ORGANIC FARMING

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What is organic agriculture?

There are many explanations and definitions for organic agriculture but all converge to state that it is a system that relies on ecosystem management rather than external agricultural inputs. It is a system that begins to consider potential environmental and social impacts by eliminating the use of synthetic inputs, such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, veterinary drugs, genetically modified seeds and breeds, preservatives, additives and irradiation. These are replaced with site-specific management practices that maintain and increase long-term soil fertility and prevent pest and diseases.

What are the environmental benefits of organic agriculture?

Sustainability over the long term:

Many changes observed in the environment are long term, occurring slowly over time. Organic agriculture considers the medium- and long-term effect of agricultural interventions on the agro-ecosystem. It aims to produce food while establishing an ecological balance to prevent soil fertility or pest problems. Organic agriculture takes a proactive approach as opposed to treating problems after they emerge.

IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

The organic industry is one of the fastest growing agricultural segments in the United States. Organic farming yields such vital benefits as preservation of soil’s organic composition.

Organic farmers utilize practices that:

• Maintain and improve fertility, soil structure and biodiversity, and reduce erosion.

• Reduce the risks of human, animal, and environmental exposure to toxic materials.

• Fine-tune farming practices to meet local production conditions and satisfy local markets.