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Organic Agriculture

• Introduction
Organic farming is widely recognized as an alternative to conventional or chemical farming. It is a system of farming that is both restorative and sustainable. Organic farming is the "art" of partnership with rather than control over nature. It is a management system that enhances biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity to produce healthy plants and animals and foster human and ...

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		Organic Registration

		Click here for: There are several types of organic registration, from farms to handler/producers, and more.


		Advancing Organic Agriculture

		Click here for: Goals, Recommendations, The Market for Organic, The Case for Organic, Organic Industry Growth, Organic Certification, Support for Organic in Michigan, Organic Advisory Committee


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