Organic & Beyond

Californians take advantage of organic EQIP program

Since the passage of the 2008 Farm Bill, California’s farmers have led the nation in securing Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) provisions for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic.

Change has come big-time to USDA National Organic Program

Surprise checks on farms & factories, staff increases, and action on advisory board requests are coming, says new NOP deputy administrator Miles McEvoy. Read the full story

Pennsylvania seeks ecological, environmental benefits through organic conversion

Pennsylvania takes lead among U.S. states with new program providing financial support for costs of going organic over four years.

Measure ag-sequestered carbon to improve cap-and-trade

If cap-and-trade is the best we can do, let's insist on measuring soil carbon to get the most for our carbon-sequestration dollars.

Using the ordinary to cultivate the mysterious power of beneficial indigenous microorganisms

Like a cut-rate magician, Philippine farmer and scientist Gil Carandang teaches farmers how to use cheap vodka, generic brown sugar, milk, rice and local soil to harness local microorganisms as invisible workhorses on their farms.

Tsumagoi Town: Toki Kuroiwa

In a region where cabbage is king and chemicals infuse the landscape, this tiny, determined farmer quietly does things her way

Three-quarters of all bananas exported from the Dominican Republic are now certified organic. Six years ago, none were.

By Jeff Boshart
Posted April 6, 2004

Lessons learned in the Land of Enchantment

Our reporter gleans wisdom and know-how from workshops on Southwest greenhouse design, equipment for vegetable production, and sound reasons to view your farm as natural habitat.

By Dan Brannen Jr.

Making organic coffee (farms) strong enough to last takes support, creativity and time

Three-year organic transition period proves difficult for small farmers struggling to survive as they learn new management skills and build biological vitality.

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Three-year organic transition period proves difficult for small farmers struggling to survive as they learn new management skills and build biological vitality.