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Organic farming is more prevalent these days partly because people want their food to be free of GMOs, but also because non-organic foods contain additives, preservatives, and other substances that may be unhealthy. In short, people want to eat what they consider to be purer, healthier food.
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What is a limitation of organic farming?
There are several limitations of organic farming. One is that synthetic pesticides are not used in true organic farming, so it is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming.
What makes organic farming organic?
Organic farming is done without the use of chemicals of any kind. It requires much more effort than regular farming.
What are two negative aspects for a farmer about growing organic foods?
Organic farming is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming and is often more expensive to do.
What can organic be used even more for in the future?
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What are the origins of organic farming?
Ancient civilizations are the originators of organic farming. Asian civilizations from more than 5,000 years ago leave evidence of organic farming that archaeologists uncover. They predate the industrial chemicals and synthetics that define agro-industrial, commercial, conventional, industrial agriculture and show that in ancient times conventional and organic farming were synonymous.
Where can organic farming be used more in the future?
Organic farming is a way of growing foods without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It can be used anywhere a farmer wants to use it now and in the future. Organic farming is also GMO-free, but since GMOs are cross pollinating organic crops and more cross pollination is likely to occur in the future, it is possible that that all foods, including organic, will have GMOs in them in the future and truly organic foods that are free of GMOs will be lost.
What can organic farming be used even more for in the future?
Organic farming can be used for any crop that can be grown in the future. Since no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used in organic farming, if the soil is not suitable it would need to have organic matter and/or compost added, as well as other organic enhancements possibly. Also, organic methods of controlling insects and weeds would need to be used, but growing organically is not limited to any certain area.
Is it easy to shift from chemical farming to organic farming?
No. It takes several years in which you have to practice organic farming (which costs more) and sell your produce as regular crops with regular prices. It also means learning new ways of dealing with problems and a change in mind frame thing much more long term slow processes rather then immediate results. It also means changing your market and clientele. Quite a few challenges. An alternate answer: Switching from modern farming (i.e. "chemical" farming) to organic farming doesn't necessarily mean more expenses for the farmer. It does entail different methodology and practices, however. "Easy" is a relative term. For some farmers, the switch would never be easy, for others, there is no other way to farm. In terms of a sustainable planet, many farmers feel that organic is the only way to go. After all, until the "modern" era, with chemicals, organic was the way farmers raised crops for thousands of years. response to alternate answer: organic farming is a far cry from sustainable farming in fact for each acre of organic farming one needs 5 acres of non organic farming to produce enough compost for it to fertilize the field. if you were to gather all organic waste in the world and compost the whole lot and spread it evenly all over agricultural areas you'll get about a sixth of the minimum amount needed to grow organicly. additionnaly organic farming requires more labor and produces less product so if you want to change to organic farming and still sustain the current human population you need to cut down more rain forests and nature reserves to have enough agricultural area to grow food. there are many many many reasons NOT to grow organic especially from an envirumentally friendly approach. It also will help if you learn about organic farming as a chemical to change quickly
What impact does organic food have on us?
Organic food and farming does not pollute the environment with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, some of which may actually be harmful for the soil in addition to getting into our streams and water. Since the methods used in organic farming replenishes micronutrients organically, organic foods may be more nutritious than non-organic.
Why is organic farming cheaper?
In the US, organic farming is typically more expensive than common non-organic methods, primarily because of the cost of additional hand labor. There are also additional costs associated with the organic control of weeds, insects, and diseases. Organic farming can be cheaper to get started on, because a farmer doesn't need the same kind of equipment. Simple, "old-fashioned" equipment can be used for some crops.
Where can organic farming be used in the future?
Organic farming is a way of growing foods without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It can be used anywhere a farmer wants to use it now and in the future. Organic farming is also GMO-free, but since GMOs are cross pollinating organic crops and more cross pollination is likely to occur in the future, it is possible that that all foods, including organic, will have GMOs in them in the future and truly organic foods that are free of GMOs will be lost.
Should there be more organic farms?
There are many arguments both on the "for" and "against" side of whether their should be more organic farms. The main "for" argument is the "depletion of the environment, overuse of pesticides/fertilizers and loss of natural habitat for wildlife through intensive farming". There is also the "cruelty to animals farmed through intensive farming methods" argument. The main "against" argument is that "it is not possible to feed the world's population through organic farming methods, because organic farming yields much less than conventional farming methods". Personally, I think there is a happy middle-ground to be found. Also, many farms are "organic" in all but name, due to various issues associated with being certified as organic.
