This document provides an overview and guide to publications from ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) related to organic agriculture. It describes the types of publications available, including those on organic rule and compliance, farm inputs, marketing and business, horticultural crops, field crops, livestock, soils and compost, and pest management. It provides the titles and brief descriptions of over 30 individual publications that cover topics such as organic certification, standards for crop and livestock production, marketing resources, and production guides for various organic crops. The guide aims to help users learn about and access ATTRA's information on organic farming practices and certification requirements.
The Organic Chronicles No. 1: Mysteries of Organic Farming Revealed (Hmong la...ElisaMendelsohn
This document provides information about organic farming resources available from ATTRA, including over 240 publications on topics such as crop production, grazing, soil management, and marketing. It highlights several publications specifically about organic certification, crop and livestock production, pest management, and transitioning to organic practices. It also describes ATTRA's website which allows free downloading of all publications and provides Spanish language resources. The document aims to help farmers learn more about organic agriculture and certification requirements.
Organic System Plan (OSP) Templates for CertifiersElisaMendelsohn
- This document contains templates for certifying agencies to develop application materials for organic certification.
- Applications for organic certification constitute the Organic System Plan required by the USDA National Organic Program.
- The templates are structured to elicit all the information needed for a complete Organic System Plan as required by the National Organic Standards.
- They include templates for organic farm plans, organic farm plan updates, organic livestock plans, and organic handling plans.
This document provides forms and guidance for organic market farmers to document practices, inputs, and activities required to demonstrate compliance with the USDA National Organic Program regulations. It includes forms for recording production activities by field or bed, inputs, seed sources, compost production, pest monitoring, harvest records, and sales. The forms are intended to help farmers organize information needed for organic certification and inspections.
Organic System Plans: Market Farms and GreenhousesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an example organic system plan for a hypothetical 22-acre market farm called Wannabee's Organic Farm located in Arkansas. The farm map shows the layout of the farm including 16 small production fields labeled A-1 through A-8 and B-1 through B-8. It also shows the location of greenhouses, buildings, wells, buffers, and neighboring conventional farms. Field notes provide additional details on field uses and history. The application form that follows will provide details on the farm's production practices to demonstrate compliance with USDA organic regulations.
Record-keeping and Budgeting Workbook for Organic Crop Producers (draft version)ElisaMendelsohn
This document provides templates and guidance for organic crop producers to keep records required for organic certification. It includes forms for recording farming activities and practices, inputs, harvests and sales, monitoring practices, and documentation to prevent commingling and contamination. The forms are designed to help producers meet organic certification requirements while also improving farm management and developing budgets. Producers are encouraged to modify the forms to best suit their individual operations. Keeping thorough and organized records supports both organic compliance and business planning.
Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Berry Crop Documentation FormsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides organic orchard, vineyard, and berry crop documentation forms for farmers to record information required to demonstrate compliance with the USDA National Organic Program. The forms include logs for recording activities, inputs, establishment practices, planting stock, fertility monitoring, pest monitoring, and harvest details for each crop block. Instructions are provided on the purpose and use of the forms.
The Organic Chronicles No. 1: Mysteries of Organic Farming Revealed (Hmong la...ElisaMendelsohn
This document provides information about organic farming resources available from ATTRA, including over 240 publications on topics such as crop production, grazing, soil management, and marketing. It highlights several publications specifically about organic certification, crop and livestock production, pest management, and transitioning to organic practices. It also describes ATTRA's website which allows free downloading of all publications and provides Spanish language resources. The document aims to help farmers learn more about organic agriculture and certification requirements.
Organic System Plan (OSP) Templates for CertifiersElisaMendelsohn
- This document contains templates for certifying agencies to develop application materials for organic certification.
- Applications for organic certification constitute the Organic System Plan required by the USDA National Organic Program.
- The templates are structured to elicit all the information needed for a complete Organic System Plan as required by the National Organic Standards.
- They include templates for organic farm plans, organic farm plan updates, organic livestock plans, and organic handling plans.
This document provides forms and guidance for organic market farmers to document practices, inputs, and activities required to demonstrate compliance with the USDA National Organic Program regulations. It includes forms for recording production activities by field or bed, inputs, seed sources, compost production, pest monitoring, harvest records, and sales. The forms are intended to help farmers organize information needed for organic certification and inspections.
Organic System Plans: Market Farms and GreenhousesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an example organic system plan for a hypothetical 22-acre market farm called Wannabee's Organic Farm located in Arkansas. The farm map shows the layout of the farm including 16 small production fields labeled A-1 through A-8 and B-1 through B-8. It also shows the location of greenhouses, buildings, wells, buffers, and neighboring conventional farms. Field notes provide additional details on field uses and history. The application form that follows will provide details on the farm's production practices to demonstrate compliance with USDA organic regulations.
Record-keeping and Budgeting Workbook for Organic Crop Producers (draft version)ElisaMendelsohn
This document provides templates and guidance for organic crop producers to keep records required for organic certification. It includes forms for recording farming activities and practices, inputs, harvests and sales, monitoring practices, and documentation to prevent commingling and contamination. The forms are designed to help producers meet organic certification requirements while also improving farm management and developing budgets. Producers are encouraged to modify the forms to best suit their individual operations. Keeping thorough and organized records supports both organic compliance and business planning.
Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Berry Crop Documentation FormsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides organic orchard, vineyard, and berry crop documentation forms for farmers to record information required to demonstrate compliance with the USDA National Organic Program. The forms include logs for recording activities, inputs, establishment practices, planting stock, fertility monitoring, pest monitoring, and harvest details for each crop block. Instructions are provided on the purpose and use of the forms.
Food Traceability in Ontario - May 2010Irvin Kovar
A quick review of what the Ontario Government is doing in terms of promoting Food Safety. Some action items and solution / technology references from the US.
Food Recalls: Effective Supplier - Retailer PartnershipsAlchemy Systems
If you are a food supplier for retail grocery, and have to conduct a market withdrawal or recall, you must provide the retailer with information required to rapidly pull product from store shelves.
Effective procedures are essential for protecting public health and your brand. The reality is, it often does not go as smoothly as planned. How can you partner with your retailer to ensure an expedient recall?
This document provides organic field crop documentation forms for farmers to record information needed to demonstrate compliance with organic regulations. It includes forms for activities, inputs, seeds and planting stock, compost production, soil and pest monitoring, harvest records, and storage records for on-farm and off-farm storage of organic and conventional crops. The forms are intended to help farmers keep organized records of their practices to showcase they are farming organically as outlined in their organic system plan.
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices ElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a summary of NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook, which is intended to help organic and transitional producers understand the USDA organic regulations. The workbook covers topics like certification, organic system planning, soil management, weed and pest control, recordkeeping, and marketing. It is designed to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with the National Organic Standards. The workbook was developed with input from organic farmers, inspectors, and certifiers to provide guidance to growers on navigating the certification process.
The Role of Technology in Food Processing Compliance and TraceabilityBlytheco
The number of food and beverage recalls has nearly tripled since 1999, according to a Deloitte Consulting report.
Cost-effective, future-oriented systems to help mid-sized companies support their teams by streamlining production, getting more from less, and tracking food safety and quality are becoming increasingly important in this risk-intensive environment.
Join us for this unique online seminar featuring a panel of experts discussing how automation help food manufacturers manage the risks and compliance burden they face.
Good agricultural-practices-GAPs by Md. Abdul Momin Sheikhmsheikh14
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are practices that
ensure environmental, economical & social
sustainability for on-farm practices (and post
production practices) resulting in safe and quality food
and non-food agricultural products. -FAO
This publication provides guidance on organic bramble fruit production. It discusses selecting sites with well-drained soil and adequate sunlight. Proper cultural practices are described, including fertility management using compost and cover cropping. The publication also covers managing weeds, diseases and insects without synthetic chemicals. Greenhouse raspberry production methods and economics/marketing considerations for organic bramble fruits are also addressed.
Globalization and cross-national trade of food products have increased the number of foodborne illness in
many countries. Outbreaks of botulism, salmonellosis and listeriosis are considered to be the largest food
poisoning outbreaks which cause millions of illnesses, thousands of hospitalizations, and many deaths
every year.
The document discusses establishing an organic agriculture certification system in Pakistan. It outlines the following key points:
- The National Institute of Organic Agriculture will provide training on sustainable farming practices, research alternative farming methods, and develop organic certification standards in line with IFOAM.
- The certification system will involve training farmers, inspecting farms, and issuing certifications locally at first through technical working committees. For exports, farms will be referred to third-party certifiers.
