Part 1 begins with a video presentation by Marti Ranky, BS, RD (Registered Dietitian), Ridgewood, NJ, USA on what is organic vs. conventional farming through the application process of how to become an organic farmer in six steps. Then she discusses the differences between organic and non-organic produce with several practical examples. The benefits of organic food considering, nutrition, pesticide levels, taste, environmental impacts, humane considerations and price are also examined.
Part 1, and Part 2 carries on with an exciting visit to the First Hungarian Cooperative For Organic Farming, in Hungary, Europe. Geza Varga, BS, MS, Co-founder of Galgafarm, based on his 20+ years experience explains their solutions to sustainable, green, organic farming, living and building. During the discussion with Dr. Ranky, parts of the working Galgafarm are visited, including the animal farm, some of the fields, as well as the eco-village. Some traditional sustainable green fabrication methods are demonstrated in detail in buildings under construction, as well as finished family homes are visited.
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