187-5 Farmscaping As An IPM Tool in Organic Vegetable Production.

Poster Number 1000

See more from this Division: ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems
See more from this Session: General Organic Management Systems: I (includes graduate student competition)

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Tampa Convention Center, East Exhibit Hall

Rufina Ward, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
Poster Presentation
  • 2013 FARMSCAPING POSTER final.pdf (1.8 MB)
  • Abstract:

    Farmscaping involves habitat manipulation with flowering insectary plants. This IPM strategy promotes biodiversity, reduces chemical usage and supports pollinators and natural enemies.  Because farmscaping deals with biointensive and low-risk pest management input, it is highly compatible with organic farming. This paper presents some baseline data that could be used by small farm vegetable producers particularly those transitioning to organic production.

    See more from this Division: ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems
    See more from this Session: General Organic Management Systems: I (includes graduate student competition)