Sustaining without Changing: The Metabolic Rift of Certified Organic Farming
Many proponents of organic farming claim that it is a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture due to its reliance on natural agro-inputs, such as manure based fertilizers and organic pesticides. However, in this analysis we argue that although particular organic farming practices clearly...
Main Authors: | Julius Alexander McGee, Camila Alvarez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/2/115 |
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