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BD-organic pairs
PAR>> are researchers at Washington State University, doing several types
PAR>> of studies concerning the biodynamic (BD) preparations, and we have
PAR>> run into a jam.
PAR>> It is very difficult in the academic world to investigate
PAR>> something as complex as a farming system over more than one or two
PAR>> growing seasons. Thus, the long-term effects of potentially
PAR>> beneficial methods often go unresearched and unseen. This is where
PAR>> you can help. We would like to do side-by-side comparisons of
PAR>> established biodynamic and organic fields, but have had trouble
PAR>> locating suitable field pairs. To be appropriate for our study,
PAR>> neighboring fields must have been under their respective management
PAR>> system, either biodynamic or organic, for at least 5 years. The
PAR>> native soil, landscape position, and cropping history must be
PAR>> very similar.
PAR>> If you know of a field pair that might fit our needs,
PAR>> PLEASE contact us. We will need to ask the farmers some questions,
PAR>> get background information, etc., and if we do come out to sample
PAR>> soil in the fields, we promise to keep the number of holes to a
PAR>> minimum.
PAR>> Thanks very much.
PAR>>
PAR>> -John P. Reganold and Lynne Carpenter-Boggs
PAR>>
PAR>> YOUR CHOICE OF COMMUNICATION MEDIA:
PAR>>
PAR>> address:201 Johnson Hall, WSU
PAR>> Pullman, WA 99164-6420
PAR>>
PAR>> phone: 509-335-8856 (John) 509-335-7817 (Lynne)
PAR>>
PAR>> FAX: 509-335-8674 (attn: Reganold)
PAR>>
PAR>> email: reganold@wsunix.wsu.edu (John)
PAR>> lcboggs@mail.wsu.edu (Lynne)
PAR>You are asking the same question that I have wondered about for a long ti
PAR>I would be interested in what you discover if you have time to reply. I
PAR>appreciate it. Thanx in advance.
The New Zealand BD Society did a study of I think BD and conventional
farmers. Did about half a dozen pairs. Try writing to them.
regards Stuart NZ
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