- A national technical working group on organic certification is proposed, consisting of experts from the government, certification bodies, and NGOs to develop policies and regulations for the system.
- The goals are to promote organic farming, identify suitable crops
This document discusses traceability and quality control practices, specifically HACCP. It begins by outlining questions consumers may have that traceability systems can address, such as organic certification practices or source location. Full traceability provides food safety, supply chain engagement, data accuracy, and supports product claims. The document then discusses Metro's commitment to quality control through HACCP in the Chinese market. It defines HACCP as a 12-step food safety program that identifies hazards and critical control points. The 12 steps of developing an HACCP plan are then outlined in detail. FoodTag is also mentioned as a traceability tool using QR codes to provide consumers product information by scanning packages.
SAI Global Traceability in Supply ChainsSwitzerland09
The document provides an overview of a presentation on traceability in supply chains given by Dr. Bob Strong. It discusses why traceability is important, defining traceability, benefits of traceability, traceability challenges, and traceability best practices. Traceability is required by food safety regulations worldwide and certification standards to enable rapid recall of contaminated products and ensure food safety. Effective traceability requires tracking food inputs and outputs at each stage of the supply chain.
Organic Standards for Livestock Production: Excerpts of USDA's National Organ...ElisaMendelsohn
This document provides excerpts from the USDA's National Organic Program regulations regarding standards for organic livestock production. It summarizes key requirements in three areas: recordkeeping that must be kept by certified organic operations; the organic system plan that must be submitted; and standards for the origin of livestock, livestock feed, health care practices, and living conditions. The full regulations address additional aspects of organic crop and handling standards that producers must also follow.
This document discusses the importance of batch tracking and traceability in natural health product distribution. Federal regulations require that manufacturers, packagers, importers, and distributors establish systems to track product batches to enable rapid recall if issues arise. Inaccurate batch picking at distribution centers can compromise recalls and potentially lead to regulatory issues or consumer illness if affected products are not properly traced and located. The document emphasizes that strict adherence to batch tracking from receipt to shipment is vital to protect consumers and comply with regulatory requirements.
Evolution of Produce Safety & The FDA Proposed Produce Safety RuleGalena Ojiem
The document discusses the evolution of produce safety regulations and the proposed FDA Produce Safety Rule. It outlines several foodborne illness outbreaks linked to fresh produce between 2003-2014 that demonstrated voluntary compliance was not effective. The proposed Produce Safety Rule aims to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks by establishing science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables.
This document discusses checklists that are required for farm inspections and organic certification. It explains that checklists are important tools for inspectors to systematically verify that farms are complying with organic standards. The key areas that checklists need to cover include general farm information, evaluation of parallel production systems, verification of crops and seeds, and inspection of fertility, weed, and pest management practices. The document provides an example checklist that inspectors can use which includes questions in these important areas. Maintaining thorough checklists is essential for ensuring the integrity and consistency of organic certification.
Traceability in Food Processing - Is Your Business at Risk?Blytheco
Join our panel of experts to hear about the risks, challenges and opportunities for food processing companies when it comes to traceability across the supply chain. Regulatory and market changes are creating new challenges for food processors – our panel of experts offers their take on the most pressing issues and how to solve them.
Meikeerthi has over 2 years of experience working in call coordination and server support roles for IBM Info Services. She has a B.Tech in IT from Anna University and is proficient in server hardware troubleshooting, RAID configuration, and firmware updates. Her career objective is to develop her skills and abilities in a competitive work environment.
Companion planting involves growing two or more plant species in close proximity to provide cultural benefits like pest control or higher yields. While traditionally based on observation, scientific research has validated mechanisms like trap cropping, nitrogen fixation, biochemical pest suppression, and providing habitat for beneficial insects. A companion planting chart lists traditional associations and incompatibilities for common garden crops. Intercropping systems range from mixed to strip planting arrangements.
The author has been experimenting with and refining sustainable wicking worm beds over the past year. They have found that the beds use little water while maintaining moist soil conditions suitable for growing vegetables and supporting a thriving worm farm. The largest bed described is 2700mm by 1650mm by 600mm deep. It incorporates a worm farm to naturally fertilize the soil and minimize the need for external inputs. The author aims to replace their conventional garden beds with larger wicking worm beds that are self-sustaining ecosystems.
This document provides energy saving tips for irrigators. It discusses recommended irrigation system installations, how utilities charge for electricity used for irrigation, common causes of wasted energy, and hardware improvements that can save energy. Specifically, it recommends installing pumps, motors, pipes and valves in a way that minimizes friction losses to increase efficiency. It also explains that utilities typically charge irrigators a base rate, an energy charge based on kilowatt-hours used, and sometimes a demand charge based on the system's maximum power usage. Common sources of wasted energy include a lack of maintenance allowing issues like plugged screens or worn parts, running pumps longer than needed to water crops, and using improperly sized equipment.
Colorado Potato Beetle: Organic Control OptionsGardening
This document provides information on organic control options for the Colorado potato beetle (CPB), a major pest of potatoes. It summarizes several cultural, physical and biological control strategies including crop rotation, flaming, row covers, traps, mulching and varietal resistance. It also discusses the use of natural enemies, botanical insecticides like neem and pyrethrum, and biopesticides including Bacillus thuringiensis and Beauveria bassiana for managing CPB populations organically.
This document discusses considerations for organic hog production. It covers the natural behaviors of hogs like nesting and farrowing, rooting, wallowing, and foraging. It also discusses housing options that allow animals to express natural behaviors like pasture farrowing and finishing systems. The document provides an overview of the USDA organic livestock standards regarding space, access to outdoors, shelter design and temporary confinement. It also discusses husbandry practices to reduce stress during handling, weaning and physical alterations.
Food Traceability in Ontario - May 2010Irvin Kovar
A quick review of what the Ontario Government is doing in terms of promoting Food Safety. Some action items and solution / technology references from the US.
Food Recalls: Effective Supplier - Retailer PartnershipsAlchemy Systems
If you are a food supplier for retail grocery, and have to conduct a market withdrawal or recall, you must provide the retailer with information required to rapidly pull product from store shelves.
Effective procedures are essential for protecting public health and your brand. The reality is, it often does not go as smoothly as planned. How can you partner with your retailer to ensure an expedient recall?
This document provides organic field crop documentation forms for farmers to record information needed to demonstrate compliance with organic regulations. It includes forms for activities, inputs, seeds and planting stock, compost production, soil and pest monitoring, harvest records, and storage records for on-farm and off-farm storage of organic and conventional crops. The forms are intended to help farmers keep organized records of their practices to showcase they are farming organically as outlined in their organic system plan.
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices ElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a summary of NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook, which is intended to help organic and transitional producers understand the USDA organic regulations. The workbook covers topics like certification, organic system planning, soil management, weed and pest control, recordkeeping, and marketing. It is designed to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with the National Organic Standards. The workbook was developed with input from organic farmers, inspectors, and certifiers to provide guidance to growers on navigating the certification process.
The Role of Technology in Food Processing Compliance and TraceabilityBlytheco
The number of food and beverage recalls has nearly tripled since 1999, according to a Deloitte Consulting report.
Cost-effective, future-oriented systems to help mid-sized companies support their teams by streamlining production, getting more from less, and tracking food safety and quality are becoming increasingly important in this risk-intensive environment.
Join us for this unique online seminar featuring a panel of experts discussing how automation help food manufacturers manage the risks and compliance burden they face.
Good agricultural-practices-GAPs by Md. Abdul Momin Sheikhmsheikh14
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are practices that
ensure environmental, economical & social
sustainability for on-farm practices (and post
production practices) resulting in safe and quality food
and non-food agricultural products. -FAO
This publication provides guidance on organic bramble fruit production. It discusses selecting sites with well-drained soil and adequate sunlight. Proper cultural practices are described, including fertility management using compost and cover cropping. The publication also covers managing weeds, diseases and insects without synthetic chemicals. Greenhouse raspberry production methods and economics/marketing considerations for organic bramble fruits are also addressed.
Globalization and cross-national trade of food products have increased the number of foodborne illness in
many countries. Outbreaks of botulism, salmonellosis and listeriosis are considered to be the largest food
poisoning outbreaks which cause millions of illnesses, thousands of hospitalizations, and many deaths
every year.
The document discusses establishing an organic agriculture certification system in Pakistan. It outlines the following key points:
- The National Institute of Organic Agriculture will provide training on sustainable farming practices, research alternative farming methods, and develop organic certification standards in line with IFOAM.
