An In-Depth Analysis of Green Valley Organic Farm's Organic Farming Methods and Obstacles: A Case Study
1. Ronak Nandanwar, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Postdoctoral Researcher, United States
2. Meet Mahajan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Lecturer, United States
Central
Valley, California's Green Valley Organic Farm, is the subject of this case
study, which delves deeply into the complexities of organic farming. This
organic and CCOF-certified 150-acre farm has operated since 2005 and grows various
fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The research objectives are to determine how
well organic farming methods work, what obstacles exist when trying to control
weeds and pests, how feasible the practice is financially, how it affects the
environment, and how consumers see it. Data-collecting techniques used include
farm record analysis, customer surveys, field observations, and interviews with
farm owners and staff. Organic farming has its advantages, including better
soil health and more biodiversity, but it also has drawbacks, such as labor-intensive
weed care and higher production costs. The research found that market forces
and customer demand for organic goods will determine organic farming's
financial viability, even though organic farming offers substantial health and
environmental advantages.
Organic Farming Soil Management Pest Control Economic Viability Environmental Impact Consumer Perception
Green Valley Organic Farm exemplifies the potential of organic farming to
produce high-quality food while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Despite challenges such as weed management and higher production costs, the
benefits of organic agriculture—ranging from improved soil health to increased
biodiversity—make it a viable alternative to conventional farming. Consumer
demand for organic products continues to grow, supporting the economic
viability of farms like Green Valley. Future research should focus on
innovations in organic farming techniques and policy support to enhance the
scalability and sustainability of organic agriculture.
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The author confirms sole responsibility for the following: study conception and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation.
The authors did not receive any specific grants from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or non-profit sectors for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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I thank the following individuals for their expertise and assistance in all aspects of our study and for their help in writing the manuscript. I am also grateful for the insightful comments given by anonymous peer reviewers. Everyone's generosity and expertise have improved this study in myriad ways and saved me from many errors.
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