This document provides a list of Internet resources containing enterprise budgets and production cost information for organic agricultural crops and livestock operations. It includes budgets for transitioning to certified organic production, horticultural crops like vegetables, fruits and nuts, agronomic crops, and livestock. The budgets cover a wide geographic range and were created between 1990-2003 by universities and agricultural extension services in states and provinces across North America. They are meant to serve as a starting point for farmers to adapt to their own specific enterprises and locations.
This document discusses considerations for organic apple production in the eastern and western United States. It notes that organic apple production faces significantly more challenges in the east due to higher pest pressures from diseases, insects, and weeds caused by the wetter climate. In the west, organic apple production has fewer pest issues and benefits from larger-scale operations, centralized infrastructure, and more research support. While progress has been made in developing organic management practices, the document concludes that organic apple production will likely remain difficult and less profitable in the eastern US compared to the west due to these inherent climatic differences that influence pest pressures.
Building a Montana Organic Livestock IndustryElisaMendelsohn
This report summarizes the findings of a survey of 18 members of the Montana Organic Producers Cooperative regarding the costs of organic grass-finished beef production. Key findings include:
1) Respondents reported widely varying operation sizes, income sources, land access, and expectations for profitable cattle prices and investment returns.
2) On average, respondents spent 2,535 hours on their cattle operations annually, with 47% of total family income coming from beef.
3) The average price respondents needed to break even was $1.38 per pound of live weight, below the actual price received last year.
4) Fixed and variable machinery costs per acre of organic grassland ranged greatly,
This document discusses how organic farming practices can both protect and fail to protect water quality. When implemented using a "systems approach" that considers biological, chemical and climatic processes in each field, organic practices like building soil organic matter, crop rotations, and conservation practices can increase nutrient retention and decrease runoff and erosion, thus protecting water quality. However, problems can occur if manure is mismanaged, green manures are improperly timed, or manure/compost is poorly stored. The key to effective production and water protection is maintaining high soil organic matter and active soil organisms.
This document provides an overview of organic sweet potato production in the United States. It discusses leading production areas, which are primarily in the Southeast and California. It also outlines markets for sweet potatoes, including processing into canned, frozen and baby food products as well as value-added items like chips and flour. Research on organic production is being conducted at universities like North Carolina State.
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.
Pursuing Conservation Tillage Systems for Organic Crop ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document discusses conservation tillage systems for organic crop production. It describes several tillage methods used in organic farming, including mulch tillage, ridge tillage, killed mulch systems, living mulches, zone tillage, and cover crops. It notes that very little research has been done on no-till and low-till systems under organic conditions. More research is needed to determine which conservation tillage approaches can work without the use of herbicides and commercial fertilizers common in conventional no-till systems. Pursuing conservation tillage aligns with the need for more sustainable technologies in organic farming and broader environmental conservation goals.
This guide discusses organic alfalfa production. It provides information on basic cultural requirements including soil fertility management using organic amendments. It also covers insect pest management, emphasizing monitoring and conserving beneficial insects. Common alfalfa pests like alfalfa weevil are discussed along with their natural enemies and cultural control methods like grazing or flaming. The guide also addresses diseases, nematodes, weeds, and economics of organic alfalfa production.
This document discusses considerations for organic apple production in the eastern and western United States. It notes that organic apple production faces significantly more challenges in the east due to higher pest pressures from diseases, insects, and weeds caused by the wetter climate. In the west, organic apple production has fewer pest issues and benefits from larger-scale operations, centralized infrastructure, and more research support. While progress has been made in developing organic management practices, the document concludes that organic apple production will likely remain difficult and less profitable in the eastern US compared to the west due to these inherent climatic differences that influence pest pressures.
Building a Montana Organic Livestock IndustryElisaMendelsohn
This report summarizes the findings of a survey of 18 members of the Montana Organic Producers Cooperative regarding the costs of organic grass-finished beef production. Key findings include:
1) Respondents reported widely varying operation sizes, income sources, land access, and expectations for profitable cattle prices and investment returns.
2) On average, respondents spent 2,535 hours on their cattle operations annually, with 47% of total family income coming from beef.
3) The average price respondents needed to break even was $1.38 per pound of live weight, below the actual price received last year.
4) Fixed and variable machinery costs per acre of organic grassland ranged greatly,
This document discusses how organic farming practices can both protect and fail to protect water quality. When implemented using a "systems approach" that considers biological, chemical and climatic processes in each field, organic practices like building soil organic matter, crop rotations, and conservation practices can increase nutrient retention and decrease runoff and erosion, thus protecting water quality. However, problems can occur if manure is mismanaged, green manures are improperly timed, or manure/compost is poorly stored. The key to effective production and water protection is maintaining high soil organic matter and active soil organisms.
This document provides an overview of organic sweet potato production in the United States. It discusses leading production areas, which are primarily in the Southeast and California. It also outlines markets for sweet potatoes, including processing into canned, frozen and baby food products as well as value-added items like chips and flour. Research on organic production is being conducted at universities like North Carolina State.
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.
Pursuing Conservation Tillage Systems for Organic Crop ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document discusses conservation tillage systems for organic crop production. It describes several tillage methods used in organic farming, including mulch tillage, ridge tillage, killed mulch systems, living mulches, zone tillage, and cover crops. It notes that very little research has been done on no-till and low-till systems under organic conditions. More research is needed to determine which conservation tillage approaches can work without the use of herbicides and commercial fertilizers common in conventional no-till systems. Pursuing conservation tillage aligns with the need for more sustainable technologies in organic farming and broader environmental conservation goals.