- The certification system will involve training farmers, inspecting farms, and issuing certifications locally at first through technical working committees. For exports, farms will be referred to third-party certifiers.
- A national technical working group on organic certification is proposed, consisting of experts from the government, certification bodies, and NGOs to develop policies and regulations for the system.
- The goals are to promote organic farming, identify suitable crops
This document discusses traceability and quality control practices, specifically HACCP. It begins by outlining questions consumers may have that traceability systems can address, such as organic certification practices or source location. Full traceability provides food safety, supply chain engagement, data accuracy, and supports product claims. The document then discusses Metro's commitment to quality control through HACCP in the Chinese market. It defines HACCP as a 12-step food safety program that identifies hazards and critical control points. The 12 steps of developing an HACCP plan are then outlined in detail. FoodTag is also mentioned as a traceability tool using QR codes to provide consumers product information by scanning packages.
SAI Global Traceability in Supply ChainsSwitzerland09
The document provides an overview of a presentation on traceability in supply chains given by Dr. Bob Strong. It discusses why traceability is important, defining traceability, benefits of traceability, traceability challenges, and traceability best practices. Traceability is required by food safety regulations worldwide and certification standards to enable rapid recall of contaminated products and ensure food safety. Effective traceability requires tracking food inputs and outputs at each stage of the supply chain.
Organic Standards for Livestock Production: Excerpts of USDA's National Organ...ElisaMendelsohn
This document provides excerpts from the USDA's National Organic Program regulations regarding standards for organic livestock production. It summarizes key requirements in three areas: recordkeeping that must be kept by certified organic operations; the organic system plan that must be submitted; and standards for the origin of livestock, livestock feed, health care practices, and living conditions. The full regulations address additional aspects of organic crop and handling standards that producers must also follow.
This document discusses the importance of batch tracking and traceability in natural health product distribution. Federal regulations require that manufacturers, packagers, importers, and distributors establish systems to track product batches to enable rapid recall if issues arise. Inaccurate batch picking at distribution centers can compromise recalls and potentially lead to regulatory issues or consumer illness if affected products are not properly traced and located. The document emphasizes that strict adherence to batch tracking from receipt to shipment is vital to protect consumers and comply with regulatory requirements.
Evolution of Produce Safety & The FDA Proposed Produce Safety RuleGalena Ojiem
The document discusses the evolution of produce safety regulations and the proposed FDA Produce Safety Rule. It outlines several foodborne illness outbreaks linked to fresh produce between 2003-2014 that demonstrated voluntary compliance was not effective. The proposed Produce Safety Rule aims to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks by establishing science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables.
This document discusses checklists that are required for farm inspections and organic certification. It explains that checklists are important tools for inspectors to systematically verify that farms are complying with organic standards. The key areas that checklists need to cover include general farm information, evaluation of parallel production systems, verification of crops and seeds, and inspection of fertility, weed, and pest management practices. The document provides an example checklist that inspectors can use which includes questions in these important areas. Maintaining thorough checklists is essential for ensuring the integrity and consistency of organic certification.
Traceability in Food Processing - Is Your Business at Risk?Blytheco
Join our panel of experts to hear about the risks, challenges and opportunities for food processing companies when it comes to traceability across the supply chain. Regulatory and market changes are creating new challenges for food processors – our panel of experts offers their take on the most pressing issues and how to solve them.
Meikeerthi has over 2 years of experience working in call coordination and server support roles for IBM Info Services. She has a B.Tech in IT from Anna University and is proficient in server hardware troubleshooting, RAID configuration, and firmware updates. Her career objective is to develop her skills and abilities in a competitive work environment.
Companion planting involves growing two or more plant species in close proximity to provide cultural benefits like pest control or higher yields. While traditionally based on observation, scientific research has validated mechanisms like trap cropping, nitrogen fixation, biochemical pest suppression, and providing habitat for beneficial insects. A companion planting chart lists traditional associations and incompatibilities for common garden crops. Intercropping systems range from mixed to strip planting arrangements.
The author has been experimenting with and refining sustainable wicking worm beds over the past year. They have found that the beds use little water while maintaining moist soil conditions suitable for growing vegetables and supporting a thriving worm farm. The largest bed described is 2700mm by 1650mm by 600mm deep. It incorporates a worm farm to naturally fertilize the soil and minimize the need for external inputs. The author aims to replace their conventional garden beds with larger wicking worm beds that are self-sustaining ecosystems.
This document provides energy saving tips for irrigators. It discusses recommended irrigation system installations, how utilities charge for electricity used for irrigation, common causes of wasted energy, and hardware improvements that can save energy. Specifically, it recommends installing pumps, motors, pipes and valves in a way that minimizes friction losses to increase efficiency. It also explains that utilities typically charge irrigators a base rate, an energy charge based on kilowatt-hours used, and sometimes a demand charge based on the system's maximum power usage. Common sources of wasted energy include a lack of maintenance allowing issues like plugged screens or worn parts, running pumps longer than needed to water crops, and using improperly sized equipment.
Colorado Potato Beetle: Organic Control OptionsGardening
This document provides information on organic control options for the Colorado potato beetle (CPB), a major pest of potatoes. It summarizes several cultural, physical and biological control strategies including crop rotation, flaming, row covers, traps, mulching and varietal resistance. It also discusses the use of natural enemies, botanical insecticides like neem and pyrethrum, and biopesticides including Bacillus thuringiensis and Beauveria bassiana for managing CPB populations organically.
This document discusses considerations for organic hog production. It covers the natural behaviors of hogs like nesting and farrowing, rooting, wallowing, and foraging. It also discusses housing options that allow animals to express natural behaviors like pasture farrowing and finishing systems. The document provides an overview of the USDA organic livestock standards regarding space, access to outdoors, shelter design and temporary confinement. It also discusses husbandry practices to reduce stress during handling, weaning and physical alterations.
Building a Montana Organic Livestock IndustryGardening
The document summarizes a report on the costs of organic grass-finished beef production for members of the Montana Organic Producers Cooperative (MOPC). Key findings from the report include:
1. A survey of 18 MOPC members found wide variation in costs, including land values, machinery costs, labor hours, and grass productivity. Average total costs per acre of grass production were $71.76 but ranged from $5.46 to $207.03.
2. Fixed costs per acre averaged $35.36 while variable costs averaged $35.82. The average price needed to be profitable for members was $1.38 per pound of live weight.
3. Most members
This document summarizes an article about alternative marketing approaches for sustainable hog producers. It suggests that sustainable hog producers consider direct marketing and niche markets, as the conventional commodity market will not provide adequate profits for humane and environmentally-friendly pork production. The summary provides background on commodity versus niche marketing, defines direct marketing, discusses various niche market opportunities including organic pork and pasture-raised pork, and offers tips for relationship marketing and developing customer loyalty for sustainable pork products.
Positive Practices in Farm Labor Management Gardening
This document discusses strategies for keeping farm employees happy and maintaining a profitable operation. It identifies 10 positive labor practices for farms, including respectful treatment of employees, fair compensation, and providing year-round employment, traditional benefits like paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Implementing these practices can help with employee retention, productivity and accessing new markets. The document provides examples of low-cost, medium-cost and high-cost strategies farms can use and resources for more information.
This document provides tips for farmers to reduce fuel consumption on their farms. It discusses measures related to fuel storage, vehicle operation and maintenance, and field practices. Proper fuel storage in tanks can reduce evaporation losses. For vehicles, the document recommends minimizing idling, performing regular maintenance, and reducing excess weight. It suggests using conservation tillage to reduce the number of tillage passes needed. Overall, the tips aim to help farmers lower fuel costs through greater energy efficiency.
Enterprise Budgets and Production Costs for Organic ProductionGardening
ATTRA is a national sustainable agriculture information service operated by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through a USDA grant. It provides concise summaries and does not endorse any products, companies, or individuals. The document lists sources of enterprise budgets and production costs for organic farming operations including horticultural crops, agronomic crops, herbs, and livestock from various states and provinces. Budgets can help farmers with financial planning and management for their organic operations.
Edamame is the Japanese name for green vegetable soybeans. It is a traditional food popular in Asia that is becoming more popular in the United States. Edamame production is similar to traditional soybean production but requires larger seed sizes. It is harvested earlier when the pods and beans are still green and immature. Edamame can be marketed as whole plants, pods only, or shelled beans. Production costs are highest for harvesting and handling, and markets need to prioritize freshness for sales within 200 miles.
