TITLE

Rodale proves organic works

PUB. DATE
April 1997
SOURCE
Organic Gardening (08973792);Apr97, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p20
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Presents a research conducted by Rodale Institute proving the benefits of organic methods in farming. Comparisons between organic and chemical farming methods; Advantages of organic methods; Features of organic soil.
ACCESSION #
9709120311

Tags: ORGANIC farming -- Research

 

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