This guide discusses organic alfalfa production. It provides information on basic cultural requirements including soil fertility management using organic amendments. It also covers insect pest management, emphasizing monitoring and conserving beneficial insects. Common alfalfa pests like alfalfa weevil are discussed along with their natural enemies and cultural control methods like grazing or flaming. The guide also addresses diseases, nematodes, weeds, and economics of organic alfalfa production.
This document summarizes research on conservation systems in the Southeastern United States. It discusses objectives to develop conservation systems that improve soil quality, conserve resources, and increase production efficiency. A conservation system combines conservation tillage and cover crops. Research has found that conservation systems can control erosion, improve soil quality, increase water infiltration, and provide economic benefits, though they also involve establishment and management costs. Ongoing research is analyzing the long-term impacts of conservation systems on cotton yields, quality, and profits across the region.
Plug and Transplant Production for Organic SystemsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides information on producing vegetable and ornamental plugs and transplants organically. It discusses that while many large commercial suppliers exist, they do not produce organic plugs, so growers must produce their own or source them locally. The document then covers various considerations for organic plug production, including container sizes, growing media, equipment needs, fertilization, irrigation, lighting, scheduling, and pest management. It emphasizes that plug production requires more attention to cultural practices and scheduling than transplanting seedlings.
This document provides an overview of organic crop production, including:
1) It defines organic agriculture as an ecological system that promotes biodiversity and biological cycles without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
2) It describes the origins of organic agriculture in the United States, tracing back to the works of Albert Howard and J.I. Rodale in the early 20th century promoting natural soil fertility and composting.
3) It discusses some common misconceptions around organic agriculture, including that it means "doing next to nothing" or allows continued use of some prohibited materials, when proper organic standards require soil building and natural pest management.
This document provides information on marketing channels and economics for small-scale organic greenhouse herb production. It discusses propagation methods for annual and perennial herbs. Commercial greenhouse herb production in the US is no longer economically viable due to low-cost foreign competition. However, some small farmers still grow herbs and other plants in greenhouses.
Organic peanut production relies on cultural techniques that maintain soil fertility through crop rotation and composting, rather than off-farm inputs. While labor and management costs are higher for organic peanuts, farmers can find higher demand and premium prices in organic markets. The document discusses organic peanut production methods, varieties suited to different regions, challenges in organic marketing, and potential alternative uses for organic peanuts including forage and biodiesel production.
Kaolin clay, the active ingredient in Surround WP, is a non-toxic particle film that acts as a barrier between pests and apple plants. When insects contact trees coated with kaolin clay, the tiny particles agitate and repel the insects. Trials have shown Surround WP provides control of leafrollers and leafhoppers as well as suppression of mites, codling moth, plum curculio, and other pests. In addition to pest control, kaolin clay can provide horticultural benefits like reduced heat stress and improved fruit color. Growers report kaolin clay is most effective when used as part of an integrated pest management system incorporating cultural and chemical methods.
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.
Organic Farm Certification & the National Organic ProgramElisaMendelsohn
Organic farmers seeking to market their products as certified organic must undergo a certification process to assure buyers of the integrity of their organic claims. This involves a third party certification agent evaluating the farm based on the National Organic Program standards. If the farm is found to meet these standards prohibiting synthetic inputs and ensuring separation from conventional operations, the farmer becomes certified and can market products with the USDA organic seal. The certification process provides consistency across certifiers and reassures consumers that certified products are truly organic. It requires documentation from farmers to demonstrate compliance with organic practices and prevent contamination. While certification involves costs and paperwork, it also opens access to premium prices in the organic market.
DESIGN OF AQUAPONICS SYSTEM OF IRRIGATIONvivatechijri
Aquaponics as a vertical farming technique has undergone various development to make it an
efficient replacement for conventional farming methods. Hydroponics, a soil-less farming method has been
combined with aquaculture (fish farming) to obtain a system with its own ecological balance. The disadvantages
of these systems overcome by symbiotic relationship between them. As a result aquaponics has better production
and growth rate than other farming methods. The aquaponics systems focused on increasing economically and
sustainability of indoor and outdoor fish farming. Aspect like sustainability, development and economically
efficiency improve of farmer health we must reconsider the agriculture sciences, by this we understand that we
must develops technologies friendly for the environment. Combining aquaculture with hydroponics we obtain a
new innovation named aquaponics which respects principles of sustainable agriculture (wastewater bio
filtration by plants) and gives us the possibility to increase economic efficiency with an additional production
(organic vegetables) to produce the nutrient rich food.The various parameters that are to be considered during the design and implementation of an aquaponic
system have been discussed in this paper
Seed Production and Variety Development for Organic SystemsElisaMendelsohn
The document discusses seed production and variety development for organic systems. It notes that while interest is growing in developing seed varieties specifically for organic production, this area is still in its infancy. Some public universities and seed companies are beginning to breed varieties suited to organic farming through participatory breeding programs and selecting traits that confer natural resistance. However, no commercially available seeds have been bred specifically for organic production yet. The document outlines challenges around increasing the supply of organic seeds and regulatory issues affecting U.S. organic farmers.
Potting Mixes for Certified Organic ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document provides guidance on potting mixes that meet the requirements for certified organic production. It discusses both commercial blends and formulas for making your own mixes. The key points are:
1) Commercial blends must be OMRI listed to be certified organic, and some familiar products may no longer be allowed.
2) Homemade mixes should meet plant needs for air, water, nutrients and support. Recipes in appendices provide options to experiment with.
3) The National Organic Standard allows many ingredients in organic mixes, but prohibits some, so labels must be checked carefully.
