The New Organic Grower

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Tucson Home Magazine

Winter 2006-2007

Green Read

The New Organic Grower. Organic options are popping up more than ever in the produce sections of local markets and even large grocery stores. But what does "organic" really mean? The USDA National Organic Program says, "Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations." This means that organic farming does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or genetically modified organisms. Organics can be purchased in many places, or you could try your hand at growing your own. Eliot Coleman's The New Organic Grower provides interested gardeners with information on everything from the necessary tools to dealing with pests, how to plant, and how to harvest—for a small backyard garden or a larger plot of earth.