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	Organic horticulture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Horticulture is also sometimes defined simply as “agriculture minus the plough (or plow).” Organic horticulture is horticulture practised by following the same essential principles of soil building and conservation, pest management, and heritage-species preservation as organic agriculture.
		Organic horticulture relies heavily on the natural breakdown of organic matter, using techniques like green manure and composting, to replace nutrients taken from the soil by previous crops.
		Organic horticulture relies heavily on the natural breakdown of organic matter, using techniques like green manure, the application of rotted animal manures and compost, to replace nutrients taken from the soil by previous crops.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Organic_horticulture (764 words)

	Organic Farming in Belgium
		The development of the number of organic farms in the different regions in Belgium and their increase as well as the land use in organic farming during the last years is shown in the table attached.
		Organic beef production can be found in the Walloon region and in the Ardennian mountains area which as a low mountain range is suitable for this kind of meat production.
		Organic dairy farming concentrates on the region of Herverland.
	www.organic-europe.net /country_reports/belgium/default.asp (2240 words)

	Organic horticulture \| RuralNI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Producing organic mushrooms is somewhat different to producing organic crops and livestock, though the basic philosophy and principles are the same.
		Protected cropping in polytunnels is an increasingly important part of organic vegetable production because growth can be rapid during the summer with the potential for several crops in the season and it extends the growing season by allowing extended season and over-winter production.
		Organic vegetable production is relatively intensive compared with many other organic enterprises, and particular care is required in devising a practical production system.
	www.ruralni.gov.uk /index/bussys/organic_production/organic_horticulture.htm (280 words)

	Joint Organic Congress 2006
		Making organic greenhouse horticulture really sustainable is a true challenge for the (near) future as conventional growing systems are rapidly gaining sustainability (mainly through closed greenhouse systems that are difficult to combine with organic growing conditions).
		Apart from the philosophical and subjective domain of organic agriculture there is always concerns among the farmers for their economic security through the organic agriculture.
		Potential of organic farming for restoring biodiversity to degraded agricultural land Impacts of scale of organic farming on biodiversity effects socio-economic impacts of organic farming on local, national and global scales Differential influence of agricultural policy on organic farming in Europe, decoupling, CAP reform.
	www.organic-congress.org /forslag.html (1118 words)

	Gaia College - Certificate Programs - Instructor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		"Organic Land Care - Working WITH Nature" is the synthesis of information from many different specialties, and the knowledge gained through years of practice and careful observation.
		You are the pioneers, the leaders of the organic horticulture movement, examples to future generations of gardeners.
		I am one of the founders and past chair of the Society of Organic Urban Land Care Professionals (SOUL), and currently serve as chair of the standards, certification and education committees.
	www.organic-land-care.com /Gaia_College/programs/instructor.php (395 words)

	National Certificate in Organic Horticulture (Level 4) @ Wellington Institute of Technology
		The is particularly suitable for students who have some experience of gardening and wish to either pursue a career in organic horticulture or manage their own properties using organic principles.
		Organic gardening is a holistic philosophy that includes promoting biodiversity, plus soil health and fertility through natural processes.
		Strong demand for expertise in the areas of organic growing, and sustainable practices in all areas of horticulture, including landscape design, crop production, parks and reserves.
	www.weltec.ac.nz /horticulture/1organics.php (213 words)

	Amazon.fr : Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening: Livres en anglais: J. I. Rodale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		More like a standard textbook than most gardening books of today, Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been around since 1959, and in its 1,000-plus pages manages to address everything from the nitrogen content of common items (feathers, eggshells, etc.) to choosing the most appropriate foundation planting for a formal entrance.
		This hefty volume was originally published in 1961 by organic gardening revolutionary J.I. Rodale, and it became the fruit and vegetable grower's bible.
		Actually seven manuals in one, it covers general organic gardening techniques, vegetable growing, home fruit and garden orchards, organic fruit culture, organic nut culture, herb gardening, and growing exotic tropical fruits.
	www.amazon.fr /Encyclopedia-Organic-Gardening-I-Rodale/dp/0762409851 (501 words)

	Principles of Organic Horticulture
		The organic industry has been one of rapid growth and development especially within the past decade.
		Considerable time will then be devoted to organic horticulture in Canada, including a review of organic certification, and a comparison of selected economic attributes generated using organic versus conventional production methods.
		The issues considered in marketing organic horticulture are also discussed, including a case study on cooperative marketing of horticulture crop products.
	www.organicagcentre.ca /Courses/wc_horticulture.html (242 words)

	Research - Organic/Sustainable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Organic soybean acreage in Iowa has increased from 3,000 acres in 1993 to 60,000 in 2000.
		Beginning in 2002, research on organic edamame (vegetable soybean) and organic sweet corn began as part of the State of Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Specialty Crops project.
		The Organic Fruit for Southwest Iowa Research & Demonstration Project was established in 2000 to examine the horticultural and economic performance of organic apples, raspberries, grapes and blueberries.
	www.ag.iastate.edu /departments/hort/research/organicsustainable.php?focus=delate (1434 words)

