Tag: agriculture
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Organic Agriculture in Cuba
cuba has 10,000 organic farms. read that again. 10,000 The Cuban government responded to a food crisis in September 1993 by eliminating the majority of state farms and turning them into basic units of cooperative production. Much of the 80 per cent of all farmland that was once held by the state was turned over […]
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Organic Transition, A Business Planner for Farmers, Ranchers and Food Entrepreneurs
Organic food is a booming business. The profit potential—along with other rewards—has farmers, ranchers and food business owners across the country considering the switch to organic production. But successfully managing your business through the multi-year transition process requires careful planning. If you are interested in transitioning, Organic Transition: A Business Planner for Farmers, Ranchers and Food […]
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