External Inputs and Livestock for Organic Hill Land Farming Systems in Appalachia
January 1, 2018
10 pages
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Resource Description
Very little research has been published on organic crop production incorporated into livestock farming systems on hill land. Our objective was to compare the effects of four such systems on crop production and soil test results. We conclude that integrating crops and livestock in a farming system can increase soil quality and crop productivity. Furthermore, Appalachian livestock farmers could increase stocking rate by implementing an integrated crop livestock system irrespective of level of external inputs.
Organization:
Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
Authors:
Dr. Evans Basweti, Dr. Domingo Mata, Dr. Ben Goff, Dr. James Kotcon, Dr. William Bryan
Categories & Tags
- Field Crops, Livestock
- Journal Article
- Northeast
- Production/Agronomy, Soil Health & Nutrient Management