Most people know that organic farming methods improve the quality of their food. But did you know that it actually improves the quality of the earth’s soil too? Soil quality is affected by food, fiber, and feed production, and it’s directly linked to pollution, energy use, and global warming. The quality of soil around the…
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Organic Farming: Less Energy, Less Waste!
Most people have heard that organically-grown foods are healthier, but did you know that they conserve the environment too? According to Cornell University ecology and agriculture professor, David Pimentel, “Organic farming approaches for these crops [corn and soybeans] not only use an average of 30 percent less fossil energy but also conserve more water in…