This document provides an overview of organic sweet corn production, including key aspects such as varieties, soil fertility, crop rotations, weed control, insect pest management, diseases, harvesting, postharvest handling, marketing and economics. It discusses organic farming practices like using crop rotations, cover crops, compost and organic fertilizers to build soil fertility and manage pests without synthetic pesticides. The document also provides resources for further information on organic sweet corn production.
The document summarizes information about raising dairy beef cattle. It discusses producing dairy beef calves on pasture, finishing cattle through grazing or combining grazing with grain feeding, and marketing dairy beef through niche markets. Key points include that dairy beef production can boost farm income, calves should receive adequate colostrum and milk replacer when young, and pasture finishing is possible but requires close grazing management.
BQA is an accounting firm based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam that provides accounting, tax, consulting and software services to small and medium companies. It has a staff of 20 professionals and offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho City. BQA offers a range of services including accounting, tax consulting, legal services, import/export services, internal controls implementation, and enterprise software implementation and support. It serves over 60 Vietnamese companies and about 20 foreign companies with 100% capital.
Three concepts have been integrated to develop low-cost greenhouse structures and environmental control systems that require little energy for winter heating relative to classical systems: [1] the air-inflated double-layer polyethylene greenhouse; [2] movable thermal insulation for greenhouses; and [3] root-zone heating systems for production greenhouses. Root-zone heating focuses on maintaining an optimum root temperature for plant growth by distributing heated water through tubing under greenhouse benches and floors, allowing air temperatures to be lowered for energy savings. Research has shown root temperatures are more critical than leaf temperatures, and root-zone heating systems can use half the energy of perimeter heating systems.
This document provides a summary of organic bramble fruit (blackberry and raspberry) production. It discusses site selection and preparation, cultural considerations for different bramble species, weed and fertility management using organic practices, and disease and insect management. Greenhouse raspberry production, economics and marketing of organic bramble fruits are also covered. The document is intended to address the specific nuances of organic bramble fruit production compared to conventional practices.
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Jack Settano non poteva sapere che entrando in quella stanza d’albergo quella notte il suo futuro sarebbe potuto cambiare. Ma di certo egli sapeva che salvare la vita a quella donna avrebbe sancito la propria condanna a morte. Ed ora qualcuno lo stava cercando nelle strade innevate della città con l’ordine di ucciderlo. Perché si può nascondere il proprio passato, ma non si può ingannare il proprio destino. Soprattutto per chi - come Jack Settano - il destino aveva reso di professione un assassino.
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This document provides a guide to publications from ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) related to organic agriculture. It summarizes 14 publications that cover topics such as organic certification requirements, compliance, crop and livestock production, marketing, and pest management. The publications provide information on the USDA organic regulations and guidance for developing organic system plans and recordkeeping to meet certification standards. Readers can contact ATTRA to request print copies or speak with specialists about the publications.
The Organic Chronicles No. 1: Mysteries of Organic Farming RevealedGardening
This document provides information about resources available for organic farmers from ATTRA, including over 240 publications on topics like crop production, grazing, composting, and record keeping. Publications can be downloaded for free from ATTRA's website or ordered via their toll-free phone number. The document also lists specific ATTRA publications on topics like organic certification, record keeping forms, and compliance checklists. It provides contact information for certification organizations, universities with organic programs, and other national organic resources.
Organic System Plan (OSP) Templates for CertifiersGardening
This document provides templates for organic system plans (OSPs) that can be used by organic certifying agencies. It includes templates for organic farm plans, organic farm plan updates, organic livestock plans, and organic handling plans. The templates are designed to address the requirements for OSPs under the National Organic Program, including practices, inputs, monitoring, recordkeeping, management, and other information required. The templates are available for certifiers and others to adapt as needed.
This document provides a summary and list of resources for organic and sustainable vegetable production, including books, publications, and websites. It begins with an overview of sustainable and organic vegetable production practices. The main body consists of recommendations for books and publications to include in a farmer's library, such as Sustainable Vegetable Production From Start-Up to Market, which provides a comprehensive overview of the topic. It also lists relevant ATTRA publications and websites. The resource guide aims to support farmers transitioning to sustainable practices by collating some of the best print and online information sources on topics like soil management, integrated pest management, and marketing.
This document provides a summary and list of resources for organic and sustainable vegetable production, including books, publications, and websites. It begins with an overview of sustainable and organic vegetable production practices. The main body of the document is a list of recommended books and publications on topics such as sustainable vegetable production systems, organic farming techniques, soil management, integrated pest management, and marketing vegetables. Several ATTRA publications related to organic vegetable production are also listed. The document concludes with contact information for publishers and distributors of the resources mentioned.
NCAT's Organic Livestock Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed PracticesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a summary of NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook, which is intended to help organic and transitional producers understand the USDA organic regulations. The workbook covers topics like certification, organic system planning, soil management, weed and pest control, recordkeeping, and marketing. It aims to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with the National Organic Standards. The workbook was developed with input from organic farmers, inspectors, and certifiers to provide guidance from an inspector's perspective.
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed PracticesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a summary of NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook, which is intended to help organic and transitional producers understand the USDA organic regulations. The workbook covers topics like certification, organic system planning, soil management, weed and pest control, recordkeeping, and marketing. It is designed to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with the National Organic Standards. The workbook was developed with input from organic farmers, inspectors, and certifiers to provide guidance to growers on navigating the certification process.
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed PracticesElisaMendelsohn
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook is a guide to help organic and transitional crop producers understand USDA organic regulations and ensure they are following sustainable and allowed practices. The workbook covers topics like certification, recordkeeping, soil and pest management, and provides questions for producers to evaluate their compliance. It is intended to be a useful resource for farmers going through the organic certification process.
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed PracticesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a summary of NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook, which is intended to help organic and transitional producers understand the USDA organic regulations. The workbook covers topics like certification, organic system planning, soil management, weed and pest control, recordkeeping, and marketing. It is designed to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with the National Organic Standards. The workbook was developed with input from organic farmers, inspectors, and certifiers to provide guidance to growers on navigating the certification process.
This document discusses the organic certification process and its benefits. It explains that organic certification provides third-party confirmation that a farm or handling operation complies with organic standards, allowing them to market products with a USDA organic seal. The certification process involves an inspector verifying an operation's compliance with organic standards through an on-site audit of activities and records. Maintaining thorough records provides multiple benefits like identifying problems, improving management, and ensuring organic integrity.
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed PracticesGardening
NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook is designed to help organic and transitional producers understand and navigate the USDA's National Organic Program regulations. It addresses many allowed practices under the standards, with an emphasis on sustainable farming strategies. The workbook was developed with input from organic stakeholders and inspectors to be a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of organic inspection. It is intended to be especially useful for farmers starting the conversion process or in the early years of organic production.
Organic Farm Certification & the National Organic ProgramGardening
This document summarizes the steps involved in organic farm certification in the United States. It explains that organic certification requires farmers to be evaluated by a USDA-accredited certifying agent to ensure they follow established organic standards. The main steps are to identify a suitable certifying agent, submit an application including an organic system plan, undergo an initial inspection, and receive annual inspections to maintain certification. It also outlines motivations for pursuing organic certification such as environmental and economic benefits, and commitments like prohibiting synthetic inputs and maintaining organic integrity.
This document provides an overview and introduction to operating anaerobic digester systems on farms. It discusses key concepts in digesters including how they work, common types, and system components. The document aims to help operators improve performance, efficiency, and prevent issues. It covers topics like retention time, organic loading rates, temperature control, biogas production factors, and process monitoring. The goal is to maximize profitability while minimizing expenses for on-farm anaerobic digestion systems.
Completing Your Application for Organic CertificationElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an example organic system plan for a hypothetical 22-acre market farm called Wannabee's Organic Farm located in Arkansas. The farm map shows the layout of the farm including 16 small vegetable fields labeled A-1 through A-8 and B-1 through B-8. It also shows 5 transitional blueberry fields labeled S-1 through S-6, forest land for wildcrafting labeled F, buildings, access lanes, and adjoining conventional farms. Buffer zones are maintained around all organic fields.
Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable ProductionGardening
This document provides a summary of print and online resources for organic and sustainable vegetable production. It begins by introducing the concepts of sustainable and organic vegetable production. The bulk of the document then lists and briefly describes important books on the subject, organized by topic. These include comprehensive guides to sustainable vegetable production, organic market gardening techniques, biointensive growing methods, and standard textbooks on commercial vegetable production. The document also provides links to related ATTRA publications and websites with further information. Overall, it serves as a guide to high-quality literature resources for farmers and others interested in organic and sustainable vegetable production.
