Organic
Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system which originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing farming practices. Certified organic agriculture accounts for 70 million hectares globally, with over half of that total in Australia. Organic farming continues to be developed by various organizations today. It is defined by the use of fertilizers of organic origin such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting. Biological pest control, mixed cropping and the fostering of insect predators are encouraged. Organic standards are designed to allow the use of naturally occurring substances while prohibiting or strictly limiting synthetic substances. For instance, naturally occurring pesticides such as pyrethrin and rotenone are permitted, while synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are generally prohibited. Synthetic substances that are allowed include, for example, copper sulfate, elemental sulfur and Ivermectin. Genetically modified organisms, nanomaterials, human sewage sludge, plant growth regulators, hormones, and antibiotic use in livestock husbandry are prohibited. Reasons for advocation of organic farming include advantages in sustainability, openness, self-sufficiency, autonomy/independence, health, food security, and food safety.
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Old Nog's Farm Shop and Cafe, Eggesford
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Elder Farm
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Organic Growers Alliance CIC
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Higher Hacknell Organic Farm
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Eco Baby Box
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Clive's Purely Plants
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Farms for City Children
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Chagfood Community Market Garden
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The Courtyard, Chagford
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Down Farm, Winkleigh
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Tamar Organics
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Trill Farm, Musbury
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Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd, Buckfastleigh
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Challon's Combe Organics, Aveton Gifford
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Crock and Cole, Totnes
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Jim's Organic Veg, Burrington
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The Seed, Buckfastleigh
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Oats Healthy Living Store, Brixham
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Mother Earth, Exmouth
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Ganesha Wholefoods, Honiton
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