	Horticulture meetings feature record number of organic presentations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In an oral session on pest management, William Coates of the University of California Cooperative Extension reported on an assessment of susceptibility to walnut husk fly among English walnut cultivars, noting that although kaolin and a combination of spinosad plus bait are effective against the pest, cultivars vary in the timing and degree of susceptibility.
		An oral session devoted to organic horticulture featured reports on organic transition strategies for farms on the urban fringe, consumer responses to organic vs. conventional spinach, and the use of surface-banded poultry manure followed by wood chips to fertilize tangelo trees.
		Robert Prange of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada surveyed organic alternatives to control post-harvest decay, noting that controlled atmosphere technologies are the most promising and that continuous ethylene exposure, for instance, has been registered in Canada and the UK as an alternative to the chemical chlorpropham to control potato sprouting.
	www.newfarm.org /research/2005/sept05/hort_meeting.shtml (781 words)

	Gerber grant funds UA organic farming research
		Curt Rom, UA associate professor of horticulture, is leader of a Division of Agriculture project supported by the Gerber grant.
		He said it benefits both organic farmers and conventional farmers who use organic practices, such as use of compost and green manure for soil improvement.
		Both organic and non-organic growers are interested in economically and environmentally sustainable farming systems, he said.
	www.uark.edu /depts/agripub/Publications/Agnews/agnews03-68.html (551 words)

	Organics teacher tells them a thing or two - Hawkes Bay Today - Oct 13 2006 1:08PM - localnews (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A Hawke's Bay organics teacher has been named Tutor of the Year by a group of private education providers.
		John Ridout, programme director of Taruna College's certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics, was recognised for his teaching ability by the New Zealand Association of Private Education Providers.
		Mr Ridout developed an interest in organics in the late 70s because it seemed a healthier way of producing food from the land and more in tune with nature than traditional farming.
	www.hbtoday.co.nz.cob-web.org:8888 /localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3705235&thesection=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection= (290 words)

	Organic Agriculture
		New publication: 'Using Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Crops and Livestock in the Local Food System' PM 1995.
		Our mission is to educate producers, consumers and policy makers in the research and extension activities in Organic Agriculture both on-farm and in the Universities.
		Organic Agriculture involves a production management system based on the ecological principles of nutrient cycling, biotic regulation of pests and biodiversity.
	extension.agron.iastate.edu /organicag (336 words)

	Organic Landscape Alliance: News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		We are currently developing a brand new set of standard for the organic lawn care industry, with the help and support of many talented individuals, we hope to establish these Standards soon.
		As more organizations switch or take up the organic cause, governments will be forced to re-consider regulations and work towards distinguishing organic products from the harmful chemical pesticides we are rejecting.
		Organic users and the general population are moving into closer alignment as organic products move into the mainstream consciousness
	www.organiclandscape.org /events.htm (1114 words)

	Organic Agriculture
		Organic agriculture is an agricultural system that promotes environmentally, socially, and economically sound production of food, fiber, timber, etc. In this system soil fertility is seen as the key to successful production.
		Certified organic farming systems were used on 1.35 million acres of cropland and pasture in 49 states in 1997, representing a doubling of organic acreage since 1992; the egg and dairy sectors grew even faster, according to the report.
		Instead, it is hoped that a fairly accurate portrayal of organic and low-input systems at this time is given and some good ideas from one farmer in the region to another are disseminated.
	media.cce.cornell.edu /hosts/agfoodcommunity/afs_temp3.cfm?topicID=415 (3801 words)

	The Hindu : Tamil Nadu News : Initiative taken to promote organic farming, horticulture
		To propagate the cultivation of medicinal plants and organic farming among farmers, Sri AVVM Pushpam College at Poondi near Thanjavur has developed an experimental garden.
		Organic farming is the speciality of the research garden.
		Vermicompost is prepared in the garden and used as the basal fertiliser for the plants.
	www.hindu.com /2005/11/17/stories/2005111701130300.htm (384 words)

	Amazon.ca: Your Organic Garden: Books: Jeff Cox (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This companion volume to the PBS program Your Organic Garden covers the territory reliably, eschewing synthetic controls (fertilizers, pesticides) for the natural alternative.
		Some of the methods recommended to home gardeners include: have your soil tested, and infuse it with needed organic nutrients over time; take preventive measures to avoid pest problems and disease, when possible; and, always, keep weeds to a minimum.
		Welcome counsel is offered for organic methods of fertilizing and for designing a garden that will invite wildlife.
	www.amazon.ca /Your-Organic-Garden-Jeff-Cox/dp/0875966241 (429 words)

	Organic Landscape Alliance: About us (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		As a non-profit trade association OLA is committed to the development of organic horticulture.
		OLA is also committed to supporting homeowners and property managers who are interested in learning about organic horticulture and how to integrate it into their property maintenance routine.
		The Organic Landscape Alliance gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation.
	www.organiclandscape.org /en/About_us_20.html (223 words)

