81. Targeting Extension Efforts For The Adoption Of Sustainable Farming Practices To be successful, sustainable farming systems must be adapted to the conditions of Adoption of different farm practices result in tradeoffs on- farm. http://www.joe.org/joe/1998october/rb1.html

October 1998 Volume 36 Number 5 Targeting Extension Efforts for the Adoption of Sustainable Farming Practices Daniel Drost Internet address: dand@ext.usu.edu Gilbert Long Professor (ASTE) Kimberlee Hales Research Assistant (ASTE) and Agricultural Systems Technology and Education (ASTE) Utah State University Logan, Utah Methods Telephone and mail surveys were used to gain information about the crops, field operations, nutrient management, and integrated pest management (IPM) practices of vegetable growers in Utah. From 310 possible vegetable growers, a random sample of 170 was drawn of which 99 were producers on a commercial scale. Seventy growers (71%) responded to the telephone survey and 50 (51%) returned the follow-up mail survey. A complete breakdown of all crops grown and growers' demographics can be found in Drost et al. (1997). Of the vegetables grown, 34% of respondents grew onions and 33% grew sweet corn as their primary vegetable. Therefore, our comments will focus on the similarities and differences between these two groups of growers and their use of sustainable practices. Findings and Interpretations Onion Growers: Field operations, nutrient management and IPM, years farming, age, and education level were not correlated with the onion grower's perception of sustainable agriculture (Table 1). Thus, the perceptual index cannot be used to assess a farmer's actual practice without further refinement. This is not surprising since in an earlier study (Drost et al., 1996), many farmers already consider themselves to be sustainable.

82. It's Worth Paying More : The Benefits Of Alternative Agriculture In a nine year case study of alternative farming practices clone by the It emphasizes looking at the total picture for the farm, a systems approach. http://www.eap.mcgill.ca/MagRack/JPR/JPR_13.htm

[http://eap.mcgill.ca/MagRack/JPR/jpr_head.htm] It's Worth Paying More: The Benefits of Alternative Agriculture By Gwen Bane Statement 'The exposure consumers receive from pesticide residues is tiny compared with the doses used in rodent studies.... These residues are usually hundreds of thousands times longer than the maximum tolerated doses used in rodent tests for carcinogenicity. " Response. Moving towards a more sustainable agriculture system, one that does not depend on inputs of synthetic chemicals, provides many different ecological, health, and social benefits. Supporting sustainable agriculture is a way for food consumers to increase the quality of life, not just a means of reducing cancer risks. Ed. The statue of the health and wealth of our rural communities, our far ms. , our farm workers, our consumers, our naturel resources, and our planes has spurred many farmers to seek alternatives to the conventional methods of food production. Inherent in this process of seeking alternatives is a call for change, not only in how we produce our food but how we perceive farming, the farm economy, and the farm community. In a nine year case study of alternative farming practices clone by the World Resources Institute, the Rodale Research Center, Purdue University, and the University of Nebraska, it was reported that organic farming rotations are superior to conventional, chemical intensive, corn and corn-soybean production. Alternative agricultural practices cut production costs by 25 percent, eliminated inorganic fertilizer and pesticide use, reduced soil erosion, and increased yields after the transition from conventional systems had been completed.2 "Well-managed alternative farming systems nearly always use less synthetic chemicals pesticides, fertilizers, and antibiotics .... Reduced use of these inputs lowers production costs and lessens agriculture's potential for adverse environmental and health affects...," according to an assessment by the National Research Council.3

83. An Introduction To Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture is both a philosophy and a system of farming. In practice such systems have tended to avoid~ the use of synthetically compounded http://www.eap.mcgill.ca/Publications/EAP16.htm

