S1E3. Farming Like It’s 1921: Organic is Anti-Science

27/07/2021 56 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
S1E3. Farming Like It’s 1921: Organic is Anti-Science

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Scientific advancements like synthetic fertilizers and genetic engineering have made it possible for farmers to grow enough food to feed a burgeoning human population. Why does organic farming turn its back on these advancements? Is organic anti-science?Separate the wheat from the chaff and myth from reality with this episode's guests:Dr. Martin Bohn, University of Illinois Crop SciencesDr. Jonathan Lundgren, Ecdysis Foundation/Blue Dasher FarmDr. Clair Keene, North Dakota State UniversityBryce Irlbeck, AgriSecure/organic farmerTell us what you think about the podcast by taking this short survey.Join our email list for periodic updates about OATS such as upcoming events, new podcast episodes, and articles on timely topics in the organic grain industry.A huge thank you to our sponsors:General MillsClif BarStonyfieldKing Arthur Baking Co.Organic Valleyand our fiscal sponsor, Organic Trade AssociationMusic from Blue Dot Sessions, Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe, and Free Music Archive. Sound Effects from zapsplat.com.