Cos'è l'agricoltura biologica, come si fa in Italia e dov'è più diffusa
Lavorare la terra con l'agricoltura biologica significa utilizzare una tecnica di coltivazione e di produzione del cibo che rispetta i cicli ...
rotazione delle colture
Si usano tecniche come la salvaguardia degli insetti utili, antagonisti dei parassiti; si scelgono piante rustiche, più resistenti ; si pratica la pacciamatur a, che consiste nel coprire il terreno con fieno o erba fresca per proteggerlo dagli sbalzi termici e ostacolare la crescita delle erbe infestanti; si utilizza il sovescio, ossia la semina di alcune piante (trifoglio, veccia, crescione, valerianella, spinaci, colza e così via) che una volta fiorite vengono interrate per fertilizzare il terreno e proteggerlo dall’erosione; si pratica la <anchor>rotazione delle colture</anchor>, che consiste nell’alternare la coltivazione di piante che migliorano la fertilità del terreno, ad esempio arricchendolo di azoto, con piante che lo impoveriscono, sottraendo elementi nutritivi; si utilizzano letame e concimi organici come il compost, una miscela di terra, resti vegetali, cenere di legna e quant’altro esista nell’azienda di biodegradabile e non inquinato.
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- [Business Management](https://extension.psu.edu/trees-lawns-and-landscaping/turfgrass-and-lawn-care/business-management)


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Insects, Pests, and Diseases



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Pest, Disease and Weed Identification



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- [Plant Disease Identification and Control](https://extension.psu.edu/insects-pests-and-diseases/pest-disease-and-weed-identification/plant-disease-identification-and-control)


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Pesticide Applicators



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Pest Management and Education



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Pollinators



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Vectors



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Forests and Wildlife



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Forest Management



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Forestry Business and Economics



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Forest Products



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Urban Forestry



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- [Municipal Stormwater Management](https://extension.psu.edu/forests-and-wildlife/urban-forestry/municipal-stormwater-management)


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Wildlife



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Food Safety and Quality



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Commercial Food Processing



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- [Regulations](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/commercial-food-processing/regulations)

- [Business Management](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/commercial-food-processing/business-management)


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Dairy Food Processing



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- [Production and Processing](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/dairy-food-processing/production-and-processing)

- [Regulations](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/dairy-food-processing/regulations)

- [Safety and Sanitation](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/dairy-food-processing/safety-and-sanitation)


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Farm Food Safety



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- [Regulations](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/farm-food-safety/regulations)


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Food Service and Retail



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- [Regulations](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/food-service-and-retail/regulations)

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Home Food Preservation and Safety



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- [Food Safety](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/home-food-preservation-and-safety/food-safety)


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Grape and Wine Production



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- [Wine Production](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/grape-and-wine-production/wine-production)

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Beer, Hard Cider, and Distilled Spirits



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- [Business Management](https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/beer-hard-cider-and-distilled-spirits/business-management)


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Water



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Drinking and Residential Water



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- [Maintenance and Treatment](https://extension.psu.edu/water/drinking-and-residential-water/maintenance-and-treatment)

- [Testing and Interpretation](https://extension.psu.edu/water/drinking-and-residential-water/testing-and-interpretation)


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Pond Management



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- [Aquatic Plants and Algae](https://extension.psu.edu/water/pond-management/aquatic-plants-and-algae)

- [Fisheries, Wildlife, and Ecology](https://extension.psu.edu/water/pond-management/fisheries-wildlife-and-ecology)


- [Urban and Residential Stormwater](https://extension.psu.edu/water/urban-and-residential-stormwater)





Urban and Residential Stormwater



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- [Design, Construction, and Maintenance](https://extension.psu.edu/water/urban-and-residential-stormwater/design-construction-and-maintenance)


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Wastewater Management



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Water for Agriculture



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- [Livestock Drinking Water](https://extension.psu.edu/water/water-for-agriculture/livestock-drinking-water)

- [Nutrient Management](https://extension.psu.edu/water/water-for-agriculture/nutrient-management)


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Watershed Protection and Restoration



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- [Watershed Education](https://extension.psu.edu/water/watershed-protection-and-restoration/watershed-education)


- [Conservation Practices and Training](https://extension.psu.edu/water/conservation-practices-and-training)





Conservation Practices and Training



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Energy



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Marcellus Shale and Natural Gas



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- [Municipality and Government Impacts](https://extension.psu.edu/energy/marcellus-shale-and-natural-gas/municipality-and-government-impacts)


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Renewable and Alternative Energy



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Business and Operations



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Starting a Farm



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- [Introduction to Agronomy](https://extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/starting-a-farm/introduction-to-agronomy)

- [Introduction to Horticulture](https://extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/starting-a-farm/introduction-to-horticulture)

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- [Transition and Succession Planning](https://extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/business-management/transition-and-succession-planning)


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- [Volunteer Management](https://extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/human-resources/volunteer-management)

- [Workforce Development](https://extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/human-resources/workforce-development)


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Farm Safety



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- [Farm Equipment and Structures](https://extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/farm-safety/farm-equipment-and-structures)

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Community Planning and Engagement



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- [Leadership](https://extension.psu.edu/community-development/community-planning-and-engagement/leadership)

- [Local Government](https://extension.psu.edu/community-development/community-planning-and-engagement/local-government)

- [Volunteer Management](https://extension.psu.edu/community-development/community-planning-and-engagement/volunteer-management)


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Youth, Family, and Health



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Nutrition, Diet, and Health



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- [Chronic Disease](https://extension.psu.edu/youth-family-and-health/nutrition-diet-and-health/chronic-disease)

- [Food Allergies](https://extension.psu.edu/youth-family-and-health/nutrition-diet-and-health/food-allergies)

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