Organic farming : the ecological system /
This book represents a current look at what we know about organic farming practices and systems, primarily from the U.S. and Canadian perspectives. the discussion begins with history and certification, ecological knowledge as the foundation for sustaining food systems, and biodiversity. The next cha...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Madison, WI :
American Society of Agronomy : Crop Science Society of America : Soil Science Society of America,
©2009.
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| Series: | Agronomy ;
no. 54. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This book represents a current look at what we know about organic farming practices and systems, primarily from the U.S. and Canadian perspectives. the discussion begins with history and certification, ecological knowledge as the foundation for sustaining food systems, and biodiversity. The next chapters address crop-animal systems; forages, grain, oil seed, and specialty crops; organic cropping and soil nutrient needs; and vegetation and pest management. Readers will next learn about marketing organics, organic foods and food security, and education and research. The book concludes with a survey of the future of organic farming and a perspective on the agricultural industry and the future of the rural sector.--COVER. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource ([xxiii], 353 pages : : illustrations.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780891183129 (electronic bk.) 0891183124 (electronic bk.) |