The Botany of Desire: Organic Farming of Potatoes
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesLearn how organic farmers diversify their crops and control pests with natural enemies in order to farm without chemicals. Viewers also explore the economics and impacts of traditional and organic farming. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 27 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Plants
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: The Botany of Desire
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