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Less up-front investment An organic farm requires less capital investment than a conventional farm, since it does not require the purchase of chemical fertilizers. Many farmers take out large loans to get started, but organic farmers don’t rely on chemicals - this means taking less of a blow if the crop yield is low in a particular year. Higher profit margins Depending on the conditions, organic farming methods may yield less than conventional methods. However, the premiums are high with organic farming as most organic produce is sold for 20-30% more than conventional produce. So with less start-up debt and higher profits, an organic farm is able to be more successful in a short amount of time. Biodiversity and nutrition The environment benefits from organic farming in many ways. Avoiding harsh chemicals allows for better biodiversity - in fact, organic farming thrives on diversity. This keeps the soil rich, which means good crops will continue to grow year aft...

Starting a garden is one of the most rewarding things one can do. Whether you're planting fragrant florals or a  starting a vegetable garden , anyone can benefit from getting their hands a little dirty. Spring is a good time to begin growing and digging, although planning can take place before the snow melts. Gardeners spend most of the summer watering, weeding, and watching young plants grow. Fall is a good time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, and some perennials. Here's how to  begin a garden that's productive  through every season. Get an Idea Is this going to be a  vegetable garden ? An  herb garden ? A  flower garden ? If you choose to grow flowers, do you want annuals, which you must replant each year but which give color most of the summer? Or do you prefer perennials, which have a shorter bloom time but come back year after year? You can mix any of the above—after all, it's your garden. Just one bit of advice: Start small. 'Tis better to succe...

For decades, flavorful and rich produce and meat would end up on the dinner table after being tended to and closely monitored in the local farms. Farming was not associated with commercialization and sparked images of rows of vegetables. Today, agriculture occurs on a much larger scale. Agriculture businesses grow food to distribute in mass quantities and at all points throughout the year - regardless of the food’s peak season. Additionally, agriculture now includes dairy and livestock among other characteristics. Agriculture at the most basic level is incredibly important for a number of reasons.   Raw Materials Many raw materials depend directly on agriculture. Leading industries that use materials like cotton, sugar, tobacco, and oils are dependent on agriculture. Jobs Agriculture not only creates jobs for the farmers, it also provides jobs for the truck drivers who transport the produce to the store, grocery store employees who sell the goods, restaurant em...