This document summarizes information on organic herb production in the United States, including:
- The growth in organic farming and sales of organic foods in the US. Around 7,200 producers were certified organic in 2001, with 2.07 million acres under organic cultivation.
- Herb production can provide additional income for small farms, though typical herb farms are small businesses that add value through direct marketing.
- Federal regulations now require certification for organic labels and marketing. The USDA provides oversight of the National Organic Program.
This document describes a study that evaluated the use of winter cover crops and vinegar for early-season weed control in sustainable cotton production. Black oats and hairy vetch winter cover crops were planted and then tilled prior to cotton planting. The cover crops effectively controlled winter weeds compared to no cover. In the spring, total weed cover was lower in former black oats plots, but cotton yield did not differ between cover crop treatments. All sustainable plots had higher spring weed cover than conventional plots treated with herbicides. Vinegar effectively controlled young weeds but caused damage to cotton and mature weeds. Overall, winter cover crops showed potential for spring weed control with continued use in this system.
This document provides an overview of organic strawberry production methods, including various planting systems, integrated pest management techniques, and discussions of weeds, pests, diseases, varieties, fertility, and economics. It describes common raised bed planting systems using plastic mulch that are also used by organic growers. Alternative systems like matted rows and ribbon rows are also covered.
This document provides an overview of organic tobacco production, including culture methods such as transplanting, field growing, and curing. It discusses two U.S. grower networks recruiting contract organic tobacco producers and notes organic acreage statistics for several states in 2005. The introduction focuses on appropriate techniques for organic tobacco and factors that influence crop quality such as soil, fertilization, and climate.
This document provides an introduction to organic pasture and rangeland regulations under the US National Organic Program. It defines key terms like pasture and organic, explaining that organic agriculture aims to create biological systems that maintain soil and ecological health without prohibited substances. The document outlines allowed and prohibited materials, requirements for organic integrity through record keeping, and resources for further information on organic livestock and pasture management.
This document provides information on organic small grain production. It discusses that organic farming excludes commercial fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, and growth regulators, relying instead on crop rotations, cover crops, and biological pest control. It also notes that organic producers must be certified and discusses various publications that cover organic certification requirements and production methods. Specific considerations for organic small grain production include managing soil fertility through animal manures and cover crops, using integrated pest management and resistant varieties to handle insects and diseases, employing crop rotations for weed control, and marketing through contracts since the organic market has many small buyers.
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.
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.
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.
This document provides an overview of transgenic crops, including:
1) A brief history of transgenic crop development and the governing policies surrounding the technology.
2) A summary of the main agricultural crops that have been genetically modified, their expressed characteristics, and their market roles.
3) A discussion of unintended consequences, economic considerations, safety concerns, and implications of transgenic crops for sustainable agriculture.
This document provides an overview of transgenic crops, including:
1) A brief history of transgenic crop development and the governing policies surrounding the technology.
2) A summary of the main agricultural crops that have been genetically modified, their expressed characteristics, and their market roles.
3) A discussion of unintended consequences, economic considerations, safety concerns, and implications of transgenic crops for sustainable agriculture.
This document summarizes research on conservation systems in the Southeastern United States. It discusses objectives to develop conservation systems that improve soil quality, conserve resources, and increase production efficiency. A conservation system combines conservation tillage and cover crops. Research has found that conservation systems can control erosion, improve soil quality, increase water infiltration, and provide economic benefits, though they also involve establishment and management costs. Ongoing research is analyzing the long-term impacts of conservation systems on cotton yields, quality, and profits across the region.
Plug and Transplant Production for Organic SystemsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides information on producing vegetable and ornamental plugs and transplants organically. It discusses that while many large commercial suppliers exist, they do not produce organic plugs, so growers must produce their own or source them locally. The document then covers various considerations for organic plug production, including container sizes, growing media, equipment needs, fertilization, irrigation, lighting, scheduling, and pest management. It emphasizes that plug production requires more attention to cultural practices and scheduling than transplanting seedlings.
This document provides an overview of organic crop production, including:
1) It defines organic agriculture as an ecological system that promotes biodiversity and biological cycles without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
2) It describes the origins of organic agriculture in the United States, tracing back to the works of Albert Howard and J.I. Rodale in the early 20th century promoting natural soil fertility and composting.
3) It discusses some common misconceptions around organic agriculture, including that it means "doing next to nothing" or allows continued use of some prohibited materials, when proper organic standards require soil building and natural pest management.
This document provides information on marketing channels and economics for small-scale organic greenhouse herb production. It discusses propagation methods for annual and perennial herbs. Commercial greenhouse herb production in the US is no longer economically viable due to low-cost foreign competition. However, some small farmers still grow herbs and other plants in greenhouses.
Organic peanut production relies on cultural techniques that maintain soil fertility through crop rotation and composting, rather than off-farm inputs. While labor and management costs are higher for organic peanuts, farmers can find higher demand and premium prices in organic markets. The document discusses organic peanut production methods, varieties suited to different regions, challenges in organic marketing, and potential alternative uses for organic peanuts including forage and biodiesel production.
Kaolin clay, the active ingredient in Surround WP, is a non-toxic particle film that acts as a barrier between pests and apple plants. When insects contact trees coated with kaolin clay, the tiny particles agitate and repel the insects. Trials have shown Surround WP provides control of leafrollers and leafhoppers as well as suppression of mites, codling moth, plum curculio, and other pests. In addition to pest control, kaolin clay can provide horticultural benefits like reduced heat stress and improved fruit color. Growers report kaolin clay is most effective when used as part of an integrated pest management system incorporating cultural and chemical methods.
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.
