The Start of Organic Farming in India While global health consciousness increases, organic farming, and food also become more and more popular and widespread worldwide. People did not tend to use organic food more as a hygiene factor instead of a regular product. In the Indian environment, organic food is looked on as holistic, starting … Read more
Black Raspberries are one of those ultra-healthy fruits that we should eat more than we do. Valuable studies by Gary Stoner and his colleagues from the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Ohio State University, researchers at The American Cancer Society, and the late James Joseph and his colleagues at the USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging … Read more
Innovative Surface Solutions announced the availability of AgMag, a magnesium chloride-based fertilizer approved for organic farming in North America. “The demand for organic foods continues to grow and farmers are looking for cost-effective solutions,” said Greg Baun, President and CEO, Innovative Surface Solutions. “We are proud to offer North American farmers access to a liquid organic fertilizer … Read more
Southwestern peanut farmers have mastered the art of growing peanuts organically. Of the 11,940 acres certified for organic peanut production in 2005 (the most recent data set from USDA-ERS), 11,936 were located in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. The remaining 4 acres were located in Georgia. New Mexico, with roughly 54 percent of the acreage, … Read more
Reaching out in the real world and online Whether enticing customers to visit your farm, shop at your farm market or look for your label at the grocery store, farms of all sizes are finding that forging a direct connection with consumers is a must in today’s marketplace. Branding your farm and its products is … Read more