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January 14, 2004 NDSU Extension and the Coexistence Working Group Release Best Management Practices for Coexistence A publication, “Suggested Best Management Practices for the Coexistence of Organic, Biotech and Conventional Crop Production Systems (A-1275)” has just been released by the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Extension Service personnel and members of the Coexistence Working Group spent 2 1/2 years developing the best management practices (BMPs). These best management practices deal with how the different production systems in North Dakota may begin the process of “coexistence.” Copies of the publication and a more detailed description of the grant the group received to develop the BMPs are on the Web at www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/coexistence/. The Web site also offers readers a chance to comment on the BMPs, according to Brad Brummond, Walsh County Extension agent and grant coordinator. “We’ve started the process of talking about the tough issue of coexistence in North Dakota, but there is still a lot to do. We would like to learn from this experience so others can build upon it in the future if it is attempted again.” The Coexistence Working Group was formed after receiving a grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. The working group consisted of farmers, NDSU representatives, government agencies, organic and seed organizations and biotech companies and organizations. The Coexistence Working Group identified the issues, proposed best management practices and then voted on the proposals in December 2003. Further development of the BMPs stopped when some members of the group withdrew in February 2004. Meetings for the grant will be held on:
At the meetings, Brummond will present the BMPs, discuss the grant, lay out the history of the project, explain the procedure and answer questions. ### Source: Brad
Brummond, (701) 284-6248, bbrummon@ndsuext.nodak.edu |
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