Organic Farm Certification & the National Organic ProgramElisaMendelsohn
Organic farmers seeking to market their products as certified organic must undergo a certification process to assure buyers of the integrity of their organic claims. This involves a third party certification agent evaluating the farm based on the National Organic Program standards. If the farm is found to meet these standards prohibiting synthetic inputs and ensuring separation from conventional operations, the farmer becomes certified and can market products with the USDA organic seal. The certification process provides consistency across certifiers and reassures consumers that certified products are truly organic. It requires documentation from farmers to demonstrate compliance with organic practices and prevent contamination. While certification involves costs and paperwork, it also opens access to premium prices in the organic market.
DESIGN OF AQUAPONICS SYSTEM OF IRRIGATIONvivatechijri
Aquaponics as a vertical farming technique has undergone various development to make it an
efficient replacement for conventional farming methods. Hydroponics, a soil-less farming method has been
combined with aquaculture (fish farming) to obtain a system with its own ecological balance. The disadvantages
of these systems overcome by symbiotic relationship between them. As a result aquaponics has better production
and growth rate than other farming methods. The aquaponics systems focused on increasing economically and
sustainability of indoor and outdoor fish farming. Aspect like sustainability, development and economically
efficiency improve of farmer health we must reconsider the agriculture sciences, by this we understand that we
must develops technologies friendly for the environment. Combining aquaculture with hydroponics we obtain a
new innovation named aquaponics which respects principles of sustainable agriculture (wastewater bio
filtration by plants) and gives us the possibility to increase economic efficiency with an additional production
(organic vegetables) to produce the nutrient rich food.The various parameters that are to be considered during the design and implementation of an aquaponic
system have been discussed in this paper
Seed Production and Variety Development for Organic SystemsElisaMendelsohn
The document discusses seed production and variety development for organic systems. It notes that while interest is growing in developing seed varieties specifically for organic production, this area is still in its infancy. Some public universities and seed companies are beginning to breed varieties suited to organic farming through participatory breeding programs and selecting traits that confer natural resistance. However, no commercially available seeds have been bred specifically for organic production yet. The document outlines challenges around increasing the supply of organic seeds and regulatory issues affecting U.S. organic farmers.
Potting Mixes for Certified Organic ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document provides guidance on potting mixes that meet the requirements for certified organic production. It discusses both commercial blends and formulas for making your own mixes. The key points are:
1) Commercial blends must be OMRI listed to be certified organic, and some familiar products may no longer be allowed.
2) Homemade mixes should meet plant needs for air, water, nutrients and support. Recipes in appendices provide options to experiment with.
3) The National Organic Standard allows many ingredients in organic mixes, but prohibits some, so labels must be checked carefully.
This document summarizes information on organic herb production in the United States, including:
- The growth in organic farming and sales of organic foods in the US. Around 7,200 producers were certified organic in 2001, with 2.07 million acres under organic cultivation.
- Herb production can provide additional income for small farms, though typical herb farms are small businesses that add value through direct marketing.
- Federal regulations now require certification for organic labels and marketing. The USDA provides oversight of the National Organic Program.
This document describes a study that evaluated the use of winter cover crops and vinegar for early-season weed control in sustainable cotton production. Black oats and hairy vetch winter cover crops were planted and then tilled prior to cotton planting. The cover crops effectively controlled winter weeds compared to no cover. In the spring, total weed cover was lower in former black oats plots, but cotton yield did not differ between cover crop treatments. All sustainable plots had higher spring weed cover than conventional plots treated with herbicides. Vinegar effectively controlled young weeds but caused damage to cotton and mature weeds. Overall, winter cover crops showed potential for spring weed control with continued use in this system.
This document provides an overview of organic strawberry production methods, including various planting systems, integrated pest management techniques, and discussions of weeds, pests, diseases, varieties, fertility, and economics. It describes common raised bed planting systems using plastic mulch that are also used by organic growers. Alternative systems like matted rows and ribbon rows are also covered.
This document provides an overview of organic tobacco production, including culture methods such as transplanting, field growing, and curing. It discusses two U.S. grower networks recruiting contract organic tobacco producers and notes organic acreage statistics for several states in 2005. The introduction focuses on appropriate techniques for organic tobacco and factors that influence crop quality such as soil, fertilization, and climate.
This document provides an introduction to organic pasture and rangeland regulations under the US National Organic Program. It defines key terms like pasture and organic, explaining that organic agriculture aims to create biological systems that maintain soil and ecological health without prohibited substances. The document outlines allowed and prohibited materials, requirements for organic integrity through record keeping, and resources for further information on organic livestock and pasture management.
This document provides information on organic small grain production. It discusses that organic farming excludes commercial fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, and growth regulators, relying instead on crop rotations, cover crops, and biological pest control. It also notes that organic producers must be certified and discusses various publications that cover organic certification requirements and production methods. Specific considerations for organic small grain production include managing soil fertility through animal manures and cover crops, using integrated pest management and resistant varieties to handle insects and diseases, employing crop rotations for weed control, and marketing through contracts since the organic market has many small buyers.
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.
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.
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.
This document provides an overview of transgenic crops, including:
1) A brief history of transgenic crop development and the governing policies surrounding the technology.
2) A summary of the main agricultural crops that have been genetically modified, their expressed characteristics, and their market roles.
3) A discussion of unintended consequences, economic considerations, safety concerns, and implications of transgenic crops for sustainable agriculture.
This document provides an overview of transgenic crops, including:
1) A brief history of transgenic crop development and the governing policies surrounding the technology.
2) A summary of the main agricultural crops that have been genetically modified, their expressed characteristics, and their market roles.