NCAT's Organic Livestock Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed PracticesGardening
NCAT's Organic Livestock Workbook is designed to help organic and transitional livestock producers understand USDA organic regulations. It addresses allowed practices and materials to promote sustainability. The workbook can be shown to inspectors, who represent certifiers and ensure compliance. Annual inspections are required for ongoing certification. The workbook questions practices and documentation to aid certification and identify any issues. It aims to guide producers in meeting organic standards.
Record-Keeping and Budgeting Workbook for Organic Crop ProducersGardening
This document contains templates for organic farmers to use to keep records required for organic certification. It includes forms to track activities, inputs, harvests and sales. The forms are designed to help farmers meet organic certification requirements, improve farm management, and develop budgets. Farmers are encouraged to modify the forms to best suit their individual operations. Record keeping is important for organic compliance, management and planning.
Completing Your Application for Organic CertificationGardening
This organic system plan provides details for Andy and Suzi Wannabee's 22-acre diversified organic farm in Arkansas. The farm includes vegetable crops, small fruits, greenhouse production, and wild ginseng harvest. A map shows the farm layout including 15 fields, buffer areas, buildings, and adjoining land uses. Field histories dating back to 2003 are also provided to document the transition of fields to organic production.
Organic System Plans: Market Farms and GreenhousesGardening
This organic system plan provides details for Andy and Suzi Wannabee's 22-acre diversified organic farm in Arkansas. The farm includes vegetable crops, small fruits, greenhouse production, and wild ginseng harvest. A map shows the farm layout including 15 fields, buffer areas, buildings, and adjoining land uses. Field histories dating back to 2003 are also provided to document the transition of fields to organic production.
Este documento contiene una lista de más de 50 libros en español relacionados con la agricultura ecológica, orgánica y sostenible. Incluye títulos como "25 años de agricultura orgánica: Una experiencia en el archipiélago de Chiloé", "Abonos, lombricultura y compostaje" y "Agricultura ecológica: Manual y guía didáctica". Para cada libro se proporciona el autor, enlace a Google Books y otros sitios web para encontrar y comprar el libro.
City Farming, Backyard Farming & Urban FarmingGardening
The document provides a collection of links to resources about city farming, urban agriculture, and urban forestry. It includes links to articles, manuals, books, and websites on topics such as urban farming systems, the economic and social impacts of urban agriculture and forestry, policy issues around urban natural resource use, and case studies of specific city farming programs from locations around the world. The links provide research and information for those interested in learning about approaches to integrating food production and natural resource management into urban and peri-urban areas.
Pesticides are Hurting Your Child’s EducationGardening
Pesticides are linked to lower performance in schools in 3 ways:
1. Prenatal exposure to pesticides can lead to poorer motor development in children by age 2.
2. Exposure to organophosphate pesticides is linked to lower IQs in young children, resulting in 17 million lost IQ points.
3. Studies link pesticide exposure to higher rates of ADHD diagnoses in children. Reducing pesticide exposure through an organic diet can lower levels by 90%.
Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with ChildrenGardening
The document provides links to numerous books about establishing and maintaining edible schoolyard gardens to teach students about healthy eating and nutrition. Some of the books discuss the origins and philosophy of the edible schoolyard movement started by Alice Waters, while others provide practical guidance on creating gardens and incorporating them into lesson plans and classroom activities. The books cover topics like designing organic gardens, engaging young children in gardening, integrating gardens into the school curriculum, and using gardens to promote healthy, sustainable food practices.
This document provides information on companion planting and polyculture gardening techniques. It discusses the traditional Native American "Three Sisters" companion planting of corn, beans, and squash. It explains how these three plants benefit each other. The document then discusses other benefits of companion planting such as attracting beneficial insects, decreasing disease and pests, and increasing yields. It describes polyculture gardening, which involves planting many different crops together to increase biodiversity. Examples of successful companion planting and polyculture projects in Africa and South America are also discussed.
The document provides links to free manuals, books, and resources about organic gardening and farming techniques, including companion planting, rainwater harvesting, green roofs, solar energy, volunteering on organic farms in Europe, and development projects related to eco-friendly topics like coffee, solar energy, and helping address hunger. It encourages using these free resources to boost garden yields, learn organic composting and recycling, understand issues around pesticides, and explore volunteering and training opportunities in sustainable agriculture and energy.
This document provides information about edible landscaping and lists many books on the topic. It begins by noting that some web browser links may not work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer and recommends alternative browsers. It then provides a long list of book titles and links related to edible landscaping, food gardens, edible plants and flowers, landscaping with fruits and vegetables, and using edible plants in landscape design. The document resources cover topics like growing, cooking with, and designing with edible flowers, fruits, vegetables and other edible plants.
This document contains over 100 links to publications, newsletters, fact sheets, and other resources related to xeriscape gardening and landscaping. The resources cover topics like the 7 stages of successful xeriscaping, water conservation tips, recommended plant lists for various regions, and more. The document provides a comprehensive list of informational materials on designing, installing, and maintaining water-efficient landscapes.
This document provides links to books and resources about keeping chickens and using chicken manure in organic gardening. It includes over 50 book listings with titles, authors and links to library catalogs and book retailers. It also provides additional links to information on topics like composting, soil health, rainwater harvesting, and organic gardening techniques.
This document provides summaries of and links to numerous books and resources about urban beekeeping and beekeeping topics. It begins by noting some browser compatibility issues and then lists over 50 books on topics like urban beekeeping, top-bar beekeeping, natural beekeeping approaches, mason bees, and bee health. Links are provided to purchase or borrow each book from various sources.
Garden Wicking Beds = Water Wise GardeningGardening
Wicking beds are a high-yield, water-efficient gardening system that works well for Perth's sandy soils and dry climate. They consist of a garden bed with a water-holding reservoir directly underneath. Water and nutrients that drain below the plant roots are absorbed back up by capillary action and evaporation. This keeps the soil moist with minimal water waste. DIY wicking beds can be made from materials like bathtubs, barrels or plastic-lined garden beds filled with a porous material like broken bricks to hold water in the reservoir space beneath the plants. Wicking beds require less watering and fertilizer than traditional gardens while providing high and reliable yields, making them a sustainable option for urban food growing.
Self Watering Container Gardens for Drought GardeningGardening
This document provides instructions for creating a self-watering container using two 20-liter buckets. The container is made by drilling holes in one bucket to use as an inner pot within the other bucket. A small plastic pot is secured in the bottom of the inner bucket to hold the plant. A plastic tube inserted down the center fills the space between the buckets with water. Following 12 steps allows one to assemble the container cheaply and easily for growing tomatoes, peppers or eggplants with less frequent watering needs. Though smaller than other self-watering designs, these buckets are quicker to build and can be moved easily while full of water and soil.
A Brief Overview of Nutrient Cycling in PasturesGardening
This document provides an overview of nutrient cycling in pastures through three key components: soil organisms, pasture plants, and grazing livestock. It describes how nutrients cycle naturally through the soil-plant-animal system when pastures are well-managed. Soil organisms like bacteria, fungi and earthworms break down organic matter and release nutrients in forms available to pasture plants. Plants take up nutrients from the soil and fix nitrogen in the case of legumes. Grazing livestock consume nutrients from forage but most are returned to the pasture through manure and urine, completing the nutrient cycle. Proper management, like rotational grazing and soil testing, can enhance this natural cycling of nutrients in pasture systems.
Adding Value through Sustainable Agriculture EntrepreneurshipGardening
The document provides resources for farmers and entrepreneurs in sustainable agriculture to develop value-added agricultural enterprises. It includes national and regional organizations, financing options, training programs, consultants, and books and websites that provide information on business skills, planning, marketing, financing, and managing agricultural ventures. A special section focuses on resources available in Southern states. The overall goal is to help farmers transition from traditional to sustainable agriculture and strengthen rural communities through entrepreneurship.
Adding Value to Farm Products: An OverviewGardening
This document discusses adding value to farm products through various means of processing and marketing. It distinguishes between capturing value through commodity processing and creating value through unique products and experiences. Starting a food business offers opportunities in specialty and niche markets but faces challenges from regulations and a competitive industry. Non-food options for adding value include crafts, entertainment, and producer cooperatives for energy and fiber. Success requires marketing skills, risk management, and adequate capital and expertise.
