Message-ID: <4qp3dp$e5a@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Date: Tue, 25 Jun 1996 12:16:57 -0400 From: SaiaSwan <mailto:saiaswan@AOL.COM> Subject: Information Needed on Organic/Sustainable Agriculture To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
Does anyone know where I could receive specific information on organic farming options/practices/technologies? I live in upstate NY and have a small field--only 10 acres--to plant. The field is partly on a hill, and as one could imagine, I am losing much topsoil to erosion, which also washes away the fertilizers. I am convinced in the need to stop such damaging practices and would appreciate any and all information people have on feasible organic methods. I heard that Cuba has developed organic farming technology during the ban on fertilizers, pesticides, and fuel imposed by the USA. At the same time I wasn't told exactly what these methods were or how to contact anyone who knew. Specifically, what can be done to stop the erosion? Perhaps the ultimate answer is not to cultivate land that is so prone to erosion but at present I don't have that choice. Maybe growing fruit trees and have another sort of crop in between the rows to offset pests? Thank you for your consideration, --Yvonne Stone--Please email at mailto:Saiaswan@aol.com