3) A discussion of unintended consequences, economic considerations, safety concerns, and implications of transgenic crops for sustainable agriculture.
This document provides an overview of transgenic crops, including:
1) A brief history of transgenic crop development and the governing policies surrounding the technology.
2) A summary of the main agricultural crops that have been genetically modified, their expressed characteristics, and their market roles.
3) A discussion of unintended consequences, economic considerations, safety concerns, and implications of transgenic crops for sustainable agriculture.
This document provides an overview of organic tree fruit production. It discusses ATTRA, which is a sustainable agriculture information service operated by USDA. The document then discusses organic fruit production, marketing and economic considerations, and planning and planting an organic orchard. It covers topics like site selection, crop and variety selection, rootstock selection, orchard design, and more. The goal is to introduce key issues for commercial organic production of tree fruits to help growers make informed decisions about orchard design and management.
Organic System Plans: Field and Row Crops and Pasture and Range SystemsElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an example of an organic system plan for a Midwestern crop farm applying for organic certification. It includes maps of the farm and fields, a field history sheet detailing past crops grown, and a main application form covering the farm plan, soil and crop fertility management, crop management practices, and plans for maintaining organic integrity. Supplementary documents are also included to provide additional information required by certifiers. The goal is to help farmers understand the level of detail certifiers expect in an organic system plan and application for certification.
This document provides information on organic sweet corn production, including key aspects such as varieties, soil fertility, weed control, pest management, harvesting, and marketing. Organic sweet corn production differs from conventional methods in its reliance on crop rotations, cover crops, compost and manures for soil fertility and its use of mechanical cultivation and biological controls to manage pests. The document discusses organic certification requirements and considerations for seed selection, fertility management, pest control, and post-harvest handling.
This document provides information on organic sweet corn production, including key aspects such as varieties, soil fertility, weed control, pest management, harvesting, and marketing. Organic sweet corn production differs from conventional methods in its reliance on crop rotations, cover crops, compost and manures for soil fertility and its use of mechanical cultivation and biological controls to manage pests. The document discusses organic certification requirements and considerations for seed varieties, and provides details on production practices and marketing organic sweet corn.
This document provides a summary of a publication about sustainable corn and soybean production. It discusses how corn and soybean production currently struggles with environmental, economic, and social sustainability. On the environmental front, issues include soil erosion from tillage and nutrient runoff. Economically, commodity farmers have little control over prices and costs are rising. Socially, the lack of reliable profits is leading to the decline of rural communities as fewer farms remain viable. The document explores some options for more sustainable corn and soybean production, such as alternative marketing strategies, diversification into other crops, and organic production methods.
This document provides an overview of organic tree fruit production, including marketing considerations, orchard planning and establishment, and ongoing orchard management. Some key points:
- Marketing is critical to success, and the production system must be designed to meet the needs of intended markets. Premium pricing may be needed to offset typically higher organic production costs.
- Proper site selection is important, considering soil, climate, drainage and other environmental factors that cannot be easily changed. Variety selection should match the site conditions and market opportunities.
- Careful planning includes decisions around crop species, rootstocks, tree spacing and layout to optimize productivity and efficiency over the long term life of the orchard. Establishing soil fertility and integrated pest management programs
This document provides an overview of organic tree fruit production, including marketing considerations, orchard planning and establishment, and ongoing orchard management. Some key points:
- Marketing is critical to success, and the production system must be designed to meet the needs of intended markets. Premium pricing may be needed to offset typically higher organic production costs.
- Proper site selection is important, considering soil, climate, drainage and other environmental factors that cannot be easily changed. Variety selection should match the site conditions and market opportunities.
- Careful planning includes decisions around crop species, rootstocks, tree spacing and layout to optimize long-term productivity and efficiency within the limitations of the land. Establishing soil fertility and integrated pest management
Seed Production and Variety Development for Organic SystemsSeeds
Breeding crop plants specifically for organic production is still in its early stages. While some universities and seed companies are developing varieties suited for organic systems through public breeding programs and farmer collaboration, no commercially available seeds have been bred exclusively for organic use. There is debate around whether organic seed production should be mandated and whether the benefits of exclusively organic seeds outweigh the increased costs and limited availability that a requirement could create for farmers during the initial years. Many in the organic industry believe variety development for organics needs to go beyond just using existing varieties under organic conditions, and instead focus on breeding new varieties tailored to the specific challenges of organic agriculture.
Big data approaches can help rice farmers in Latin America adapt to climate change by providing real-time climate and cropping advice. A pilot program in Colombia combined rice yield and weather data to identify climate patterns and recommend optimal planting times. Farmers who followed the advice had successful harvests, while those who did not lost their crops and inputs. The program aims to scale this approach to other major rice producers in Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Doing so may help reduce yield losses, increase adaptive capacity, and revolutionize agricultural advisory services.
This document discusses urban farming and provides resources for urban farmers. It describes how urban farming is gaining popularity as a way to address food insecurity and community development. Some of the benefits mentioned include improving food access, making neighborhoods safer, and boosting local economies. The document then provides a list of free publications and resources available from ATTRA on topics related to urban agriculture.
This document discusses urban farming and provides resources for urban farmers. It describes how urban farming is gaining popularity as a way to address food insecurity and community development. Some of the benefits mentioned include improving food access, making neighborhoods safer, and boosting local economies. The document then provides a list of free publications and resources available from ATTRA on topics related to urban agriculture.
Organic peanut production relies on managing soil fertility and pests without off-farm inputs. Labor and costs are higher for organic peanuts than conventional. There is high demand for organic peanuts and farmers can receive premium prices. The main challenges are managing weeds, insects, and diseases without many synthetic pesticides.