Agricultural Business Planning Templates and ResourcesGardening
This document provides resources for agricultural business planning, including templates, publications, and sources of assistance. It lists websites with business planning templates for various agricultural enterprises like chicken, dairy, and greenhouse operations. It also identifies publications from ATTRA and other organizations that can help with feasibility assessment and organic enterprise budgeting. Sources of personal assistance include SCORE and Small Business Development Centers. Software options for developing business plans include FINPACK and Business Plan Pro. Training courses are also identified.
Agriculture, Climate Change and Carbon SequestrationGardening
The document discusses how climate change influences agriculture and how agriculture influences climate change. It states that the Earth's average temperature has increased 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit over the past century and is projected to increase by 3.2 to 7.2 degrees this century. These increases could lengthen growing seasons but also increase drought risks. The document then outlines how agricultural practices like fertilizer use and livestock emissions contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but that carbon can also be sequestered in soils through certain farming techniques.
This document provides an overview of agroforestry, which integrates trees and shrubs with crops and livestock to create multiple economic and environmental benefits. It describes common agroforestry practices including alleycropping, silvopasture, windbreaks, riparian buffer strips, and forest farming. While agroforestry systems offer advantages, they also involve complex interactions that require careful planning and management. The document provides examples of agroforestry operations and discusses marketing considerations for agroforestry products.
This document provides an overview of considerations for selecting, cultivating, and marketing alternative agronomic crops. It discusses inventorying farm resources to determine suitable alternative crops. Several categories of alternative crops are listed, including cereals, legumes, and oilseeds. Developing new crops requires research into cultivar collection, breeding, production practices, and markets. Resources for information on alternative crop research and production include various state universities and USDA groups. Marketing alternative crops requires exploring demand, competition, and potential markets.
ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information center operated by the USDA. It is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and provides information to farmers and the public about sustainable and organic farming practices. This document discusses alternative control methods for johnsongrass, an invasive weed. It describes cultural, mechanical, and chemical strategies for managing johnsongrass populations, including crop rotation, tillage, mowing, grazing, and selective application of the herbicide Roundup. Maintaining the growth of johnsongrass to prevent root and rhizome development is an important component of effective control strategies.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
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ملزمة تشريح الجهاز الهيكلي (نظري 3)
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تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
1- مُترجمة ترجمة تُناسب جميع المستويات
2- تحتوي على 78 رسم توضيحي لكل كلمة موجودة بالملزمة (لكل كلمة !!!!)
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5- الملزمة تشرح نفسها ب نفسها بس تكلك تعال اقراني
6- تحتوي الملزمة في اول سلايد على خارطة تتضمن جميع تفرُعات معلومات الجهاز الهيكلي المذكورة في هذهِ الملزمة
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Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...EduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at the OECD presents at the launch of PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Minds, Creative Schools on 18 June 2024.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
2. Page 2 ATTRA Guide to ATTRA’s Organic Publications
Organic Standards for All Organic
Operations: Highlights of the
USDA’s National Organic Program
Regulation–IP325
This publication describes the key require-
ments of the National Organic Program
(NOP) for all organic operations. It should
be used in conjunction with specific
standards for crop production, livestock
production and handling (processing).
Organic Standards for Crop
Production: Highlights of the
USDA’s National Organic Program
Regulations–IP332
This publication describes the key
requirements of the National Organic
Program (NOP) for organic crop produc-
tion including land management, seed
and planting stock, crop rotation and
pest management. It also provides lists
of allowed and prohibited substances.
Organic Standards for Handling
(Processing): Highlights of the
USDA’s National Organic Program
Regulations–IP333
This publication describes the key
requirements of the National Organic
Program (NOP) for handling and
processing organic materials including
facility pest management, contamina-
tion prevention, product composition
and labeling. It also provides a list of
accepted and prohibited materials.
Preparing for an Organic Inspec-
tion: Steps and Checklists–IP261
(companion to IP262)
A companion to Organic Certification
Process, this publication is designed to
help organic producers and handlers
understand, prepare for and get the most
from their annual inspections.
Organic Farm Certification and the
National Organic Program–IP222
This publication discusses consider-
ations in going organic, basic steps to
certification and the sole exemption to
mandatory certification.
National Organic Program Compli-
ance Checklist for Producers–IP232
This publication will help you learn how
to assess the compliance of your farm or
ranch operation with National Organic
Program (NOP) standards.
National Organic Program Compli-
ance Checklist for Handlers–IP301
This publication guides you through
assessing the compliance of your handling
or processing operation with the National
Organic Program (NOP) standards.
Organic System Plan (OSP)
Templates for Certifiers–IP213
This publication addresses the essential
elements of a completed Organic System
Plan (OSP) and provides certifiers with
models that they are encouraged to apply
when creating their own applications or
OSP documents.
Organic Field Crops
Documentation Forms–IP230
These forms provide farmers with a clean
and organized way to document informa-
tion that may be important for compli-
ance with the National Organic Program
(NOP) standards.
Recordkeeping and Budgeting
Workbook for Organic Crop
Producers (draft version)
This publication contains a set of forms
for farmers to use to keep records
required for organic certification.
Organic Materials Compliance–
IP313
This publication discusses three main ways
to ensure compliance with the National
Organic Program (NOP) regulations of
agricultural materials and substances.
The goals are 1) an understanding of the
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regulations, 2) the creation of an Organic
System Plan (OSP) with your certifier, and
3) thorough recordkeeping of all purchases
and use of materials.
The Organic Chronicles No. 1:
Mysteries of Organic Farming
Revealed–IP314
This illustrated story briefly explains
the ecological ideas behind organic agri-
culture, including information about
switching to organic methods.
Organic Crop Production
Overview–IP170
This is an overview of key concepts and
practices of certified organic crop produc-
tion, with perspectives on many notions,
myths and issues that have become
associated with organic agriculture.
Forms, Documents and
Sample Letters for Organic
Producers–IP276
This publication includes supplementary
letters, forms and other documents produc-
ers can use to demonstrate compliance.
Organic Orchard, Vineyard,
and Berry Crop Documentation
Forms–IP238
Orchardists and viticulturists can use the
forms in this publication for document-
ing practices, inputs and activities that
demonstrate compliance with regulations
or that assist in farm recordkeeping.
Organic Market Farm
Documentation Forms–IP285
The 23 forms in this package are pro-
vided as tools that market gardeners and
produce farmers can use for document-
ing practices, inputs and activities that
demonstrate compliance with regulations
or that assist in other aspects of farm
recordkeeping.
Organic Field Crops
Documentation Forms–IP230
This publication contains tools farm-
ers can use for documenting practices,
inputs and activities to demonstrate com-
pliance with regulations. The forms can
also assist in farm recordkeeping.
Organic Livestock Documentation
Forms–IP237
This publication contains tools that livestock
producers can use for documenting prac-
tices, inputs and activities that demonstrate
compliance with regulations. The forms can
also assist in farm recordkeeping.
Organic Standards and Certification
Presentation–(online only)
This is a PowerPoint presentation over-
view of the National Organic Program
standards and steps to become certified.
It was designed as a training tool for
cooperative extension agents, the Natu-
ral Resources Conservation Service and
other technical service providers. www.
attra.ncat.org/downloads/organic_cert/
organic_standards_certification.pdf
4. Page 4 ATTRA Guide to ATTRA’s Organic Publications
Organic Integrity in the Field:
Preventing Contamination
and Seeking Compensation–
(online only)
This PowerPoint presentation, with
speaker notes and a ready-to-print work-
shop handout, outlines strategies for pre-
venting crop contamination with synthetic
pesticides, fertilizers and other prohib-
ited materials and the steps to be taken
if contamination occurs. www.attra.ncat.
org/risk_management/srmgateway.html
Southern Organic Resource Guide–
IP279 (online only)
This publication was designed
to help certified and transitioning
organic farmers in Arkansas, Louisiana,
Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee
minimize and manage risks associated
with obtaining and maintaining organic
certification. www.attra.ncat.org/sorg/
downloads/sorg.pdf
Transitioning to Organic
Production–IP241
(Sustainable Agriculture Network
publication, print only)
This publication includes conversion
strategies, covering typical organic
farming production practices, innovative
marketing ideas and federal standards
for certified production.
Farm inputs
Suppliers of Seed for Certified
Organic Production–RL040
(online only)
This publication will help you locate
sources of seed certified organic or
otherwise acceptable in accordance
with the 2002 National Organic Program
(NOP) regulations. It includes suppliers of
open-pollinated, heirloom vegetable seed
and seed for agronomic crops, with a focus
on regionally suitable varieties. www.attra.
ncat.org/attra-pub/organic_seed/?
