Organic Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Provide Multiple Benefits for Farm and Family
January 1, 2019
14 minutes
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Resource Description
This video provides an overview of objectives and results from a collaborative study involving three sites with the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, and Rodale Institute. This study suggested the integration of crop and livestock production on organic farms doesn’t appear to pose substantial food safety risks and could yield benefits for producers.
Organization:
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Authors:
Dr. Kathleen Delate, Dr. Bradley Heins, Hannah Phillips, Dr. Roburt Turnbull, Dr. Angela Shaw, Joshua Nazareth, Dr. Jennifer Hayden, Dr. Sarah Rocker, Dr. Paulo H. Pagliari, Lee Klossner, Dr. Andrew Smith, Rick Carr
Categories & Tags
- Field Crops, Livestock
- Midwest, Northeast, Upper Midwest
- Production/Agronomy, Soil Health & Nutrient Management
- Video