Sustainable Farming Practices
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Reducing soil erosion through practices such as no-till farming & cover cropping,
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Reducing waste through practices such as spreading harvest residue & composting appropriately
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Water quality & conservation efforts such as: rotational grazing, reducing livestock access to streams, & field buffers to absorb run off before it gets to the streams
Organic Farming Practices
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Produce- grown in soil with no prohibited substances for three years prior to harvest
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Produce- no genetically modified organisms
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Biological Control Methods for controlling weeds, insects & diseases- such as using other animals, insects & plants that naturally inhibit the harmful organisms
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Soil & Water Conservation cover crops, crop rotation, water quality & conservation practices
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Renewable Resources- a focus that helps to restore, maintain, and enhance ecological balance (Eg. rainwater collection systems, composting &/or reusing manure)
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Through our organic and regenerative farming practices we hope to provide our community with locally grown vegetables, fruits, & nuts! Check out our Frankfort Plant Board Garden Spot videos to learn more about our practices or click on our Produce page to see what's growing!
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Sustainable Farming Practices
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Reducing soil erosion through practices such as no-till farming & cover cropping,
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Reducing waste through practices such as spreading harvest residue, composting appropriately , making the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources
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Water quality & conservation efforts such as: rotational grazing, reducing livestock access to streams, & field buffers to absorb run off before it gets to the streams
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Economic Growth Practices- Practices that support the economic viability of the farm without negative impacts to our community or the environment
