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RE: sustainable vs. organic and the lists replies
Dear CSA members---KINDLY SEND YOUR REPLIES TO THIS QUERY TO JOHN HARPER
(jharper@cs.may.ie), NOT MESA. Thank you!
From: John Harper, jharper@cs.may.ie
>To: mesa@hooked.net
>
>Hello,
>I am a farmer (small) who produces grain and outdoor pigs. Frequently
>I am asked why don't I "go" fully organic, but I argue that what
>we do is the practical side of organic. We minimise all agrichemical
>input and avoid pesticides. Our pigs are green manure machines.
>Is there a charter or policy somewhere setting out the Nature and
>Structure of Sustainable Farming.
>Thanks
>John Harpur