Organic farming sprouts in mainstream agriculture Organic farming, long a niche activity in the nation's agricultural system, is garnering second looks from traditional farmers. In the case of organic soybeans, for example, farmers can get more than three times the standard market price by growing organic varieties. David Petritz, assistant director of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, says the acceptance of organic farming is a dramatic change in agriculture. These 13 experts can discuss manufacturing-related issues ranging from computer integration and process management to new OSHA standards. Please also let us know whether you would like to be removed from our postal mailing list.
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