Organic Agriculture Program
Iowa State University
Date Posted: April 12, 2018
Submitted by: Jade Chalkley
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Agriculture
Program Type: Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma
Description
Our mission is to educate producers, consumers and policy makers in the research and extension activities in Organic Agriculture both on-farm and in the Universities. Organic Agriculture involves a production management system based on the ecological principles of nutrient cycling, biotic regulation of pests and biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are replaced by sunlight-based inputs, such as plant and animal residues. Premium prices for certified organic products drive the immediate economic benefits of Organic Agriculture.