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What are pests kinds in organic farm?
All pests can be found in an organic farm. They all just need to be dealt with differently - but there are organic solutions for most pests.
Where do organic potatoes come from?
Organic farms,from the soil!
What percentage of US farms are organic?
Approximately 2% of the total farms in the US are certified organic farms. Organic farming is a growing sector in the agriculture industry, but still represents a small portion of overall farm operations in the country.
Does the government fund organic farms differently than regular farms?
Yes, the government funds organic farms differently than they do non-organic farms. Organic farms need to fulfill certain requirements and pass regular inspections through governmental organic agriculture-supportive programs. The eligibility and funding requirements reflect different cultivation requirements and marketing systems.
Why do farmers kill pests on farms?
Because the pests damage the farmer's crops, causing him to lose yield and not make as much money.
How are pests controlled on organic farms?
Sometimes they do not need to control them because the number of them stay down lower than farms that use fertilisers (and pesticides, incectisides ect) , this happens because the pests have less chance of surviving in non-organic farms so they breed more,and can become immune to the pesticide so they actually have more bugs. A way of stopping slugs is to put cracked eggshell around the object that you don't want harmed, this is a humane way to stop slugs because it deters them, rather than killing them. I hope this has been of some help to you
What do farmers use to contol pests on an organic farm?
Crop rotation and approved organic pesticides.
What are the concepts of pest management?
To manage the effects the pests have on whatever tasks are desired to be accomplished, so that the pests do not inhibit progress.
How many farms in Kentucky are certified organic?
The National Organic Program database lists 114 certified organic operations based in Kentucky in 2010. About 10 of these are strictly organic processors; the rest are farms.
What types of farms can you get?
Organic farms, commercial farms, "factory" farms, grain farms, ranches, chicken farms, pig farms, dairy farms, beef farms, bison ranches, etc.
What farms use pesticides?
Yes. Pesticides can be used in organic farming. but it must be Bio-pesticide. i.e. in organic farming pests are controlled using Bio-pesticides which are prepared using some plants, plant parts & plant by-products that controls pests. Other chemical pesticides cannot be used in organic farming, because these also kills the beneficial microbes that present in field. Yes. There are approved pesticides that can be used in organic farming. However, it is important to note that synthetic pesticides may not be used. it is also importent to note that just because a pesticide is permitted for use in organic farming that does NOTmean it is a healthy one or envirumentally friendly.
how to manage organic waste?
organic waste management machines
