organic farming = sustainable soil quality

Anonymous

Maybe city councils can show the way to improving urban soil by taking a leaf out of organic farming methods for their maintanence of parks / gardens / roadsides etc.

They could also leaflet residents to practice organic gardening at home.

below are some links to websites and newsarticles on the science of healthy soils and healthy foods
http://www.bfa.com.au
http://www.organic-center.org/science.hot.php?action=view&report_id=73

Anonymous

Found the following article for purchasing organic food from the Australian Conservation Foundation website:
http://www.acfonline.org.au/articles/news.asp?news_id=616

Organic farming uses no synthetic pesticides or fertilisers and focuses on the health of the soil.
Organic food is also free of genetically modified organisms and organic farmers treat animals with respect. You can grow your own organic food in your garden at home too. Even in a small suburban backyard you can have a rich and productive food garden. You can also grow lots of food in polystyrene boxes on your balcony or patio.
According to a study reported in 2004 by New Scientist:
"Organic farming increases biodiversity at every level of the food chain - all the way from bacteria to mammals. This is the conclusion of the largest review ever done of studies from around the world comparing organic and conventional agriculture."
There are many businesses who will deliver fresh, organic food to your door.
Victoria
Queen Victoria Markets
There are several organic stalls in the I Shed at the Victoria Markets:
Garden Organics, Stall 71 Shed I, Ph: 03 9329 4228
Organic Indulgence, Stall 46-48 Shed I, Ph: 0412 553 722
Organics at the Market, Stall 50-55 Shed I, Ph: 03 9326 5563
Vic Market Organics, Stall 55-60 Shed I, Ph: 03 9328 1425
Organic Wholefoods
452 Lygon St, Brunswick East, 3057, Ph: 9384 0288, and
277 Smith St, Fitzroy 3065, Ph: 9419 5347

Friends of the Earth Food Co-Op
312 Smith Street, Collingwood, 3066
Ph: 03 9417 4382

Melbourne University Food Co-operative
First Floor, Union House
Melbourne University, Parklands 3052
Ph: 9347 8716
Grasslands Organic Grocery & Catering
211 Nicholson St, Footscray 3011
Ph: 9362 0830
Ripe the Organic Grocer
Shop 7, Prahran Market, 163 Commercial Rd, Prahran 3141
Ph: 03 9804 8606
Earthcare Wholefoods
187 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Ph: 5962 3873
Belgrave Organics
1677 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
Ph: 03 9754 8800
The following companies will deliver organic food to your home:
The Green Line Organic Direct
38 Strong Avenue Thomastown 3181
Ph: 03 9460 3999

Organic Oz
81 Poath Road, Murrumbeena, 3163
Ph: 03 9568 3700

The Green Basket
PO Box 277 Woori Yallock VIC 3139
Ph: (03) 5964 8255