What is the difference between organic and inorganic farming?

Answer 1

Organic farming does not use any manufactured chemicals in the production of crops or animals; only approved natural substances are used, such as manure for fertilizer and naturally-occurring substances for pest control and weed control. Inorganic farming uses manufactured chemical products as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. In raising animals for milk production, egg production or as food, some organic farmersdo not use antibiotics or hormones at all. Most organic farmers do not use hormones at all, and use antibiotics only to treat an animal known to be infected with a treatable disease. Inorganic farmers often use antibiotics even though no disease is present, as a preventative; they also use certain antibiotics and hormones which they believe will increase the rate and amount of growth or production. Some farms use a mix of organic and inorganic practices. In the USA at this time, the distinction between organic and inorganic practices is regulated only by individual states and not by the federal government. "Organic Farming" is a new trend to raise animals and crops without using man made chemicals such as pesticides, anti-biotics and fertilizers as some examples. This means that the food is possibly better for you and is raised in a more ecologically friendly manner. However, crop yields are lower and therefore, there is less product. This means the product is more expensive because the supply is lower. Not all but a lot of farmers mix inorganic and organic things togther!

Answer 2

organic farming is where they don't use any chemicals as intensive farming does.

a better explanation:organic farming is where the farm uses is more environmentally friendly, but it makes a smaller yield is more expensive and takes up more space to make crops.intensive farming is better for cheaper food, more yield made, not that good for environment but don't need many workers or space.

Answer 3

Local farming is that which is done within a reasonably close distance to the market in which it will be sold. In the US, this is generally within 50 miles. Organic farming is that which is done in a manner which does not use chemical or unnatural fertilizers and pesticides. In the US, any crop labeled "certified organic" is very strictly controlled regarding the methods and materials used to produce it.

Answer 4

Define normal... there are many types of 'normal' farming.

There's hardly any difference between normal farming. as long as you dont use chemicals to spray the crops, and organic farming...

Answer 5

There are a couple key differences between raising organically grown livestock and raising them in a factory farm system.

One of the most important differences is the food the animals are served throughout their lives. The definition of organic farming is to grow plants and livestock without them having been fed or treated by anything containing chemical additives. In contrast, the idea of factory farming is to produce a large yield of animals in as short of time (and with as much meat on them) as possible. Therefore, factory farms rely heavily on feed that has been modified chemically to produce a large quantity of "beefy" livestock in a hurry.

The second biggest difference is the living condition in which most animals are raised. Factory farms are notorious for being small, dark and desperately overcrowded spaces that animals have barely any room to move in. Some are even kept in cages for the entire duration of their life. With organic farming practices generally comes the idea of animals being "free range". This is an important addition to the "organic seal" because it lets consumers know that the animals were raised in a humane way, with more room for movement, grazing and comfort. However, it should be noted that not all organic farms have free range practices as living conditions don't impact the livestock's consumption of chemicals or additives.

Answer 6

The basic differences between organic and conventional farming is that conventional farming uses synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and organic doesn't. Instead, organic farming uses other means of controlling pests and weeds, and organic materials to enhance the soil. Organic also does not use GMO seeds and conventional farming may use them.