[http://eap.mcgill.ca/Publications/eap_head.htm] EAP Publication - 16 An Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture prepared by Ecological Agriculture Projects Macdonald College of McGill University June, 1989 Introduction Sustainable agriculture is both a philosophy and a system of farming. It has its roots in a set of values that reflects an awareness of both ecological and social realities. It involves design and management procedures that work with natural processes to conserve all resources, minimize waste and environmental damage, while maintaining or improving farm profitability. Working with natural soil processes is of particular importance. Sustainable agriculture systems are designed to take maximize advantage of existing soil nutrient and water cycles, energy flows, and soil organisms for food production. As well, such systems aim to produce food that is nutritious, without being contaminated with products that might harm human health. An evolving approach to agriculture Sustainable agriculture has been practiced for many decades and encompasses a tremendous number of different approaches described by many different names. To this point, most of these approaches have largely been limited to the substitution of environmentally More significant advances can be expected, however, as a result of developments in the science and art of agroecosystem design and management. The names of the major schools of thought in sustainable agriculture are outlined in Figure 1, and are classified according to whether their operating principles are based on concepts of "efficiency", "substition", or "redesign".

84. Lodi Woodbridge Winegrape Commission - Stage I Grower Outreach Therefore a large number of farming practices are involved and it is not of the sustainable farming practices, it contains a measurement system that http://www.lodiwine.com/viticulturepractices1.shtml

Saturday September 17, 2005 Contact Us Sustainable viticulture involves all aspects of farming: viticulture, soil management, water management, pest management, habitat management, human resources (growers, their family members, and their employees), and wine quality. Therefore a large number of farming practices are involved and it is not possible to discuss them all here. The Lodi Winegrower's Workbook not only discusses of the sustainable farming practices, it contains a measurement system that allows a grower to see their level of implementation of sustainable farming practices in each of their vineyards. Some of the important sustainable viticultural practices promoted by LWWC's program are briefly discussed below. Monitoring and Using Economic Thresholds: There is an old time expression that the best thing a farmer can put on their field is their shadow. This means being out in the field and observing what is happening. The foundation of any IPM/sustainable farming program is monitoring the numbers of pests and their natural enemies frequently and keeping a written record of what is observed. Control of a pest is not taken until the level of the pest has reached a point where the damage it will cause exceeds the cost of controlling the pest. This is the economic threshold. Planting Cover Crops: Growers are encouraged to plant cover crops because they improve soil quality by adding organic matter, building soil structure, increasing the populations of soil microorganisms, and improving water penetration. Permanent cover crops reduce dust in vineyards, because disking is no longer necessary. Dust exacerbates spider mite problems in vineyards. Cover crops may also provide refuge for some natural enemies of vineyard pests.

85. DINO - Language: Englisch - Science - Agriculture - Practices And Systems - DINO Science, Agriculture, practices and systems und vieles mehr bietet Ihnen projects about implementing sitespecific management systems on farms. http://gdt.dino-online.de/dino_page_be519a5379a54cdb40f5eb7f273732d1.html

You are here: DINO Language Englisch Science ... Agriculture Practices and Systems Web Verzeichnis Bilder Produkte ... Livesuche Verzeichnissuche document.write (''); Chosen categorie in other languages document.write (''); Practices and Systems CATEGORIES Agroforestry Community Supported Agriculture Dryland Farming Hydroponics ... Reduced Tillage Farming WEBSITES Beaverslide Haying - http://www.geocities.com/ima_pooka/ Describes the old practice of harvesting hay in rural Montana using a beaverslide, sickle mowers, side-rakes, and buck rakes. Buffer Strips: Common Sense Conservation - http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/buffers/ Discusses the uses and benefits of having small areas or strips of land in permanent vegetation, designed to intercept pollutants, prevent soil erosion and manage other environmental concerns. EPA : Global Warming : Impacts - http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/ImpactsAgriculture.html Discussion of the likely effects of global warning on US agriculture. FARmresearch - http://www.farmresearch.com/ Links to research projects about implementing site-specific management systems on farms.

