Organic crop certification standards ensure that agricultural products meet strict criteria for organic farming practices, promoting sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. These standards typically require the use of natural fertilizers and pest management techniques, avoiding synthetic chemicals, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and artificial growth regulators. Organic farming practices emphasize soil health, biodiversity, and crop rotation to maintain ecological balance. To achieve certification, farmers must undergo rigorous inspections and adhere to guidelines set by accredited certifying bodies. Organic certification helps consumers trust the quality of products and supports farmers in gaining premium market prices for their sustainably produced goods.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Sustainable land management by agrivoltaics in Colombia’s post-conflict regions: An integrated approach from the water–energy–food nexus
Sebastian Caceres Garcia, University Nacional de Colombia, Colombia