This document discusses raising dairy replacement heifers on pasture through a custom heifer raising operation. It provides information on the costs and considerations of custom raising heifers on pasture compared to raising them in confinement. Research from the University of Minnesota found that heifers raised on pasture through management intensive rotational grazing had similar average daily gains at a lower total cost per head compared to heifers raised in a feedlot. The document also provides a list of additional online resources on topics related to custom heifer raising, grazing management, and the economics of heifer contracting operations.
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This document provides a sustainability checklist for beef cattle farms. It includes questions about farm resources, management priorities, herd health, reproductive management, forage programs, grazing management, soil and water quality, energy and economic efficiency, quality of life considerations, and goals for improvement. The checklist is intended to help farmers critically evaluate the sustainability of their operations and identify areas for potential enhancement.
Garden Therapy: Links to Articles, Books, Profession Groups, DVDElisaMendelsohn
GARDENING THERAPY Resource List of Articles, Books, Manuals, DVD's, Training Programs and Professional Associations
TOPICS COVERED:
Horticulture Therapy
Healing Gardens
Sensory Gardens
Garden Therapy
Garden Therapy for the Disabled
Garden Therapy for the Mentally Challenged
Garden Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
Garden Therapy for Depression
Garden Therapy for Autistic Children
Garden Therapy for the Blind and the Visually Impaired
Garden Therapy for Hospitals
Garden Therapy for Nursing Homes
Garden Therapy for Seniors
Garden Therapy for the Handicapped
Garden Therapy for Prisons, Jails and Correction Facilities
Garden Therapy for Botanical Garden
Garden Therapy and Community Gardens
Garden Therapy for Single Mothers
Garden Therapy for Stress
Garden Therapy for Veterans
Garden Therapy at Veterans Facilities
Garden Therapy for Soldiers
Garden Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
People Plant Connections
Gardening and Physical Fitness
Greenhouse and Garden Therapy for Disabled People
Accessible Gardening
Wheelchair Gardening
Vertical Gardening and Garden Therapy
Container Gardening and Garden Therapy
Adaptive Garden Equipment for Garden Therapy
Tools for Garden Therapy
Urban Trees and Mental Health
Parks and Garden Therapy
Nature and Learning
Greening School Grounds by Design
Garden Therapy for Schools
Plants in the Classroom for Enhanced Learning
Garden Therapy for Pre Schools
Garden Therapy for Daycare
Garden Therapy for Elementary School Bullies
Garden Therapy and Community Development
Garden Therapy and Food Security
Garden Therapy for Low Income People
Garden Therapy for Homeless People
Garden Therapy and Crime Reduction
Garden Therapy and Neighborhood Security
Sistemas Avícolas Alternativos con Acceso a PasturaElisaMendelsohn
Este documento describe y compara sistemas avícolas alternativos y convencionales. Los sistemas alternativos incluyen aves con acceso a pasturas a través de casas fijas, casas portátiles, corrales de pastura u otros diseños que permiten a las aves expresar su comportamiento natural al aire libre. Estos sistemas son comúnmente a pequeña escala e integrados a granjas diversificadas. El acceso al exterior es una parte importante del bienestar de las aves y permite producción extensiva en comparación con los sistem
Producción Orgánica de Lechugas de Especialidad y Verduras Para EnsaladaElisaMendelsohn
Este documento describe las técnicas de producción orgánica de lechugas de especialidad y ensaladas. Explica que el mercado de lechugas de especialidad ha crecido, pero que el aumento de la producción ha hecho bajar los precios. Describe diferentes tipos de lechugas y verduras para ensaladas, así como técnicas de preparación del suelo, propagación, control de plagas y cosecha. Resalta la importancia de planificar cultivos para mantener un suministro constante a lo largo de la temporada.
Este documento cubre el procesamiento de aves a pequeña escala, ya sea en la granja o en plantas pequeñas. Describe las etapas clave del procesamiento, como la inmovilización, matanza, sangrado, desplume, evisceración, enfriamiento y empaque. También compara el procesamiento a pequeña, mediana y gran escala, y explica cómo el acceso a instalaciones de procesamiento es crucial para los pequeños productores avícolas.
Planeando la Plantación de Vegetales para una Cosecha ContinuaElisaMendelsohn
Este documento ofrece consejos para planificar plantaciones sucesivas de vegetales con el fin de lograr una cosecha continua a lo largo de la temporada de crecimiento. Explica que es importante mantener registros de plantaciones y cosechas anteriores para determinar las fechas óptimas de siembra. También destaca que el clima y las condiciones de la tierra afectan el crecimiento de los cultivos, por lo que es útil considerar las temperaturas ideales de germinación de cada vegetal. El documento incluye una tabla con esta información y un
Este documento trata sobre la nutrición de rumiantes en pastoreo. Explica que los rumiantes como vacunos, ovinos y caprinos pueden convertir plantas no comestibles para humanos en alimentos mediante la digestión de la celulosa. También destaca que la mayoría de las tierras son aptas solo para pastoreo, no para cultivo, y que el pastoreo es una forma eficiente de convertir la biomasa vegetal en alimentos como carne y leche. Además, resalta la importancia de entender la nutrición de los rumiantes considerando fact
Este documento trata sobre los requerimientos nutricionales para aves de pastura y cómo cubrirlos a través de diferentes ingredientes alimenticios comunes y poco comunes. Explica el valor nutritivo de ingredientes como el maíz, trigo, avena, harina de pescado y frijol soya, y discute consideraciones como la molienda, la formulación de raciones y la nutrición aplicada para diferentes tasas de crecimiento y estilos de alimentación.