86. 21st Century's Science & Technology Directory Top Science Agriculture practices and systems (136) Manitoba s ManagementPlus Program Provides farmers and industry with crop information and http://www.21stcentury.co.uk/directory/directory.asp?ID=Science/Agriculture/Prac

87. EUROPA - Agriculture - Agriculture And Environment The linkage between good farming practice and respect of statutory Impact ofCAP measures on environmentally friendly farming systems Status quo, http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/envir/index_en.htm

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88. R-TT Directory Pests and Diseases practices and systems Publications Research Centers Data Recovery / Directory Home / Science / Agriculture / practices and systems http://directory.r-tt.com/Science/Agriculture/Practices_And_Systems/

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89. NMSU Drip Irrigation Study Could Alter Farming Practices In Four Corners Area NMSU Drip Irrigation Study Could Alter farming practices in Four Corners Area By switching from traditional systems to drip, local farmers can reduce http://spectre.nmsu.edu:16080/media/news2.lasso?i=85

90. NCDA & CS - Research Stations - Cherry Research Farm of the effects of CEFS farming practices on a range of ecosystems. At theCenter for Environmental farming systems, this partnership finds a home. http://www.ncagr.com/Research/cefs.htm

Research Stations ABOUT THE DIVISION NEWS CONTACT INFORMATION OUR 18 LOCATIONS Border Belt Tobacco Caswell Research Farm Cherry Research Farm Central Crops ... Upper Piedmont EVENTS Ag Awareness Days Field Days Celebrations Charitable WITHIN THE DIVISION Weather Reporting Resources Engineering Foreign Animal Disease/Crop Protection Precautions What you need to know before visiting a Research Station Questions/comments about the Research Stations Division Website? Cherry Research Farm Eddie Pitzer, Superintendent 201 Stevens Mill Road Goldsboro, NC 27530-1057 PHONE: (919) 731-3270 FAX: (919) 731-3273 Get there! Area Weather Weather data gathered on the station The Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro, host of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) , is owned and operated by the The Farm was originally a State Farm and a source of food for adjacent Cherry Hospital, a mental institution. Patients worked on the Farm as a therapeutic benefit, and gained skills to enable them to be mainstreamed into society and support themselves financially.

91. Sustainable Cassava Production Systems In Asia The Nippon Foundation Project on integrated cassava based cropping systems inAsia farming practices to enhance sustainability. http://www.ciat.cgiar.org/asia_cassava/

Research Topics Erosion Control Fertility Maintenance Intercropping Systems New Varieties Research Approaches On-station Research Farmer Participatory Research (FPR) and Extension (FPE) Products Cassava's Potential in Asia in the 21st Century (Book) Cassava: Biology, Production and Utilization (Book) All Cassava-related Products Information/ Services Practices that Work Cassava: A Crop for Hard Times and Modern Times (a background document) Training Publications About Us Project Description Highlights Donor Partners ... CIAT in Asia The Nippon Foundation Project on integrated cassava based cropping systems in Asia: Farming practices to enhance sustainability. For further information contact: Reinhardt Howeler Last update: 4 October 2004 Improving the Livelihoods of Smallholder Upland Farmers in Lao PDR and Cambodia through Improved and Integrated Cassava-based Cropping and Livestock Systems The Nippon Foundation recently approved funding for a new five-year cassava research project to be implemented by CIAT in Asia. Cassava is currently the third most important crop in Laos, after rice and maize. It is widely grown throughout the country by upland farmers but in small areas using local varieties and with very few inputs. The roots are used mainly for human consumption and for feeding livestock, especially pigs. Young shoots are also harvested for human consumption.

92. Profiting From Sustainable Farming Practices (News Aug 2003) Profiting from sustainable farming practices Dr Doughton said the CentralQueensland Sustainable farming systems project had created 10 farmer http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/news/newsreleases/13352.html

Access keys Skip to primary navigation Skip to secondary navigation Skip to content ... News FAQs 19 August 2003 Profiting from sustainable farming practices Biodiscovery, commercialisation, and scientific research and development priorities will be the hot topics of discussion when more than 200 scientists converge on Parliament for the State’s second annual Science in Parliament event. Department of Primary Industries principal agronomist Dr John Doughton and senior extension development officer Jayne Kuskie from Emerald will be among the scientists keen to discuss their area of expertise with Parliamentarians during the event on August 20. Dr Doughton is the coordinator of the widely acclaimed Central Queensland Sustainable Farming Systems project. Ms Kuskie oversees the farmer initiated on-farm projects that are contributing toward the ecological sustainability of central Queensland’s dryland grain cropping and grazing industries. Dr Doughton said the Central Queensland Sustainable Farming Systems project had created 10 farmer action-learning groups to date and had emerged as a role model for the development of improved farming systems. “This regional project has also identified widespread subsoil salinity and sodicity under many of central Queensland’s cropping soils. This led to the launch of a $7.2 million national project supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation to address these issues,” Dr Doughton said.

