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Oral Session 23—Organic Horticulture 29 July 2006, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Oak Alley Moderator: Matthew Kleinhenz
apple production; 2) to review the current state of science on organic apple systems, including tree health and insect/disease management, particularly in humid regions where disease control is the most critical, and fruit quality comparisons in organic
conjunction with the applied Rutgers research team stationed at the Philip E. Marucci Cranberry and Blueberry Research Center. OVERVIEW Four recent developments significantly amplify opportunity for certified organic growers to grow organic highbush
California in the number of organic farms, with 1222 certified organic operations, of which 254 grow vegetables ( Silva et al., 2012 ). Wisconsin ranks sixth in the nation for the total organic product sales at $132.8 million ( Silva et al., 2012 ). With the
affect yield in the first certified organic year. Multifunction cropping systems can be used to address multiple management issues that constrain production, but the relative importance of individual issues in affecting yields is not clearly understood
Association, 2005 ), and new organic pest and disease management strategies, improved orchard management practices, and marketing incentives, particularly in the European Union (EU), have increased the supply of organic apples ( Weibel, 2001 ). Key issues for
( USDA, 2015 ). According to this recent census, there were about 1500 certified or exempt organic farms producing vegetables, potatoes ( Solanum tuberosum ), and melons ( Cucumis sp.) under glass or plastic, representing $76 million in sales. Although
2010 ( Organic Trade Association, 2011 ) for organic fruits and vegetables, the outlook for organic blackberry production continues to be positive. Organic production requires the use of various cultural and biological methods for pest management and
( Kimble, 2007 ). Merwin et al. (1994) suggested comparisons between organic, or integrated orchard management systems, and conventional orchard management practices may reveal measurable differences in SOM levels. Qualitative characterizations of
-based information on organic farming systems management, the USDA-NIFA Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions (ORG) competitive grant programs were initiated in 2002. However, long-term systems research projects investigating soil