Category: Organic
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Posted on February 18, 2008
Organic Agriculture in Wisconsin: 2007 Status Report
Wisconsin is well positioned to reap the benefits sown by our organic farmers, processors and other businesses. With continued support for and investment in organics, […]
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Posted on June 18, 2007
Becoming a Certified Organic Producer
The organic food market continues to expand in the United States, consistently growing at a rate of 15 to 21 percent per year and reaching […]
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Posted on February 28, 2006
Organic Agriculture in Wisconsin: 2005 Status Report
Wisconsin continues to be a national leader in organic food production, despite the fact that certified organic farms, acreage and production represent only a small […]
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Posted on August 16, 2005
Overview of Organic Cranberry Production
Organic cranberries are produced across the continent, with over 100 acres grown in Wisconsin. The major problems facing organic cranberry growers include weeds, insect pests, […]
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Posted on August 1, 2004
Do farming practices affect corn and soybean quality traits? (Research Brief #70)
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Grain farmers can help the environment by expanding their corn-soybean rotations to include additional crops. Research has shown that expanded rotations can […]
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Posted on October 1, 2003
Organic Agriculture in Wisconsin: 2003 Status Report
Organic food sales in the US have grown 20% or more annually throughout the last decade and remain strong. Organic products are now available in […]
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Posted on November 12, 2002
Report Encourages Wisconsin Investment in Organic Agriculture
Organic food sales in the U.S. have grown 20% or more annually for the past decade and remain strong. A new report details the growth […]
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Posted on September 1, 2002
Building Soil Organic Matter with Organic Amendments
If you follow practices that build and maintain soil organic matter, especially through the addition of organic amendments, you will improve the quality of your […]
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Posted on January 1, 2001
CSA: More for your money than fresh vegetables (Research Brief #52)
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms provide their members with more than fresh produce. CSA farms engage their members in agriculture through newsletters, farm celebrations, and […]
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Posted on January 1, 2000
Selling Certified Organic Produce to Retail Produce Markets in the Upper Midwest
Retail produce buyers in Minneapolis, MN and Madison, WI were interviewed to see if there are opportunities for small-scale growers of certificed organic produce. Produce […]