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Organic in a Labor-Starved Farm Economy
Thought Blurb
Organic farming scared large farmers because it signaled higher labor dependence in an already labor-starved agricultural system.
When Organic Met the Real World
Modern agriculture reduced labor load; organic appeared to reverse that trend, increasing complexity where efficiency was already fragile.
What Organic Meant and What It Became
Organic meant ecological balance; it became perceived as operational regression for farmers battling labor availability and productivity.
How adhering to Principle while Practicing is achieved
Principle survives only when organic integrates mechanization, labor efficiency innovations, and realistic field practices—not nostalgia-driven assumptions.
