ORGANIC PRODUCTION: A SYSTEMS APPROACH Before reaching for a quick solution for pests or disease, organic farmers must use a systems approach to mitigate problems before they arise. Organic Inspector, Meagan Collins, explains. Organic Production: A Systems Approach Tags: allowed substances, bite by bite, control methods, management strategies, prohibited substances, regulatory requirements, whole system approach
INPUTS How do farmers decide when to use inputs? What must be done prior to using an input? Hear directly from organic inspector, Meagan Collins, about the details. Inputs Tags: approval, bite by bite, OSP, regulatory requirements, verification, whole system approach
PARADISE FARMS (English) According to Gabrielle Marewski, good organization and solid recordkeeping allow farmers’ creative side to flourish. Paradise Farms has been certified organic for nearly two decades and she has developed model binders for farm businesses to maintain good records. She sold the farm in 2017 and now consults. Paradise Farms (English) Tags: clipboards, computer, edible flowers, mixed vegetables, paper, spreadsheets, whole system approach
