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See more from this Division: SSSA Division: Soil & Water Management & Conservation
See more from this Session: Crop Diversity Contributions to Ecosystem Services

Tuesday, November 5, 2013: 1:15 PM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 20

ABSTRACT WITHDRAWN

Abstract:
A three year nutrient management research project conducted on a long-term organic farming system that incorporates cover crops and green manures as part of the diversified crop rotation.  Study determined the effect of organic amendment (organic cattle manure) on crop performance under organic production on organic farms; determine the interaction between general fertility levels and integrated weed control; evaluated nutrient balance on farms, and used extension outreach to raise knowledge within the organic community on exported nutrients. 

 

See more from this Division: SSSA Division: Soil & Water Management & Conservation
See more from this Session: Crop Diversity Contributions to Ecosystem Services