Organic Apple Production Manual

Organic Apple Production Manual
Author: Sean L. Swezey
Publisher: UCANR Publications
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2000
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781879906488

Over 20 years of research by UC scientists, farm advisors, growers, and the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program have culminated in the first production manual from the University of California for current or potential producers of certified organic apples. Organic Apple Production Manual includes a review of trends in production and markets, supply and price, and state/federal regulation and certification. Chapters include orchard management, disease and pest management, harvest and postharvest operations, marketing considerations, and economic performance. Includes a bibliography of publications useful to the organic grower.

Source Book of Sustainable Agriculture for Educators, Producers and Other Agricultural Professionals

Source Book of Sustainable Agriculture for Educators, Producers and Other Agricultural Professionals
Author: Valerie Berton
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 137
Release: 1998-05
Genre:
ISBN: 0788148281

Contains more than 500 entries on various informational products -- reports, newsletters,videos, World Wide Web sites, & conference proceedings -- & how to obtain them. Each entry in designed for ease of use, displaying all the information needed to research a topic. A set of ten icons tells at a glance the subject of each entry: agroforestry, animal production, cover crops, horticulture, grain production, marketing & farm profitability, nutrient management, soil quality & conservation, education & networking, & water quality & conservation. Indexed by subject, author, video, & organization. Comprehensive!

Introduction to Plant Science

Introduction to Plant Science
Author: R. O. Parker
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 744
Release: 2004
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781401841881

This revised text provides a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of plant science. From the basic requirements for plant growth, to genetic engineering and biotechnology, this easy- to- understand book is ideal for the high school level agriscience curriculum or college freshman level plant science course. Students will learn about the origins of cultivated plants, structure and anatomy, photosynthesis, respiration, propagation, production of major agronomic crops, and more.