Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Organic vs. Conventional Farming Systems

Authors: Michael D. Duffy (Iowa State University) , Matthew Z. Liebman (Iowa State University) , Kenneth T. Pecinovsky (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Organic agriculture has become a major industry in the last decade, driven by increasing consumer demand, price premiums, and improving market opportunities. In 1977, a study was started at the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm to demonstrate two alternative farming systems.

Keywords: Agronomy, Economics

How to Cite: Duffy, M. D. , Liebman, M. Z. & Pecinovsky, K. T. (2003) “Organic vs. Conventional Farming Systems”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2002(1).