Organic matter

Pollan argues the pros and cons of factory farming as well as organic farming and takes a stand for the humane treatment of animals, as well as appreciating the meat one eats. In Blake Hurst’s article titled “The Omnivore’s Delusion: Against the Agri–intellectuals” Hurst believes that industrial farming is the only way to feed the world in an abundant and cost efficient way. By reading both articles, the reader can see that no matter which side of the fence you choose to stand on there are…

Sunflower plants grow well in average to rich soils. They need to grow their roots deep and wide, to enable them to withstand strong winds. If you have a choice, sandy soils are not recommended, as they are easily uprooted in loose soil. Rich soil is important, when growing giant varieties. Contrary to its name, we found they will tolerate some shade as we put them against an east wall of our house every year. However, they will grow their best in full sun. Deep roots help sunflowers to…

The EPA defines organic foods as foods that are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or synthetic pesticides. Pesticides are chemical substances that aid in the conservation of crop from insects, weeds, fungus, and/or other types of pest that might damage the crops (Curtis, 2006). As for organic meat, the label focuses on animals that have been rise on organic feed and free from growth hormones and antibiotics. Scientific America in their journal publication “Organic Farming” reported…

Organic Agriculture ≠ Better: For You or the Environment Picture a world with widespread famine and polluted water. Small withered plants surrounded by weeds and pests trying to grow out of nitrogen deficient soil reeking of animal fecal matter. You seek to find the forest of your youth, that you used to play in, but it is no longer there. Instead you see only more malnourished farmland. One out of every five people are dying of hunger. You go to take a drink of water, to find it has to be…

Is It Organic Architecture, or Not? Years ago, I was traveling out in western America and I discovered something truly remarkable. It was the buildings; they had aesthetics that blended in with their environment and landscape around them, appearing as if they were part of the desert (environment) themselves. Stone and marble rock garnered the front exteriors, much similar to the ones laying on the ground. The exterior walls had tan or brown stucco, giving the feel of the western desert. Then,…

Why Going Organic is Beneficial Eating is something that must be done to live however, being aware of what the body is consuming is vital. Some foods contain things like synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes, petroleum-based fertilizers, and sewage sludge-based fertilizers; repulsive! As consumers these are the risks taken each time food is consumed. Consuming food that contains those ingredients is horrible for the human body. These horrible ingredients impact everyone, especially children…

because earthworms are more likely to have grass in their environment outside the classroom. Introduction: Earthworms are defined dictionary.com is “any one of numerous annelid worms that burrow in soil and feed on soil nutrients and decaying organic matter.” However, what if the “soil nutrients” were changed into three different groups? After extensive research, I decided to test the effect of fruit peels, grass clippings, and coffee grounds on earthworms and their soil. It has been proven…

Living Organic without breaking your wallet (Cost-Efficient Organic Lifestyle - COOL) The quest to maintain an organic lifestyle remains the major goal of most individuals. When weighed against other indices, the cost of organic food remains the only downside because everything else about organic living is highly beneficial. A close look at Non-organic food shows they contain immunity destroying antibiotics, dangerous pesticides and cancer-causing hormones due to the process of growing them. It…

the dead organic material found in dust and contain an enzyme that, when in contact with humans, causes allergic reactions. Dust mites do not bite humans. Similarly, cockroaches contain a protein that initiates allergic reactions…

SmartMart is a popular retail grocer that has been very successful in organic, healthy and sustainable products by providing environment friendly foods to their customers. Their main customer segment is the affluent class for whom the quality of product matters more as compared to the pricing. It focuses more on preserving its brand loyalty and keeping its brand name intact. This is the main point of differentiation for SmartMart to be competitive in the market. Company’s long term goal is to…