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Where do organic potatoes come from?
Organic farms,from the soil!
How are pests manage on organic farms?
by organic pesticides.
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.
Is organic food better than conventional food?
Overall, yes. Eating organic is also important because, first, all the chemicals that are used in non-organics always seep into the water system and air. Also, they usually get on the food. Organic farms have even proved to be less harmful to the surrounding than other farms. Organic farms also have more sustainable practices. Check this blog out for for info, it has some useful information: http://pl-greenlife.blogspot.com/
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.
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.
Why would some states with a lot of cropland and or pastureland's not have many organic farms?
Some states with abundant cropland or pastureland may lack many organic farms due to factors such as the high cost of transitioning to organic practices, which can deter conventional farmers. Additionally, a strong market for conventional crops may reduce the incentive to switch to organic farming. Regulatory challenges and a lack of access to organic certification resources can also impede the growth of organic farms in these regions. Furthermore, cultural factors and limited consumer demand for organic products in certain areas may contribute to fewer organic operations.
How many organic acres in the us?
According to the USDA 2008 Organic Production Survey, there were 4.1 million acres of farms and ranches in organic production, comprised of 14,540 individual farms. They were counting only those farms that were certified organic or were exempt from certification because their sales were less than $5,000US annually.
How were people who lived on farms or in rulal areas affected by the goldrush?
How were people who lived on farms or in a rural areas affected by the gold rush
How many farms in Vermont today?
In 2007 there were 1,087 dairy farms, 128 organic vegetable farms and only three percent of the States workforce are involved in agriculture.
What is the meaning of WWOOF?
WWOOF is an acronym for Willing Workers on Organic Farms.
