Institute), these groups of diverse citizens explored the confusing number of food choices and contradicting information around health, fair trade, industrial agriculture, organics, family farms, sustainable food systems, GMOs and other juicy topics related to the food system.

Like other urban farming initiatives, rooftop farms promote sustainable living by contributing to the local food production system and to recycling urban organic waste.

It's perfect for farmers who are ready to make the complete transition to certified organic, and for those interested in simply integrating more sustainable methods into their current farming system.

This potential can be realized by employing sustainable agricultural practices, such as those commonly found within organic farming systems.

Alternatively, REED students interested in sustainable agriculture can learn the basics of organic farming with a vision to design urban gardens and systems to promote local food production.

In addition to our expertise in designing and installing green roofs, green walls, and organic urban farm systems, our team can provide business planning support, program design, and insight into integrated sustainable design for new construction and building retrofits.

Organic Transition Course The Rodale Institute's Organic Transition Course is a 15 - hour online program designed for farmers who are ready to make the complete transition to certified organic, and for those interested in simply integrating more sustainable methods into their current farming system.

His work focuses on organic and sustainable agriculture systems suitable for adoption by small farms operating with limited resources.

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And while we're seeing a resurgence of interest in so - called «real food» or slow food and local food, it's going to take a lot more than a few urban rooftop farms in big cities, or the expansion of certified organic shipping container farms, or an explosion in countertop gardening units to go from our current wasteful food and agriculture system to a model that is ultimately sustainable and future - focused.