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Conventional agriculture causes increased greenhouse gas emissions, soil erosion, water pollution, and threatens human health. Organic farming has a smaller carbon footprint, conserves and builds soil health, replenishes natural ecosystems for cleaner water and air, all without toxic pesticide residues.

Conventional agriculture uses: Synthetic fertilizers – to maximize the crop yield. Synthetic herbicides – to get rid of weeds. Synthetic pesticides – to get rid of insects. Monoculture – growing huge fields with the same crop, particularly corn and soy, year after year.

Conventional farmers generally use modern technologies like GMOs, chemical crop protection, synthetic fertilizers and other practices. Organic is focused on an ecological production management system that minimizes farm inputs.

Farmers build up the soil, reduce soil loss, and feed and nourish it. In return, the soil provides a crop for the farmer, increases in productivity, and feeds and nourishes its family.

Conventional Farming Defined Conventional farming is the use of seeds that have been genetically altered using a variety of traditional breeding methods, excluding biotechnology, and are not certified as organic.

When interviewing farmers, the most suitable candidate should demonstrate strong agricultural knowledge, physical fitness, and knowledge of agricultural machinery. Avoid candidates who lack knowledge of maintaining farms, physical stamina, and are unable to work long hours.

Based on mixed farming principles, organic farming promotes self-sufficiency in soil fertility, animal feeds and other most needed outputs. Plants get their food from humus, the end result of the dead decaying organic matter and compost. The organic farmer collects the necessary materials from the farm.

General questions for a farmworker Why should we hire you? What do you already know about farming? How did you hear about this position? Why do you want to work on our farm? What are your short-term career goals? What are some of your greatest strengths and weaknesses? Do you like animals?