2007-08-03 05:18:34 · 4 answers · asked by Dennis 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Agriculture
Most organic farms are profitable. Your total costs will be less than conventional farming unless you have to pay for a lot of labor. Your total output (yields) will very likely be less than conventional farming. So the key to profitability in organic farming is finding a way to market your produce at higher prices. On a limited basis, this is usually possible through farmer's markets, selling to restaurants, establishing your own costumer base, etc. With large scale organic farming, finding this market is a lot harder to find today, so organic farming on a large scale, is generally not going to be profitable for the most part yet.
2007-08-03 06:28:36 · answer #1 · answered by john h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Organic farms do have a very good potential for profit. However, you have to employ a number of innovative techniques to fight pest infestation and other produce diseases. Also, there are many requirements a farm must go through to be certified organic by the USDA. As with any farm, ability to produce and market quality fruits/vegetables will be the key to turning a profit.
2007-08-03 12:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by JamesW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the answer to your question today, but in the future...
The cost of oil is increasing exponentially ("peak oil"). In the near future, organic farms may become more cost effective than conventional megafarms.
If you have a smart marketing approach, you should be profitable.
2007-08-03 22:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can get a better price for your produce until someone notices the worms in the apples.
2007-08-03 19:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