Organic production is a system that integrates "cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity." (Source: NOP) Find subject guides and links related to:
Data Sets: Organic Production USDA. Economic Research Service. Data, presented in 57 tables, show the change in U.S. organic acreage and livestock numbers from 1992 to 2006.
Cyber-Help for Organic Farmers Canadian Organic Growers; Certified Organic Assocations of British Columbia. Works to facilitate organic food production in Canada and increase farmer access to electronic information. A "Learning" section focuses on organic crop and livestock production, production systems, marketing, certification, soil testing and animal welfare. Offers access to full text news articles and a database of seed sources for Canadian growers.
