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Question: How can I learn more about organic farming in Mahoning County? This includes both USDA-NOP certified operators, and those who are following "bio-agriculture" or other approaches that rely more heavily on biological systems than on imported inputs of fertility and pest management?

Mahoning Valley Farmer Answer:
Organic farming has an exact definition and a good place to start for basic information on the topic is with the Mahoning County Extension Office brochure What Does "Organic" Mean? that covers USDA standards. More Organic Certification information is available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture web site.

In the Mahoning Valley, there are several sources of organically-grown agricultural goods. Some locations like farmers' markets may have food from organic growers, but availability and labeling will vary. On the other hand, you may find organic products at individual farm markets in addition to products grown in the traditional manner.

Not everyone advertises their growing methods, so it is best to find what you want to purchase in our Online Mahoning Valley Agriculture Guide and contact the farmer for more information.

Visit or contact these Mahoning Valley producers who have organically-grown foods:

• Buckeye Highlands (Certified organic beef)
• G. Burbick Farms (pork and beef)
• Conkle Family Farm (beef, pastured poultry)
• Greier Farms and Ag Center (beef)
• Lothlorian Farm & Apiary (beef, eggs, poultry, fruits, herbs, vegetables, wild honey)
• Matthews Cattle Company (beef)
• Miller Family Livestock Co., Inc. (beef, lamb, pork, poultry, eggs, maple syrup)

Community Supported Agriculture locations where members may get organic foods:
Goodness Grows
Grow Youngstown

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