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Growing Organic: NRCS Assistance for Organic Farmers

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Randall Wordlaw, NRCS District Conservationist, Alabama, and Gene Thornton, Certified Organic Farmer, Sneaky Crow Farm, GA

Organic is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture, with demand steadily outpacing the U.S. supply. Organic agriculture and NRCS’ goals are well aligned. Many of the USDA Organic regulations can be achieved using NRCS conservation practices, which reflect these shared goals.