Soils on organic farms host more diverse and beneficial communities of fungi compared to conventional farmland, according to a recent study...
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New study pinpoints practices that boost carbon sequestration by double digits! Organic agriculture’s proven ability to lock carbon away in the soil is a critical tool for combatting climate change. Now a new study directed by the University of Maryland in collaboration with The Organic Center, digs down into the specific ways that organic farmers can take their climate change fighting power to the next level.
Soils on organic farms host more diverse and beneficial communities of fungi compared to conventional farmland, according to a recent study...
A recent study from China found that organically grown strawberries are sweeter, more aromatic and preferred by consumers compared to those grown conventionally. Conventional farms often employ toxic chemicals to control...
The widespread use of synthetic fertilizers in conventional agriculture has resulted in a variety of environmental consequences including groundwater contamination, reduced soil stability, and greenhouse gas emissions that...