Are organic agricultural management practices more or less effective at resisting drought than conventional agricultural practices?
Are organic agricultural management practices more or less effective at resisting drought than conventional agricultural practices? Introduction When you walk into the produce or meat sections of your local grocery store it is common these days to see several different types of the same fruits, vegetables or meats/dairy. There will be regular versions of these products and there may be organic, free range, grass feed, or naturally raised versions of these products. To the average consumer these labels mean that the products are “healthier” and that they are grown in a more natural system than the conventionally grown counterparts. While both of these things are true, the label on that USDA organic apple does not show the full picture. One of the corner stones of organic certification in this country and abroad is the concept that the production system must: improve the quality of the environment in which it operates, conserve the resources present, and minim...