93. 03 4 Criteria for designing sustainable farming systems in tropical Africa These agricultural systems employ a broad spectrum of practices that include http://www.unu.edu/unupress/unupbooks/80964e/80964E04.htm

Contents Previous Next 4: Criteria for designing sustainable farming systems in tropical Africa Sustainable agriculture Farming systems of tropical Africa and their sustainability under changing conditions Ingredients of sustainable farming systems and issues to be considered in the design of these systems Sectorial interface requirements ... References Bede N. Okigbo Sustainable agriculture Sustainable agriculture has been variously defined as follows: the successful management of resources for agriculture to satisfy changing human needs, while maintaining or enhancing the natural resource base and avoiding environmental degradation; the ability of an agricultural system to maintain production over time in the face of social and economic pressures; one that should conserve and protect natural resources and allow for longterm economic growth by managing all exploited resources for sustainable yield (BIFAD 1988). According to Dover and Talbot (1987), although sustainability means different things to different people, on the basis of ecological principles sus tainable agricultural systems are those whose productivity can continue indefinitely without undue degradation of other ecosystems.

94. New Statesman: Common As Muck - European Farming Practices Full text of the article, Common as muck European farming practices from New Of all the systems of agriculture that have ever existed in the world, http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FQP/is_4463_128/ai_58466982

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95. In The Upcoming Farm Bill Debate, Decisionmakers Considering Polici The US Department of Agriculture offers farmers an array of conservation and practices included in conservation systems vary widely depending on climate http://agriculture.senate.gov/Hearings/Hearings_2001/February_28__2001/0228smi.h

TESTIMONY OF KATHERINE R. SMITH DIRECTOR, RESOURCE ECONOMICS DIVISION ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FEBRUARY 28, 2001 Thank you Mr. Chairman for inviting me to testify before this Committee on conservation programs in the current farm bill. The conservation title is an important component of farm policy, and it is most appropriate for the Committee to review these programs as it prepares to develop new farm legislation. Agricultural production affects the environment in many ways. Over the past 15 years, better conservation and stewardship efforts have improved agriculture's performance, reducing soil loss, improving wildlife habitat, improving air and water quality, and preserving and restoring wetlands. However, in recent years changes in production (e.g., the proliferation of large confined animal feeding operations) have produced new environmental problems. Emerging issues include damage to water quality from crop and livestock nutrient runoff, carbon sequestration to mitigate global warming, and air quality problems from particulate matter, chemicals, and livestock-produced odor. USDA Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers farmers an array of conservation and environmental programs, ranging from land retirement that reduces soil erosion and provides other environmental benefits, to easements that protect farmland from urban sprawl. In all, USDA spent more than $3.4 billion on conservation and environmental programs in FY2000. A sense of how USDA conservation funds have been spent over the last 15 years is provided by considering four broad categories of programs, classed according to the approach taken to promote conservation and stewardship, that account for most USDA expenditures.

96. Biodynamic Farming & Compost Preparation Biodynamic agriculture was the first ecological farming system to arise in Biodynamics uses scientifically sound organic farming practices that build http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/biodynamic.html

Alternative Farming Systems Guide ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service PO Box 3657 Fayetteville, AR 72702 Phone: 1-800-346-9140 - FAX: (479) 442-9842 By Steve Diver NCAT Agriculture Specialist February 1999 The PDF version of this document is available at http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/biodynam.pdf kb Index Abstract Introduction The Biodynamic Preparations Biodynamic Compost ... Table 4. Biodynamic Agriculture Paradigm Abstract Biodynamic agriculture was the first ecological farming system to arise in response to commercial fertilizers and specialized agriculture after the turn of the century, yet it remains largely unknown to the modern farmer and land-grant university system. The contribution of biodynamics to organic agriculture is significant, however, and warrants more attention. The following provides an overview of biodynamic farming and includes additional details and resources on the specialized practice of biodynamic composting. Go To Top Introduction Biodynamic agriculture is an advanced organic farming system that is gaining increased attention for its emphasis on food quality and soil health.

