While there’s no formal or
universal definition for organic farming, it can be
defined as one or more systems of production which
don’t use synthetic fertilizers, man-made pesticides,
herbicides, growth regulators, antibiotics, hormone
stimulants and/or
livestock feed additives to grow crops and raise animals.
Organic farming in and of itself differs greatly from
conventional farming in a number of ways. Virtually
all Organic Farmers who grow crops prefer to use renewable
resources and recycling to return what most conventional
farmers would consider waste, back to the soil as
mother nature intended.
Use of crop rotation, animal manure, including green
manure, legumes, natural minerals and biological pest
controls are important elements used in modern day
organic farming systems.
More
importantly, Organic Farmer’s use numerous techniques
to promote life within existing ecosystems and minimize
pollution that occurs with virtually all conventional
farming practices.
Organic Farmers who raise livestock will not use
growth hormones, antibiotics or grains grown in soils
loaded with synthetic fertilizers to their feed livestock.
By using natural foodstuffs and having a particular
concern for animal welfare, Organic Farmer’s
use the environment’s own systems to produce
healthy livestock and return waste back into the soil.

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