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Washington Apple Study Finds Organic Growing Is Best

Agriculture: The method would help the state's struggling farmers produce sweeter and more profitable fruit, researchers say.

By EMILY GREEN, Times Staff Writer

A six-year study comparing different types of apple production found that organic growing techniques are more profitable and produce better-tasting fruit than conventional farming methods.

"Our results," said Reganold, "show that organic and integrated apple production systems in Washington State are not only better for soil and the environment than their conventional counterpart, but have comparable yields and, for the organic system, higher profits and greater energy efficiency."

Moreover, a panel of tasters found the organic apples to be sweeter! (click for complete story)
     

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