97. EPA: Pesticides - PESP: Central Coast Vineyard Team's 2005 Strategy Positive Points System Evaluations. PPS scores indicate that practices on Grower adopted new, integrated farming practices, reflected by increased PPS http://www.epa.gov/oppbppd1/PESP/strategies/2005/ccvt05.htm

Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Recent Additions Contact Us Print Version Search: EPA Home Pesticides Grants and Partnerships Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program ... Other Resources Central Coast Vineyard Team's 2005 Strategy Strategic Approach Progress on 2004 Activity 1 CCVT held several Positive Points System Workshops in order to facilitate the completion of PPS evaluations of the 2004 farming season. The number of evaluations increased from 82 to 320 from 2003 to 2004. In 2004, CCVT collected PPS evaluations from both continuing growers and growers new to the PPS process. Cooperating growers range in farming scale and farming experience. As the PPS process evolves, CCVT is attracting growers beyond its core membership and gaining participation from growers previously not involved with PPS. Although the data analysis has not been completed for the 2004 season (many of the evaluations were collected from December 2004 to January 2005), Figure 1 demonstrates the continuing increase in PPS participation. The diversity of new growers participating in the PPS process affects the overall regional PPS scores. In 2001 and 2002, the minimum PPS score was approximately 200-300 points below the minimum scores of previous years. Again, analysis shows that the first year growers have noticeably lower PPS scores than their continuing grower counterparts (Figure 2). This suggests that the process of self-assessment is educational and becomes a motivating factor for growers to change their behaviors.

98. Organic Farming Organic farming is an agricultural production system that minimizes the use of In the United States, only the term organic farming indicates practices http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/~asap/research/stew_farm/organic.html

Organic Farming Organic farming is an agricultural production system that minimizes the use of synthetically produced fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and livestock feed additives. To maintain soil productivity and fertility and to control weeds and pests, organic farming relies primarily on crop rotations, crop residues, animal manure, legumes green manure (crops that are planted specifically to be returned to the soil), and biological pest control. Several different terms are used for organic farming, such as biological farming, regenerative farming, and sustainable farming. However, these terms are not synonymous. In the United States, only the term organic farming indicates practices that are specifically concerned with production standards, that is, the methods by which organic food is produced. (Encarta Online Concise Encyclopedia, 1999) A certified organic product means that food has been inspected by a third-party agency to verify organic authenticity to the consumer. Several certification agencies exist across the country. Look for the certification seal or name of the certification agency on the label. When you see this claim, it means: No harmful chemicals have been applied for at least 3 years.

99. CTIC Resource Links Adopt A Wheatfield brings the farm to kids. The Adopt A Wheat Field page is Ag Leader Technology is the global leader in yield monitor systems and is http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/CTIC/ResourceLinks.html

CTIC Resource Links Last Updated: Adopt A Wheatfield brings the farm to kids. The Adopt A Wheat Field page is designed to be used by kids and school teachers. Periodically updated photos enable site visitors to track the progress of a wheat field through pre-planting, planting and wheat development. AgBioForum - A magazine devoted to the economics and management of agro-biotechnology. Ag Leader Technology - is the global leader in yield monitor systems and is committed to meeting the present and future needs of the precision agriculture industry by providing high quality products and first class support. Agriculture Online's LinkRanker - This service will allow you to view and rank a selection of World Wide Web sites from the categories below. The lists will be developed based on user input, so please feel free to nominate a site for listing. AgriGator - Agricultural and Related Information - a collection of Internet sites and resources that provide agricultural and biological related information. AgSource Cooperative Services - an organization with a rich tradition of providing quality services to agricultural producers. AgSource services include: software products, DHI services, electronic record access, milk analysis, and soil and forage testing.

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