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Heirloom and hybrid seeds are both permitted in organic farming systems. Genetically modified organisms are not permitted, nor are seeds treated with non-organic fungicides or pesticides.

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Organic examples include cover crops, green waste compost, processed chicken feathers, processed fish and seaweed products, chicken feathers, gypsum and sulfur.

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There are not many effective organic herbicides. Hand weeding and maintaining clean fields are the most effective methods. There are some plant oils, natural acids, and flame

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There are some effective soaps, predatory insects, plant-based extracts and bacteria used to organically control insect pests. Rodents, mammals or birds are controlled with deterrent