Soil Micronutrients in Organic Farming: Production & Certification Issues

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Soil Trace Elements and the Organic Farmer (by Gary Zimmer; MOSES, The Organic Broadcaster)

SUMMARY: Just like in the production of a grass-fed animal, quality and care is what the consumer pays for and supports the farmer to provide. Crop and organic dairy production are the same: the consumer is paying for a “system” of farming along with great tasting, nutritious food. Is there a perfect way for everyone? I believe that the consumer is paying me for nutrient rich, tasty, cleanly raised foods following a sustainable farming method. A common sense organic nutrient plan needs: 1)  Testing of both soils and plants. 2) A plan for maintaining and building mineral levels for many nutrients, including traces. 3) A monitoring system that over time watches for extreme excesses and maintains soil levels and ratios. This is also true for both ‘major’ and ‘minor’ elements.

Read this and other great articles on organic farming at: https://www.mosesorganic.org/broadcaster.html