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Organic Farming On The Prairies:
An Organic Production Manual
Edited by Gary Smith, P.Ag., Wilma Groenen
Published by the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate with assistance from ADF
Organic Farming On The Prairies: An Organic Production Manual contains a wealth of information that will be useful not only to beginning organic producers, but also to experienced organic producers and conventional farmers looking for ways to reduce their input costs.
This book is published in a 3-ring binder format so it can be easily updated. It is an expanded and up to date version of the original Agro-Alternatives.
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: What Is Organic Farming
- Definition of Organic Farming
- Certification Standards
- The Certification Process
- Making of a Sustainable Agriculture
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Chapter 2: The Agronomics of Organic Farming
- The Transition to Organic Farming
- Crop Rotation
- Healthy Soils, Healthy Plants
- Legumes: Builders and Protectors of the Soil
- Black Medic
- Weed Management
- Insect Management
- Disease Management
- Soil Conservation
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Chapter 3: Organic Herb & Livestock Production
- Organic Herb Production
- Organic Livestock Husbandry
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Chapter 4: The Organic Marketplace
- Marketing Organic Products
- Seller Beware
- Canadian Wheat Board Requirements
- Organic Buyers List
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Chapter 5: Farmer Profiles
Appendix: Resource List For Organic Agriculture