Mar 1, 2011
Check out our featured farmer! Fred Lau is a well-established nurseryman who has expanded his operation in recent years to include high value vegetables and fish to improve profits and reduce reliance on imported inputs. Their family farm works to balance the idealism of sustainable agriculture, with the realities of operating a profitable business. You will see some other exciting ideas relative to sustainable agriculture in this issue. Specific topics include compost tea (the plants drink it, not you), training young (and not so young) entrepreneurs, and optimizing nutrient and water use efficiency in crops. We have also included a new feature this issue: The Organic Update. This box will highlight specific announcements and programs from the National Organic Program (NOP) and other resources directly relevant to certified organic growers.