Organic Farms California Links

Organic farm branches out

Organic farming, once considered a niche industry, is becoming increasingly mainstream, and Capay Inc. in Yolo County provides evidence of the trend.

California farms embracing tourism

A growing number of small California farmers are turning to tourists to boost profits and educate customers.

Study: Organic strawberries are more nutritious

A U.S. study has found that organic strawberries are more nutritious than non-organic strawberries – and they help to maintain a healthier soil, too.

The Pragmatist

Farmer’s markets and natural foods stores are springing up in towns and cities across the country; in Vermont alone the number of farmer’s markets has shot up from 55 to 84 in the past five years. The increasing availability of organic and conventional produce, whether local or not, has brought an ongoing debate to prominence.…

More vit C in organic strawberries

IN THE fight between organic fruit and doubters everywhere, organic fruit are winning. At least, to some extent, say researchers, who published a detailed comparison between organic and conventional strawberries from 13 pairs of neighbouring farms in Watsonville, California.