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Organic Farming Rarely to be seen or heard ten or fifteen years ago, no one can be ignorant of the existence of Organic Farming now. Every supermarket is increasing its shelf space dedicated to organic produce. There is almost no food or drink commodity that cannot be obtained in organic form. The price is a little higher than ‘chemical’ food, but the quality, flavour and health of the food bears no comparison. Organic agriculture farms in as sustainable and environmentally-friendly fashion as it can. It is still developing ‘new’ methods of keeping up production without damaging our environment. Organic farming is expanding in response to popular demand. Organic livestock farming uses natural medicine, wherever possible, and maintains very high welfare standards for its animals. Organic farming commonly utilises homeopathy (homeopathic treatment) for its animals - also herbs (herbal medicine). Sources of information and details of producers and retailers can be obtained from: Soil Association The Soil Association cites 6 reasons for buying organic produce:
To this impressive list, the AVMC would add that buying chemically-produced food funds the degradation of our environment, the reduction of biodiversity and the march of global commercialisation. Such food may seem cheaper but the hidden cost is inestimable. See also: Farm Assurance N.B.: Not all organic standards are as rigorous as those of the Soil Association.
The AVMC provides a service to Organic Farmers, whether advising on homeopathic treatments, setting up health plans, discussing holistic farm management etc. Soil Association members can apply for discounted fees. Particular health problems that we meet regularly are: ringworm, mastitis, New Forest eye, infertility, chlamydia, abortion, MMA, pneumonia, lameness, abscess, foul in the foot, strawberry foot rot, pododermatitis, meningitis.
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