Seed Production and
Variety Development for Organic
Systems–IP272
Research to develop seed varieties for
organic production and technical infor-
mation is increasing. The USDA is train-
ing farmers on participatory breeding
practices to increase the availability of
organic seed. This publication provides
information on these issues.
Sources of Organic Fertilizers and
Amendments–RL044 (online only)
Resource list for farmers and gardeners
to identify specialty input suppliers in the
U.S. and bordering countries. Catego-
rized by product type. www.attra.ncat.org/
attra-pub/org_fert
Organic Livestock Feed Suppliers–
IP171 (online only)
This is a searchable online database of
suppliers offering certified organic live-
stock feed. It is categorized by region and
by type of livestock feed. www.attra.ncat.
org/attra-pub/livestock_feed/index.php
Organic Alternatives to Treated
Lumber–CT170
Organic producers need to remember
that treated lumber is not allowed under
the Final Rule of the National Organic
Program. This publication includes
information on alternative products.
Farmscaping to Enhance Biological
Control–CT065
This publication provides information about
increasing and managing biodiversity on a
farm to favor beneficial organisms, with
emphasis on beneficial insects. Topics
covered include plants that attract
beneficials; pests and predators; seed
blends to attract beneficial insects;
farmscaping; hedgerow establishment;
maintenance budgets; and a flowering
period table.
5. Page 5ATTRAwww.attra.ncat.org
Biointensive Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)–IP049
This publication provides the rationale for
biointensive integrated pest management
(IPM) and outlines the concepts and tools
of biointensive IPM. It suggests steps for
implementing IPM and provides informa-
tion resources.
Organic Integrated Pest Manage-
ment Pictorial Field Guide (English)
Guía de Campo Sobre el Manejo
Integrado de Plagas Organico
(Español)–SP257
These pictorial guides examine concepts
of organic IPM and the role of beneficials,
focusing on ecologically based strategies to
prevent pests. The guides are available on
CD or online and include these sections:
1) Beneficials, beneficial habitat
and insect pests
2) Plant disease management
3) Weed management
4) Vertebrate pest management
Sources of “Spraying Prohibited”
Signs for Organic Farms–RL035
Manufactured signs are cost-effective and
available from several suppliers whose
products and prices are listed.
Protecting Water Quality on
Organic Farms–IP214
This publication discusses strategies for
preventing water pollution on organic farms
in relation to concerns such as transition
to organic and nutrient management.
Southern Organic Resource Guide–
IP279 (see Organic Certification for
Southern Farmers) (online only)
Designed to help certified and transitioning
organic farmers in Arkansas, Louisiana,
Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee,
this publication covers minimizing and
managing risks associated with obtaining
and maintaining organic certification.
www.attra.ncat.org/sorg/downloads/sorg.pdf
Determining and Documenting
the Acceptability of Organic Farm
Inputs (see Organic Certification for
Southern Farmers) (online only)
This PowerPoint presentation with speaker
notes and a ready-to-print workshop hand-
out will help producers determine which
fertilizers, amendments, pesticides, seeds
and planting stock are allowed in crop
production. It includes organics basics
and how to reduce dependence on off-
farm inputs. Go to www.attra.ncat.org/
risk_management/srmgateway.html and
look under Training Materials.
Comparing Energy Use in
Conventional and Organic
Cropping Systems–IP339
Energy consumption in conventional
and organic production systems can
vary greatly depending on direct energy
inputs as well as the indirect energy
involved in manufacturing, shipping and
applying pesticides and nitrogen-based
fertilizers. This publication examines
several studies that reviewed energy use
in various cropping systems.
Marketing and business
Enterprise Budgets and
Production Costs for Organic
Production–RL041
This resource list contains Internet-
based sources of enterprise budgets and
production cost information for organic
production of horticultural and agronomic
crops and for organic livestock enterprises.
Organic Marketing Resources–
IP124
This publication provides market
resources for organic food and fiber
products, including organic prices, sales
data, market trends and data, organic
trade associations, directories and other
To view and
download the
publications
in this guide (except
those labeled print
only), visit the Organic
farming section of
theATTRAWebsiteat
www.attra.ncat.org/
organic.html. For a
free print copy of any
of these publications
or to speak with a
specialist, call
1-800-346-9140
(English), 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. Central Time or
1-800-411-3222
(Español), 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Pacific Time,
Monday-Friday.
6. Page 6 ATTRA Guide to ATTRA’s Organic Publications
organic marketing publications and
resources, with contact information.
Marketing Organic Grains–CT154
This publication discusses food grains,
oilseeds and pulses, with an overview
of feed grain markets and marketing. It
also presents several key ways in which
organic grain marketing differs from con-
ventional grain marketing.
Southern Organic Resource Guide
(online only)
This user-friendly reference handbook
is designed to help certified and tran-
sitioning organic farmers in Arkansas,
Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and
Tennessee minimize and manage risks
associated with obtaining and maintain-
ing organic certification. www.attra.ncat.
org/sorg/downloads/sorg.pdf
Federal Resources for Sustainable
Farming and Ranching–IP294
This overview of the major federal
conservation programs provides
resources for farmers and ranchers
to enhance and maintain sustainable
farming and ranching practices.
Horticultural crops
Fruits
These publications provide detailed information
on the sustainable and organic production
methods of a variety of fruits as well as strate-
gies for pest management.
Organic and Low-Spray Apple
Production–IP020
Considerations in Organic Apple
Production–IP184
Organic and Low-Spray Peach
Production–IP047
Organic Pear Production–IP167
Low Spray and Organic Plum
Production–CT122
Grapes: Organic Production–IP031
Blueberries: Organic
Production–IP021
Organic Culture of Bramble
Fruits–IP022
Strawberries: Organic
Production– IP046
Tree Fruits: Organic Production
Overview–IP028
Vegetables, herbs
and flowers
These publications provide detailed information
on the sustainable and organic production of a
variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Organic Allium Production–IP138
Organic Asparagus
Production–CT100
Organic Garlic Production–IP320
7. Page 7ATTRAwww.attra.ncat.org
Herb Production in Organic
Systems–IP224
Hops: Organic Production–CT115
Organic Pumpkin and Winter
Squash Production–CT172
Sweet Corn: Organic
Production–IP336
Sweetpotato: Organic
Production–CT128
Organic Tomato Production–CT073
Specialty Lettuce and Greens:
Organic Production–CT117
Cole Crops and Other Brassicas:
Organic Production–IP275
Resource Guide to Organic
and Sustainable Vegetable
Production–IP188
Plug and Transplant Production
for Organic Systems–IP160
Flame Weeding for Vegetable
Crops–CT165
Flame Weeding for Agronomic
Crops–CT157
Greenhouse production
These publications provide information on
various aspects of sustainable and organic
greenhouse production of various horticul-
tural crops as well as information about the
greenhouse industry.
Organic Greenhouse Vegetable
Production–IP078
Potting Mixes for Certified Organic
Production–IP112
Plug and Transplant Production
for Organic Systems–IP160
Herbs: Organic Greenhouse
Production–IP164
Organic Greenhouse Tomato
Production–IP190
Other organic horticultural
crops topics
Organic Crop Production
Overview–IP170
This publication provides an overview of
key concepts and practices of certified
organic crop production, with perspec-
tives on many notions, myths and issues
that have become associated with organic
agriculture over time.
NCAT’s Organic Crops Workbook–
IP225
This workbook is for organic and transi-
tional producers with cropping or mixed
crop and livestock operations. It was
created to assist in understanding the
range of practices and materials allowed
under the NOP Regulations.
Field crops
These publications provide information about
sustainable and organic production of various
field crops including information relating
to soil and weed management, planting and
tilling methods and alternate crops.
Organic Alfalfa Production–IP234
Organic Cotton Production–IP233
Organic Field Corn
Production–CT113
Hops: Organic Production–CT115
Organic Rice Production–CT143
Organic Small Grain
Production–CT160
Forafreecopy
ofanyofthese
publications,
ortospeakwith a
specialist, call
1-800-346-9140
or 1-800-411-3222
(en Español) 7 a.m. to
7 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through
Friday, or visit our
Web site at:
www.attra.ncat.org
8. Page 8 ATTRA Guide to ATTRA’s Organic Publications
Organic Soybean
Production–CT120
Organic Tobacco Production–IP322
Peanuts: Organic Production-IP329
Other organic field crops topics
Organic Crop Production
Overview–IP170
This publication provides an overview of
key concepts and practices of certified
organic crop production, with perspectives
on many notions, myths and issues that
have become associated with organic agri-
culture over time.
