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Iowa farmer turns to organic farming after years of chemical use
Dick Thompson of Boone Iowa abandons chemical fertilizers for a five year rotation of corn soybeans corn oats and hay plus composted animal manure. He and his wife Sharon switched in 1968 after a religious influence and now advocate soil stewardship and reduced chemical dependence. A Washington University study compares organic and chemical farms, noting similar yields but lower energy and input costs for organics.
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Pamela J. Huey
Boone
Iowa
UPI
Dick Thompson
Thompson
Sharon
Midwest
Iowa State University
Washington University
St. Louis
Barry Commoner
Center For the Biology of Natural Systems
Commoner