Nuevos Mercados para Su Cosecha (audio version)ElisaMendelsohn
Pedro quiere vender sus productos agrícolas pero no puede vender todo en el mercado local y los comerciantes le ofrecen precios bajos. José le sugiere vender a instituciones como escuelas, hospitales y asilos de ancianos. José introduce a Pedro con el comprador de alimentos del hospital local. El comprador está interesado en comprar productos de la granja de Pedro y pide detalles sobre sus productos, precios y disponibilidad. Pedro comienza a vender lechuga al hospital y el comprador pide un volumen mayor, pero Pedro no puede
Los Escarabajos del Pepino: Manejo Integrado de Plagas — MIP Orgánico y Biora...ElisaMendelsohn
Los escarabajos del pepino son plagas importantes de cultivos de cucurbitáceas en los Estados Unidos. Transmiten enfermedades bacterianas y virales y causan daño directo al alimentarse de raíces, tallos, hojas y frutos. Sus ciclos de vida y las medidas orgánicas de control como plantación tardía, cobertores flotantes, cultivos trampa e insecticidas botánicos deben ser comprendidos para implementar estrategias de manejo integrado efectivas.
Las Crónicas Orgánicas No. 1: No Tenga Pánico Vuélvase OrgánicoElisaMendelsohn
Este documento presenta la historia de Pedro, un agricultor, que aprende sobre los beneficios de la agricultura orgánica a través de una visita a una granja orgánica y conversaciones con agricultores orgánicos. Pedro descubre que la agricultura orgánica fomenta la biodiversidad en el suelo y los cultivos, lo que ayuda a controlar plagas de forma natural. Aprende que el uso de pesticidas químicos puede dañar a los organismos benéficos en el suelo y los cultivos. Finalmente, Pedro decide convertir
La Certificación para Granjas Orgánicas y el Programa Orgánico NacionalElisaMendelsohn
Este documento describe los requisitos para la certificación orgánica de granjas y el Programa Orgánico Nacional de los EE.UU. Los agricultores que quieran vender sus productos como orgánicos deben obtener la certificación de un agente acreditado. La certificación asegura a los consumidores que los productos cumplen con las normas orgánicas. El Programa Orgánico Nacional estableció normas uniformes para la certificación y acredita agentes certificadores. Los agricultores deben cumplir con las normas de producción e
Jardinería Comercial: Consideraciones para Producción de Frutas y VerdurasElisaMendelsohn
Este documento proporciona consideraciones para iniciar un negocio de jardinería comercial. Explica que se debe desarrollar un plan de negocios que incluya un plan de marketing enfocado en los mercados. También discute opciones de mercado como mercados de productores, ventas directas, restaurantes e instituciones. Finalmente, enfatiza la importancia de aprender técnicas de producción a través de talleres, conferencias u observando otros productores.
Guía Ilustrada para la Producción de Ovinos y CaprinosElisaMendelsohn
Este documento es una guía ilustrada para la producción de ovinos y caprinos. Proporciona información sobre la selección de animales, la alimentación y el pastoreo, el cuidado de animales jóvenes y de cría, la sanidad, el equipo y el manejo, y la comercialización de productos de ovinos y caprinos. La guía describe las características deseables para una buena conformación en ovinos y caprinos, y ofrece consejos sobre cómo proveer una dieta y pastoreo saludables para estos animales.
Este documento proporciona una guía sobre métodos orgánicos para producir fresas. Cubre técnicas como el control de malezas mediante acolchado de plástico negro, fertilización orgánica, y control biológico de plagas. También discute sistemas de producción como la plantación en camellones con plástico y la producción en túneles, y provee recursos adicionales sobre certificación orgánica y recomendaciones de variedades por estado. La producción orgánica de fresas puede requerir más esf
Este documento describe el equipamiento básico necesario para una pequeña granja avícola, enfocándose en los sistemas de bebederos y comederos. Explica que los bebederos son cruciales para el bienestar de las aves y deben proveer agua limpia de manera confiable para prevenir enfermedades y la muerte de los pollos. También discute brevemente consideraciones para cercos, perchas y cajas nido.
Este documento describe el proceso de certificación orgánica según las normas del Programa Nacional Orgánico del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos. Explica que la certificación permite vender, representar y etiquetar productos como orgánicos, y que involucra inspecciones anuales realizadas por un certificador acreditado para verificar el cumplimiento de las normas. También destaca algunos de los beneficios de la certificación, como mantener mejores registros que ayudan a identificar y resolver problemas de producción con mayor facilidad.
Este documento trata sobre el manejo sostenible de suelos. Explica las propiedades básicas del suelo y los pasos para mejorar y mantener la calidad del suelo de manera sostenible. Cubre temas como la importancia de la materia orgánica y los organismos del suelo, técnicas para mejorar el suelo como el compost y la labranza reducida, y ejemplos de agricultores que han tenido éxito mejorando la calidad de sus suelos.
El Manejo de Gallineros para la Producción AlternativaElisaMendelsohn
Este documento proporciona información sobre el manejo del medio ambiente en la producción avícola alternativa. Explica que tanto el área interior como el exterior son importantes para el bienestar de las aves. Detalla la importancia de la ventilación, temperatura, iluminación y lecho dentro del gallinero. Además, enfatiza que la producción alternativa a menudo ocurre a pequeña escala y puede ser certificada orgánica, requiriendo ciertas prácticas especiales en comparación con la avicultura convencional.
