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Preparing organic farming for 2022 winter crop and various grain crops in 2022

Organic farming images from Heber and Temecula in California.Still harvesting and also preparing for 2022-2023 Winter Season  

From CCOF What is Organic? Your food choices have a lasting effect on your family and shape their eating habits, but shopping can be challenging when we're all bombarded with food labels appearing in various sizes and forms on the packaging, in the ingredient list, or on stickers. The "Certified Organic" label can help you make informed decisions at the farmers' market or the...

The information was collected from California Rice Commission.   Field Preparation In March, farmers begin to prepare their fields for planting. First, fields are carefully leveled with precision, GPS or laser-guided grading equipment. Level fields allow rice farmers to conserve water. Fertilizer is then added, and shallow furrows are rolled into the field. By April, the fields are ready to be planted. Flooding and...

The single best thing you can do to support organic is to purchase organic. In the grocery store, look for the USDA Certified Organic Seal—it’s your best bet for ensuring the product was grown and produced without harmful chemicals. When purchasing meat and dairy, look for pasture-raised and grass-fed varieties. In the kitchen, learn to compost Instead of tossing scraps in the garbage where they’ll contribute...

Organic farming life in Temecula, California. It's time to harvest Organic Basil,  Korean Variety Red Peppers, Organic Lemon Thyme and Organic Lavender.    

The difference between organic and conventional The essential difference between organic and conventional farming is that conventional farming relies on chemical intervention to fight pests and weeds and provide plant nutrition. That means synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Organic farming relies on natural principles like biodiversity and composting instead to produce healthy, abundant food. Importantly, “Organic production is not simply the avoidance of conventional...