Throughout this manual we have discussed how organic farmers strive to build healthy soil in order to create the best possible environment for plant growth. A healthy soil is primarily defined by its fertility, which in turn depends largely on the interactions of its physical, chemical, and biological properties.
Authors:
Keith R. Baldwin
Publisher:
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
This guide for organic production of carrots provides an outline of cultural and pest management practices and includes topics that have an impact on improving plant health and reducing pest problems. It is divided into sections, but the int errelated quality of organic cropping systems makes each section relevant to the others.
Authors:
Helene R. Dillard
Authors:
Margaret T. McGrath
Authors:
Charles L. Mohler
Authors:
Thomas A. Zitter
Publisher:
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Insect management presents a challenge to organic farmers. Insects are highly mobile and well adapted to farm production systems and pest control tactics. On organic farms, where the focus is on managing insects rather than eliminating them, success depends on learning about three kinds of information:
Authors:
M. E. Barbercheck
Publisher:
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
This introduction to commercial organic pear production covers pear diseases, disease-resistant cultivars, rootstocks, insect and mite pests, and their treatment, Asian pears, and marketing. Two profiles of organic pear growers are included.
Mango trees (Mangifera indica L.) are cultivated in many countries of East, South and West Africa. In these countries, mangoes contribute to farmer family diets as well as serving as a cash crop. Mangoes are a delicate fruit and, therefore, sensitive to transport, which limits trade opportunities. However, there is considerable market interest in processed mango—in pulp or dried form.
Common challenges to mango production in Africa
Publisher:
FiBL, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Switzerland
The Guide is divided into three sections. The first section provides cultural information and management practices for a number of important vegetable crop groups. For each family, key pests and disease problems are described. Cultural methods and management practices that will help control each problem are listed, as well as materials that may be recommended for use.
Publisher:
Cornell University
Includes Guidelines and an Organic System Plan
Publisher:
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
