THE ORGANIC FARMER'S HANDBOOK: An All-In-One Reference For Methods, Standards, And New Developments

The term "organic farming" refers to a kind of agriculture that does not utilize any artificial inputs, such as synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or GMOs, when cultivating crops or raising livestock.

Instead of using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, organic farmers rely on natural processes and techniques including crop rotation, companion planting, and the application of compost and manure.

Organic farming practices include the humane treatment of animals, the utilization of renewable resources, and the preservation of biodiversity. Farmers that use organic methods try to reduce their negative effects on the environment while also providing consumers with high-quality, nutritional food.

Different countries and regions have different certification standards for organic farming, but all of them require a stringent set of requirements and inspections to make sure farmers are following organic methods.

In recent years, organic farming has exploded in popularity as people have become more conscious of the negative effects that conventional farming methods may have on their health and the environment.