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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1981
Page
3
The Wink family near Baldwin advocates organic dairy farming, citing healthier herd, lower veterinary costs, and fewer chemical inputs. They report strong yields, improved soil, and reduced fly issues, while facing skepticism from the university community and critics. On farm tests compare organic and chemical fertilizer results.
An Iowa farmer compared two halves of a field after applying barnyard manure and plowing alfalfa. One side received 250 pounds of commercial fertilizer while the other used Planters II labeled as a soil conditioner. Harvest showed nearly identical yields but the soil conditioner side produced ears that were drier, with differences in stalk color noted by Mr. Wink.
Nearly 100 people gathered at the Wink farm for an ecumenical service on soil stewardship and the "Days of Growing." Speakers urged a shared, nondivisive farming ethic linking land control to hunger, calling for nonchemical farming and soil conservation to sustain family farms and spiritual health.
Field day speaker Pete Edstrom describes eco farming as building soil and protecting life. He cites four principles: avoid chemicals, promote soil life, conserve soil and resources, and maximize use of organic waste. Farmers like the Winks note similar experiences with organic crops and reduced chemical inputs.
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