NCAT’s Organic Crops Workbook–
IP225
This workbook is for organic and tran-
sitional producers with cropping or
mixed crop and livestock operations. It
was created to assist in understanding
the range of practices and materials
allowed under the NOP Regulations.
Marketing Organic Grains–CT154
This publication discusses food grains,
oilseeds and pulses, with an overview
of feed grain markets and marketing.
It also presents several key ways in which
organic grain marketing differs from
conventional grain marketing.
Pursuing Conservation Tillage
Systems in Organic Crop
Production–IP183
This brief look at conservation tillage
for organic cropping systems focuses on
annual cropping systems for agronomic
and vegetable systems.
Flame Weeding for Agronomic
Crops–CT157
This publication provides information
about the techniques and economics of
flame weeding, which has resurfaced as
an alternative to chemical control.
Flame Weeding for Vegetable
Crops–IP165
This publication discusses different strat-
egies for preemergent flame weeding and
postemergence flame weeding, as well as
infrared weed control and steam and hot
water weed control.
Livestock
Organic Standards for Livestock
Production: Highlights of the
USDA’s National Organic Program
Regulations–IP334
This collection of excerpts from the USDA’s
National Organic Program provides the
reader with general requirements for
organic livestock management, including
information about origin of livestock, feed,
health care and living conditions, as well
as lists of substances both allowed and
prohibited in production.
Parasite Management for
Natural and Organic Poultry:
Coccidiosis–IP245
This publication discusses the life cycle
of coccidiosis, as well as transmission
in free-range production, management
in the brooder and on pasture, natural
treatments, drugs and vaccines.
Considerations in Organic Hog
Production–IP185
This publication provides information
about hog production compliance
with the National Organic Program, as
well as insight into sustainability and
animal welfare.
NCAT’s Organic Livestock
Workbook–IP228
This publication is for organic and tran-
sitional producers with livestock or mixed
crop and livestock operations. It is meant
especially for producers contemplating
conversion to, and those in the early years
of transition to, organic production.
To view and
download the
publications
in this guide (except
those labeled print
only), visit the Organic
farming section of
theATTRAWebsiteat
www.attra.ncat.org/
organic.html. For a
free print copy of any
of these publications
or to speak with a
specialist, call
1-800-346-9140
(English), 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. Central Time or
1-800-411-3222
(Español), 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Pacific Time,
Monday-Friday.
9. Page 9ATTRAwww.attra.ncat.org
Predator Control for
Sustainable and Organic Livestock
Production–IP196
This publication examines how to identify
livestock predators and how to control
them. It focuses primarily on the control
of coyotes and dogs through management
practices, such as fencing and secure
areas, and the use of guard animals, such
as dogs, donkeys and llamas.
Organic Livestock Feed Suppliers–
IP171 (online only)
This is a searchable online database of
suppliers offering certified organic live-
stock feed. It is categorized by region and
by type of livestock feed. www.attra.ncat.
org/attra-pub/livestock_feed/listings.php
Organic Alternatives to Treated
Lumber–CT170
This publication reminds producers that
treated lumber is not allowed under the
Final Rule of the National Organic Pro-
gram. It includes information on alterna-
tive products.
Arsenic in Poultry Litter:
Organic Regulations–IP266
This publication discusses the potential
for arsenic in poultry litter, which is often
used by organic producers as a fertilizer
and source of organic matter for soil.
Organic Poultry Production in the
United States–IP331
This publication provides information
about the National Organic Program
standards for organic poultry production,
including living conditions, genetics, feed
and processing.
Dairy Resource List: Organic and
Pasture-Based–IP307
This annotated resource list offers many
sources of information helpful to organic
and pasture-based dairy farmers. Topics
include general organic dairying, pasture
productivity, animal management, milk
marketing and farm energy.
Pastures: Going Organic–IP297
This is an introduction to regulations
related to organic pasture and rangeland
in the United States, including allowed
activities and materials, fertility, weed and
insect pest management issues, as well as
organic integrity and recordkeeping.
Building a Montana Livestock
Industry–IP346
This report begins with the cost of
production survey and includes a report
on how Montana Organic Producers
Cooperative members can better access
regional and national markets. In a
broader sense, this report provides an
understanding of the value chain of the
organic grass-finished beef market from
the producer to consumer.
Soils and compost
Soil Management: National Organic
Program Regulations–IP270
10. Page 10 ATTRA Guide to ATTRA’s Organic Publications
This publication provides management
guidelines for meeting the objectives
of the National Organic Program and
explains why these objectives are essen-
tial for maintaining sustainable, organic
production systems.
Assessing the Pasture Soil
Resource–IP128
This technical note provides methods
to determine biological activity of
pasture soils and practical tips on
improving the usefulness of typical soil
and plant samples.
Sustainable Soil Management–
IP027
This publication covers basic soil proper-
ties and management steps toward building
and maintaining healthy soils.
Pursuing Conservation Tillage
Systems for Organic Crop
Production–IP183
This brief look at conservation tillage
for organic cropping systems focuses
on annual cropping systems for
field crops and vegetables.
Sources of Organic Fertilizers and
Amendments–RL044 (online only)
This database allows users to search
for suppliers of organic fertilizer by
state, product category or keyword.
www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/org_fert
Manures for Organic Crop
Production–IP127
This publication addresses the chal-
lenges of raw and composted manures
including produce quality concerns, pol-
lution and fertility imbalances in relation
to the National Organic Program.
Arsenic in Poultry Litter: Organic
Regulations–IP266
This publication discusses the potential
for arsenic in poultry litter, which is often
used by organic producers as a fertilizer
and source of organic matter for soil.
Potting Mixes for Certified Organic
Production–IP112
This publication will aid producers in find-
ing sources of acceptable potting media
or making their own that comply with
National Organic Program standards.
Pest management
These resources provide an array of sustainable
techniques for the reduction or elimination
of insects, weeds and diseases without
jeopardizing soil health or water quality.
Disease pest management
Asian Soybean Rust: Notes and
Organic Control Options for
Farmers–IP282 (online only)
www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/asian_soy
_rust.html
Organic Control of White Mold on
Soybeans–IP133
Downy Mildew Control in
Cucurbits–CT111
Notes on Compost Teas–IP118
Use of Baking Soda as a
Fungicide–IP130
Organic Alternatives for Late Blight
Control in Potatoes–IP131
Insect pest management
Bug Vacuums for Organic Crop
Protection–IP194
Colorado Potato Beetle: Organic
Control Options–CT107
Cucumber Beetles: Organic
and Biorational Integrated Pest
Management–IP212
Forafreecopy
ofanyofthese
publications,
ortospeakwith a
specialist, call
1-800-346-9140
or 1-800-411-3222
(en Español) 7 a.m. to
7 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through
Friday, or visit our
Web site at:
www.attra.ncat.org
11. Page 11ATTRAwww.attra.ncat.org
Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable
Aphid Control–IP149
Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable
Thrips Control–IP148
Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable
Whitefly Control–IP168
Kaolin Clay for Management
of Glassy-winged Sharpshooters
in Grapes–IP175
Insect IPM in Apples—
Kaolin Clay–IP176
Flea Beetle: Organic Control
Options–CT114
Squash Bug and Squash Vine Borer:
Organic Controls–IP298
Weed pest management
Flame Weeding for Vegetable
Crops–CT165
Flame Weeding for Agronomic
Crops–CT157
Other organic pest
management topics
Deer Control Options–CT131
This publication details several deer
control strategies including fencing
techniques, scare devices, repellants
and culling.
Farmscaping to Enhance Biological
Control–CT065
This publication contains information about
increasing and managing biodiversity on a
farm to favor beneficial organisms, with
emphasis on beneficial insects.
Biointensive Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)–IP049
Targeted to individuals interested in
agriculture at all levels, this publication
provides the rationale for biointensive
IPM, outlining concepts and tools,
with suggested steps and informational
resources for implementing IPM.
Integrated Pest Management for
Greenhouse Crops–IP144
This publication provides information about
IPM for both vegetable and ornamental
greenhouse crops, including monitoring,
sanitation, biological controls, biorational
controls, insect growth regulators and
disease control strategies.
Organic Integrated Pest
Management Pictorial Field Guide
– in English and Spanish (Guía de
Campo Sobre el Manejo Integrado
de Plagas Organico)–SP257 (online
and on CD only)
This pictorial guide examines concepts of
organic IPM and the role of beneficials,
focusing on ecologically based strategies
to prevent pests.