	Programmes - Certificate in Organic Horticulture
		This programme aims to provide students with the broad knowledge and skills necessary for employment and/or further study in the field of organic horticulture.
		This module will develop your skills in areas like applying knowledge of bees to maximise their value, demonstrating knowledge of organic growing in New Zealand, identifying foundation principles of organic horticulture and describing components of soil management.
		All applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in organic horticulture and possess academic attributes, which demonstrate that applicants have a reasonable likelihood of successful completion of the programme.
	www.sit.ac.nz /pages/programmes/programme.php?code=ST5131 (326 words)

	Factsheet about courses and trainging in Organic Horticulture
		EFRC is concerned with the development and promotion of organic agriculture as the most environmentally sound way of producing healthy food.
		Conversion events are aimed at producers looking at converting to organic agriculture and horticulture, while specialist events are aimed at people already working within the organic sector who want to improve their knowledge and contacts in specific areas of organic production.
		A network of organic smallholders and people interested in voluntary work on organic holdings – mostly at weekends, but also for longer periods.
	www.gardenorganic.org.uk /factsheets/fr3.php (1110 words)

	Welsh organic lands, challenges keeps growing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The report also notes the retail market for organic fruit and vegetables in Wales was in about £20 million for the year 2002/03.
		Organic horticultural production now accounts for 10 percent of the total horticultural land in Wales, according to the report.
		This compares to UK organic horticulture, which accounts for just 4 percent of the total horticultural land in the UK.
	www.newfarm.org /international/news/030104/0301/welsh_org.shtml (427 words)

	US Market for Organic Fresh Produce, T&T Oct.2001
		The recently introduced national standards on organic agricultural production and handling, are likely to have a significant positive impact on the further development of the organic industry throughout the value chain, from farmers to the final consumer, as there will be increased focus on organic products both within the industry itself and amongst consumers.
		While the premium for organic versus conventional produce ranged from 11 to 167 percent during our study (store checks), the general consensus is still that our target should be a 10-30% premium.
		After October 2002, exporters of organic produce to the U.S. will still be required to comply with all these agency regulations, and will also have to document that the claim of "Organic" is recognized by the National Organic Standards group.
	www.intracen.org /mds/sectors/organic/usmarket.htm (4140 words)

	Organic Production - Some Thoughts and Considerations
		Across the state, organic production of specialty crops is on the increase, particularly on small farms and direct market operations.
		Organic growers are a group with a lot of optimism and hope for their industry, which is indeed enjoying steady market growth.
		However, the hope of all organic producers from a marketing standpoint is that the price of organic products will makeup for the extra cost of organic control methods.
	www.ext.vt.edu /news/periodicals/commhort/2002-05/2002-05-05.html (713 words)

	Organic horticulture courses - Nelson Marlborough Farming (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is offering a new horticulture certificate course in organic horticulture at its Richmond campus.
		The programme aims to meet the demands of people wishing to understand organic systems and provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage an organic property.
		It offers students the opportunity to graduate with two qualifications, the national certificate in organic horticulture level 4 approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and unit standards- assessed, and the NMIT certificate in organic horticulture that includes Te Tirito o Waitangi and work placement components.
	www.sp.co.nz.cob-web.org:8888 /rural_news/articles/organics.html (410 words)

	Small Farms Program \| Part of Cornell Cooperative Extension
		Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified organic farming systems were used on 1.35 million acres of cropland and pasture in 49 states in 1997, representing a doubling of organic acreage since 1992; the egg and dairy sectors grew even faster, according to the report.
		Jane Sooby, Organic Farming Research Foundation State of the States is primarily meant to help farmers and scientists find and connect with organic systems researchers working in their state or area of interest.
		Enhancing the Viability of Organic Dairy and Other Value-Added Opportunities for NY Dairy Farms - The goal of this project is to provide technical support and farm business planning needed to add value to milk through organic certification.
	www.smallfarms.cornell.edu /pages/resources/production/organic.cfm (4639 words)

	Welsh Organic Growers Workshop, 16th December 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It was held at Organic Centre Wales and was organised by ADAS Wales and OCW for Farming Connect.
		The morning started with a brief review of the current situation for organic horticulture in Wales, by David Frost (ADAS Pwllpeiran), and an outline of a DEFRA funded project on weed management currently being carried out by HDRA and Elm Farm from Roger Hitchings (Elm Farm Research Centre).
		This information will be presented to the various groups responsible for development of organic horticulture in Wales including the WDA (through Farming Connect and the Agrifood Partnership), and DEFRA for consideration and (hopefully!) action.
	www.organic.aber.ac.uk /events/blaencamel.shtml (745 words)

	Horticulture \| Technical information \| Soil Association producer services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Organic horticulture aims to produce healthy, good quality food in an ecologically responsible way, for which the grower gets a fair return.
		The technical competence of UK organic growers continues to improve, with reports of better quality fruit, vegetables and salad crops.
		If they are not visible, make sure you have registered and logged in as a producer member.
	www.soilassociation.org /web/sa/psweb.nsf/B2/horticulture.html (244 words)

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