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Product Description This book takes a fresh look at understanding the dynamics of the organic agricultural sector in Europe, Australia, South America and the US. Many of the authors explore the use of combined methodology, drawing on theory from a range of social sciences to demonstrate that the complexity of organic agriculture lies in the close connection between nature, society and the economy. Likewise, whilst the book depicts organic agriculture as an engine of growth for the organic sector, it reflects also the important role played by, not only producers but also, other actors in the supply chain, such as consumers and certification standards.
A sustainable agriculture degree program is a young and growing one at the University of Kentucky. Each year during UK’s spring break, sustainable ag-major students enrolled in a senior level “capstone” class get the chance to see different types of agriculture and food systems around the country by going on a study trip. This year’s tour took a northern route from Kentucky through Amish country in Ohio and Pennsylvania to some urban farming in Baltimore, eventually ending up in Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. The trip gave the students lots to see and even more to think about.
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ECOCERT India’s Bussiness Development Officer, Dr. Amol Nirban’s statment on the need for organic agriculture and certification of organic products in an agri exhibition held from 7th to 10th Jan 2010 at Jalgaon, MS, India
Significantly different than conventional agriculture, organic food production is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture, with retail sales increasing by 20 percent annually since 1991. In many ways, Washington State has been a leader in this burgeoning new industry. This revolutionary new major is the first of its kind to be offered in the United States. Students in this major take a diverse array of courses in the natural, environmental, economic and social sciences, as well as a number of courses focused on organic production practices. Students wanting a hands-on degree experience thrive in the organic major. WSU has over a four-acre certified organic teaching farm where students learn to produce certified organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers that they distribute through local food banks, on-campus food service, a 100-member CSA (community supported agriculture), and a local farmers’ market. Students have the opportunity to tailor their program of study to specific areas of emphasis, such as organic animal and dairy production, economics and marketing, crop production, food science, pest management, soil management, etc. in consultation with their advisor. The Organic Agriculture Program at WSU prepares students to work on or develop their own organic farm. It also prepares students for employment opportunities with nonprofit organizations and government agencies involved in environmental and food safety, as well as private-sector food processing …
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Description: Outdoor pig fattening in organic farming has become more popular over the past few years, due to benefits in relation to animal welfare and economical reasons. On the other hand, ecological risks like nutrient accumulation in soils and leaching of nitrate (N) into groundwater have been described and discussed in outdoor pig productions systems. The regulations of the national organic farming associations and the EEC directive limit nutrient inputs by stocking rates adapted to maximum nitrogen (N) loads of 112 and 170@?kg@?ha^-^1, respectively and maximum phosphorus (P) loads of 43@?kg@?ha^-^1 according to national regulations. N and P inputs and their distribution were calculated and measured under specific management strategies. In a field experiment at the experimental farm of Kassel University in central Germany with loessial and clayey soils. Ratios of concentrate and feed compositions were evaluated in relation to N and P inputs to soil. Moving of huts and troughs and weekly extended area for grazing were examined for their effects on nutrient distribution. Additionally, soil structure was assessed. The results indicate that with nutrient input and their distribution as a main feature of management, the ecological risks of nutrient accumulation and leaching can be kept on a tolerable level. Most relevant measures to reduce nutrient losses in outdoor pig production are: restrictions in the amount of concentrate offered to the pigs, supply with field fodder, avoidance of fodder loss, optimising the crop rotation to ensure that nutrients in the soil are used efficiently. Available field fodder has to be considered to reduce the ratio of concentrate additionally. Fodder loss should be avoided. Nutrients have to be taken out of the soil by following crops, as a result of integrating outdoor pig fattening into crop rotation. The distribution of N and P was homogenized by moving huts and troughs at short intervals and when paddocks were provided at weekly intervals as strip grazing. Due to the impact of pigs, the infiltration rate at soil surface was reduced at highly frequented areas around troughs and in front of huts, which were 1-10% of the paddocks’ size.
