Organic Farm and Handling/processing Certification Standards and Administrative Procedures: 1998, Volumes 1-2Northeast Organic Farming Assoc. of New York, Incorporated, Organic Certification Program, 1998 - Natural foods |
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Soil Testing and Tissue Analysis Farmers are encouraged to know their soils . Soil testing is one tool of fertility management ... The farmer must submit , by May 1 , soil tests for all fields entering Certification for the first time .
Soil Testing and Tissue Analysis Farmers are encouraged to know their soils . Soil testing is one tool of fertility management ... The farmer must submit , by May 1 , soil tests for all fields entering Certification for the first time .
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C. Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition ( cont . ) 4. Cover Crops and Green Manures Organic growers should strive to leave the soil exposed as little as possible . When not growing a commercial crop , green manures , cover crops ...
C. Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition ( cont . ) 4. Cover Crops and Green Manures Organic growers should strive to leave the soil exposed as little as possible . When not growing a commercial crop , green manures , cover crops ...
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D = improves soil drainage & acration , opens subsoil ; E = protecis soil from erosion ; N = nitrogen fixation by symbiotic bacteria ; O = adds organic matter ; P = makes phosphorus and micronutrients more available ; S = improves soil ...
D = improves soil drainage & acration , opens subsoil ; E = protecis soil from erosion ; N = nitrogen fixation by symbiotic bacteria ; O = adds organic matter ; P = makes phosphorus and micronutrients more available ; S = improves soil ...
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION | 11 |
MEAT AND EGG PRODUCTION | 24 |
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