Stewardship of the environment and natural resources was cited by 64 respondents as the reason they use organic methods. Avoiding chemical use was cited by 30, sustaining farming for the future by 20, and earning more money by 19. The farmers were asked about their crops, acreage, marketing methods, production barriers, years of experience, research needs and more.
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In addition to fossil fuel combustion, this increase has been caused by soil cultivation, biomass burning and deforestation. Before the 1970s, more carbon was emitted into the atmosphere from soil and agricultural activity than from fossil fuel combustion. Now, agricultural activities account for about 25 percent of global emissions. It's an interesting look at Ohio natural history, and it makes a nice gift for bird lovers, too. Make checks payable to The Wooster Book Company.