On the front porch of their organic homestead in the Ozark Hills, farmers Mark Cain and Michael Crane discuss the true meaning of organic farming beyond the absence of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Mark provides personal anecdotes from coffee and tobacco farmers in Peru and Thailand who transitioned to organic methods after devastating experiences with chemical products. This conversation highlights the safety and environmental benefits of organic farming, as well as its global impact and communal efforts to sustain it. Listen to the stories and discussion why living and farming organically is a choice rooted in health, safety, and sustainability.
Dripping Springs Farm Tour – What does Organic Mean to You? (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
