Navigating organic farming challenges with farmer-led entrepreneurial innovations in the U.S. Mid-South
Stephen Mukembo,
Garima Srivastava,
Mary Hendrickson
et al.
Abstract:Agricultural production is fraught with risks and uncertainties. However, unlike conventional agriculture, where producers have a variety of options to mitigate risks around diseases, pests, and poor-quality soils, organic farmers face limitations on the use of synthetic chemicals and fertilizers. These challenges have contributed to the low adoption of certified organic production particularly in the Lower Midwest and Mid-South of the U.S. as compared to other parts of the country, such as the Upper Midwest a… Show more
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