Name
Side-by-Side Comparison Studies of Conventional and Organic Farms
Date & Time
Thursday, February 16, 2023, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Dr. Philip Hinson, a scientist at Rodale Institute, will shed light on soil health, and crop yield and quality by leveraging research findings from Rodale Institute’s Farming System Trial—the longest-running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional cropping systems in the U.S. The scientific data gathered from this research has established that organic management matches or outperforms conventional agriculture in ways that benefit farmers and lays a strong foundation for designing and refining agricultural systems that can improve the health of people and the planet. Hear from Herb Young, a former conventional ag-chem developer turned regenerative citrus grower in South Georgia. Learn about the results Herb has found from conducting trials comparing conventional, regenerative, and indigenous growing practices on his citrus groves.