Meeting organic challenges in the west
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April 8, 2019

Meeting organic challenges in the west

The results of a nationwide survey of organic farmers to identify research priorities didn’t hold any surprises. Mark Schonbeck, research associate at the Organic Farming Research Foundation, said organic farmers listed soil health, fertility and nutrient management as top priorities. Organic farmers in the western U.S. identified more specifics, including how soil life affects

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