Case Study

Read the case study and break into seven small groups. Each group will address one of the problematic areas and develop a plan to solve the problem. Each group presents their solution to the larger group at the end of the exercise. Below are potential solutions to the problems. Other answers may be acceptable.

Read the case study of Sunflower Organic Farm is a twelve acre certified organic farm selling vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, and fresh eggs from pastured hens. Merri Thompson and Marc Olson, the owners, have been farming in northern Chatham County since 1992. They have always farmed organically but were not certified until two years ago. Use of sustainable practices such as cover crops, crop rotation, and biodiversity helps keep pests and diseases in check and enhance crop quality. They have recently acquired an additional five acres adjacent to the existing farm.