Landscapers benefit from organic land care extension program
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 20:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers assessed the need for and impact of Rutgers University's Organic Land Care Certificate Program, through which land care professionals learn to restore and enhance biological cycles. After two years, participants reported that 38% of the acres under their management either transitioned to or were completely converted to organic management. Respondents also reported significant decreases in use of synthetic fertilizers, significant increases in use of organic fertilizer, and decreases in median synthetic pesticide usage.