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| organic agriculture feeds the soil,
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Organic soil is rich and dark. Air pockets contribute to
the soil’s loft and encourage the growth of plant roots.
This soil is home to worms and beneficial insects as well
as micro-organisms that convert soil minerals into soluble
forms that plants can absorb.
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| Research has found that plants
grown in nutrient-rich organic soil are vigorous and naturally
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