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Organic Agriculture the Truth Christos Modestou 15 November 2015 Murray State University Author Note This paper was prepared for Agriculture 199, Section 03, taught by Alyx Shultz. Organic Agriculture the Truth Introduction: There are many explanations that can describe what Organic Agriculture is. However all the explanations ends to one and only statement. “Is a system that relies on ecosystem management rather than external agriculture inputs” It’s a function that eliminate the…

The global organic food industry is advancing exponentially while moving from niche sector to main stream. It is primarily due to increasing awareness of healthy foods and healthy lifestyle worldwide. According to Tech Sci Research Report, global organic food industry is expected to grow at the rate of 16 % during 2015-2020. Global competitors in organic food Industry according to regions are USA, Europe, and Asia Pacific. USA: USA is one of the major contributors to the global organic food…

Before I read the chapter of Big Organic, I thought that it would be just like big organic farm. However, after I read the chapter, I found that it was more like an industrial farm in many aspects. The first theme I want to address is environment and economy in Big Organic food system. According to Pollan (2006), the initial goal of organic was to create a food system conforming to the logic of nature. In a natural ecosystem, there are diverse plants and animals draw fertility and energy from…

The terms “organic” and “GMO” should be distinctly defined before they are compared between one another. According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary database, the term organic is specified as “relating to, yielding, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides “ (1) - essentially a food product that is derived entirely from nature,…

never have ("Organic Agriculture"). Soil improves the formation and structure of the land and creates a more stable system. Therefore, nutrient and energy cycling is increased and the soil for nutrients and water are enhanced. Pollution of chemically enhanced fertilizers and pesticides in water is a major problem in the industrial farming system. The use of these products are prohibited in organic farming. Instead, they use animal fertilizers as well as compost. Well maintained organic systems…

Debate on organic VS conventional food: Over time it is the long debate on “organic and conventional food.” People are confused of good, hygienic, convenient and good for health. And other point is the “credibility and availability” of food and other food products. After the research and experience I have come over to certain points which are as following: First of all I would briefly describe you what is organic food and what is conventional food? Organic Food: The food produced through organic…

discussed the process for starting a traditional farm versus the process for starting an organic farm and the differences between the two. The first question that I asked Mr. Sams regarded how long he had been in the farming industry. “I 've been farming since I was a young boy. My dad and grandfather were farmers also so my brothers and I started farming at a young age. I was seven…

Affordability is within range when buying organic food. Your Health is important, and so is your money. Eating organic is not expensive as most people may think. I hear it many times, “ Its so expensive to eat organic” but in reality you are paying a little extra for better health. I have explored different groceries in my proximity, and I’ve narrowed it down to two markets that are affordable, but that doesn’t mean that there…

Young people have taken interest in owning their own organic farm. The reason behind it is that they can be their own boss, and be more confident about new things. Young farmers can replace other farmers that are too old to work. The younger people will be able to gain their money without exhausting themselves by being told what to do. As stated in the article, "Enrollment in university agriculture programs as well as interest in farmer-training programs increased in 2011. More young people…

ride in a combine. I was not expecting much out of this project because I thought I would just ask a few questions and be done with my 5 hours. I enjoyed it so much that I spent another 6 hours helping out in an organic soybean field and being able to learn a few things that go into organic farming. Going back even further, I signed up for this class thinking I could learn more about stars and the sea, not the environmental factors to the planet itself that would lead me to an actual real life…