Este documento describe los cuatro pasos que los productores y procesadores orgánicos deben seguir para prepararse adecuadamente para su inspección de certificación orgánica anual. El primer paso es leer las secciones pertinentes de las Normas Orgánicas Nacionales según el tipo de operación. El segundo paso es revisar su Plan de Sistema Orgánico. El tercer paso es revisar la comunicación de la agencia certificadora del año pasado. El cuarto paso es organizar todos los registros requeridos usando las listas proporcionadas. La public
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
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How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
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,
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.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
The chapter Lifelines of National Economy in Class 10 Geography focuses on the various modes of transportation and communication that play a vital role in the economic development of a country. These lifelines are crucial for the movement of goods, services, and people, thereby connecting different regions and promoting economic activities.
2. university) should be able to assist or recommend California, Central Coast (1994)
someone to assist in adapting enterprise budgets Available budgets: cabbage, cauliflower,
to reflect your individual enterprises, and show cucumbers, garlic, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce,
you how to use the budgets to improve your red onions, yellow onions, non-staked snap peas,
farm financial management. Since resources vary non-staked snow peas, green bell peppers, red
widely from state to state, no single route exists bell peppers, sweet corn, large variety winter
for local assistance. squash, small variety winter squash, barley cover
For conventional production, the Agricul- crop, vetch cover crop.
tural Risk Budget Library at www.agrisk.umn. Included are yield and return ranges for selected
edu contains budgets for a very wide range of central coast organic vegetable crops, whole farm an-
crops and livestock. In developing a budget for nual equipment, investment, and business overhead
organic production, in many cases, a budget for costs for a diversified organic vegetable operation,
conventional cropping or livestock may be the and hourly equipment costs for a diversified organic
best starting point. The budget can then be tai- vegetable operation.
lored to specific individual situations, including http://vric.ucdavis.edu/veginfo/topics/
organic production. prodcosts/organiccosts.html
Transition to Certified New Jersey (1996)
Available budgets: bell pepper, cabbage, cau-
Organic Budgets liflower, cucumber, leaf lettuce, yellow onions,
pumpkins, sweet corn, fresh market tomato, and
processing tomato.
British Columbia (2002) http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~farmmgmt/ne-
Available budgets: dairy (fluid milk), spelt, budgets/organic.html
potatoes, oat, apple, sweet corn, carrots, winter
squash, spinach, salad greens, and cauliflower.
www.agf.gov.bc.ca/busmgmt/budgets/spe- North Carolina (2003)
cialty_organic.htm Available budgets: fresh market broccoli,
kale, tomatoes, sweet corn, salad mix, leaf lettuce,
peppers, and summer squash.
www.ces.ncsu.edu/chatham/ag/SustAg/
Horticultural Crops: organiccoststudy.pdf
Vegetables
Wisconsin (1990)
Potatoes: brief comparison of costs and re-
British Columbia (1992-1996)
turns of organic and conventional potatoes.
Available budgets: garlic, carrots, celery, corn
for processing, peas for processing, whole beans www.wisc.edu/cias/pubs/briefs/004.html
for processing.
www.agf.gov.bc.ca/busmgmt/budgets/spe-
cialty_organic.htm Horticultural Crops:
Fruits and Nuts
California (1996)
Available budgets: processing tomatoes,
mixed vegetables. California (2003)
www.agecon.ucdavis.edu/outreach/crop/ Available budgets: strawberries.
cost.htm www.agecon.ucdavis.edu/outreach/crop/
cost-studies/StrawbOrgCC03.pdf
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3. California (2002) Wisconsin (1999)
Available budgets: almonds. Available budgets: echinacea.
www.agecon.ucdavis.edu/outreach/crop/ www.wisc.edu/cias/pubs/briefs/048.html
cost-studies/AlmondOrgVN02.pdf
California (1996)
Available budgets: almonds, apples, table Agronomic Crops
grapes, raisins, lemons, oranges, walnuts.
www.agecon.ucdavis.edu/outreach/crop/
cost.htm California (1996)
Available budgets: cotton, rice.
www.agecon.ucdavis.edu/outreach/crop/
New Jersey (1996) cost.htm
Available budgets: fresh market apples, ma-
ture trees.
http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~farmmgmt/ Illinois (2003)
nebudgets/organic.html Available budgets: food-grade soybeans,
food-grade corn.
http://web.aces.uiuc.edu/value/
New York (no date)
Available budgets: strawberries (greenhouse
production). Illinois (2001)
www.hort.cornell.edu/department/faculty/ Available budgets: pasture (red clover, red
pritts/straw.html
pritts/straw.htm mammoth clover, alfalfa, timothy), cereal rye
grain, blue corn, soft red winter wheat, soy-
bean.
www.aces.uiuc.edu/~asap/research/stew_
farm/Appendix-rep-02.html#Production%20B
Herbs uds,%20Conv
Washington State (2003) Kansas (2003)
Available budgets: goldenseal. Available budgets: corn, blue corn, sweet
http://smallfarms.wsu.edu/crops/organic corn, wheat, Austrian winter peas, alfalfa, clover
Goldenseal.html seed.
www.kansasruralcenter.org/publications/
Organic%20cropping.pdf
British Columbia (2002)
Available budgets: calendula, American
skullcap, catnip, dandelion root, lavender, Michigan (2001)
lemon balm, licorice root, nettle, passion flow- Available budgets: grain corn, soybeans, and
er, marshmallow root, chamomile, red clover, oats.
shepherd’s purse, and yarrow. Includes downloads of Excel budgets so you can
www.agf.gov.bc.ca/busmgmt/budgets/bud do your own calculations.
get_pdf/small_scale/small_scale_Mixed_herb_ www.aec.msu.edu/agecon/aecreports/bud
Win.pdf gets01.htm
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