Certified organic sales total over 50 billion annually, increasing by nearly 10% each year. From box stores to groceries, restaurants, farm stands, and farmers' markets, organic produce is increasingly sought after. Certified organic farming delivers a verified product, broadens the customer base, increases dollars spent at farmers' markets, and provides a premium price to producers.

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Effect of ultraviolet light, organic acids, and bacteriophage on Salmonella populations in ground beef Yeh, Y., de Moura, F., Van de Broek, K., de Mello, A.S. 2018, Meat Science
Non-Chemical Weed Control for Small Acreage Farmers in Nevada Many small acreage farming operations are organic-based or strongly prefer weed management recommendations that preclude the use of conventional herbicides. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide basic information and resources on non-chemical weed control options for these... Davison, J. and Newton, J. 2012, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Composting Yard and Vegetable Wastes Composting is an effective way to take organic materials from landfills and use them to improve soil health. This fact sheet covers the reasons for composting and the basics of getting compost started. Donaldson, S., and Hefner, Melody 2009, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-16
Marketing Farmers’ Markets: Ideas for Market Vendors & Managers in Nevada In 1994, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) began tracking the number of farmers’ markets nationwide. At the start there were 1,755 farmers’ markets across the country; in 2008 there were 4,685, an increase of nearly 168 percent (USDA-A... Cowee, M., Curtis, K., Gatzke, H. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-10
Why Customers Shop at Farmers Markets in Nevada Farmers markets are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional grocery stores for consumers. In the decade between 1998 and 2008, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA- AMS) estimated that the number of farmers markets in the U.S. incre... Cowee, M., Curtis, K., and Gatzke, H. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-09-32

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