Organic matter

farming system in a short period of time. It is necessary to promote the organic ideas to people to raise their awareness to their health first. According to an article, “Which little piggy goes to market? Characteristics of US farmers ' market shoppers”, the number of operation farmers’ markets had significantly increased by around 250% from 1996 to 2006. Expend the scale of farmer’s market would be a good step to promote organic farming and pesticide-free…

discussed the transition process from conventional farming systems to certified organic farming systems and its many benefits. We began by the organic certification process and all of the steps and requirements for becoming certified as an organic producer, we talked about some of the challenges that organic producers will encounter throughout the transition period as well as in their organic crops, the transition to organic livestock production and the many rules and regulations in place to…

Sustainability in Agriculture and Farming “In half of a century, our soils have increased from 1 percent to 8 percent organic matter, and OM [organic matter] is the foundational test of soil resilience and fertility,” states Joel Salatin, speaking of his family farm, Polyface farms (Salatin). Sustainable farming has been around for millennia, but with the destructiveness that many modern farming methods cause, it has gained a growing measure of popularity with people who wish to wisely use our…

human health and has been studied over the centuries (Lynch, 2014). The research that has been studied has determined that the chemical form of arsenic found in food products characterizes over 20 different arsenic species (Lynch, 2014). The focus on organic and inorganic arsenic has led to the specific availability of the data in certain food types (Lynch, 2014). Arsenic is a semi-metal that is found in soil, water, and sometimes in the food that is consumed (Lynch, 2014). Consuming arsenic in…

Our largest certified organic supplier, Glaser Farms, has been forbidden to resume business activities after state inspectors found genetically modified plants growing amongst their crops. Monsanto, a multinational agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation, has filed a lawsuit against Glaser Farms for infringing on their seed patent. This has led to a lot of negative publicity not only for Glaser Farms but also for all stores carrying their products. Many of La Costa Supermarket’s…

We wanted to research the impacts that organic farming has on the US economy and farms. Our findings show that the organic farming industry has affected society in myriad ways. A stronger economy and environmentally friendly land use are both results of organic farming. In our paper we discuss how organic farming boosts the economy, legislation shoin favor of organic farming expansion, the growing market for organic foods, and the overall benefits organic farming creates for society. Lastly, as…

I’ve been a hairstylist for six years now, and I love enriching my clients ' lives by making them feel beautiful. This career choice has affected my body tremendously; my hands go numb, I have trouble opening jars, and my back hurts constantly. I found food allergies to gluten and dairy at the age of 21. All of these issues lead me to researching alternative options to help my body heal. I’ve found nutrition has a huge impact on inflammation, mental health, and energy. To eat organically means…

Cutting meat out of a diet completely is hard to do, but by eating less meat or purchasing organic meat, or meat from a company that humanely raises animals can save millions of animals from a cruel life. Many activist are petitioning the USDA to make a change and become stricter with enforcing policies, especially since mistreating animals meant…

The Misconceptions of Genetically Modified Foods Many foods are marketed as “organic,” or “GMO-free,” claiming they are healthier and safer than genetically modified foods. Does this really mean a better product, or are these claims ignorant misconceptions written off as fact? Genetically modified foods, sometimes called genetically modified organisms (GMOs), are foods that have been genetically altered to have traits that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.…

the formidable climate changes. Although there are many environmental benefits in relation to organic farming, it is not favorable to industrial agricultural production due to its costly cultural and economic…