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• 2006-Jan-27 - Considering Organic Farming

We've been trying to decide how best to use our farm. We're planning to buy more goats, and some sheep...and are looking into organic farming.

We're going to a meeting locally to find out more information. My husband is thinking tomatoes...and maybe peppers or cucumbers. Not sure that we will get into it this year, but we want to research it, and maybe work on some prep stuff as we clean up the farm.

 

The information in the paper said that there are only 28 local organic farmers, and this particular store needs more people...this is a need for our area.

 

If anyone has any information that they would be kind enough to share with me, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

 

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• 2006-Jan-27 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Katiecakes
Check out: http://www.ofrf.org/

Also depending on your state regulations it may take a few years of farming organically before you can be certified. I know here in Montana your soil, produce, etc must be tested for 3 years with organic results before you can become a certified organic farmer - until then you can only advertise your produce as grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. I believe it's worth it, because I whole heartedly support organic farming but I know it's not an easy road.
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• 2006-Feb-1 - Thank you so much....

Posted by familyfarm
for this information. We thought it might take us a few years to get everything worked out...

The meeting is tonight, so we will find out more specifics for our state.
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• 2006-May-27 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Heather
I just popped over by Random Blogging and I thought I would recommend to you "The New Organic Grower" by Eliot Coleman ... excellent book about organic farming!

Blessings!

~Heather
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