And yet, not only is Aol (the company lowercased its initials in 2009, when it was spun off from TimeWarner) still kicking around, it's actually thriving. In 2013, CEO Tim Armstrong reported the first quarterly revenue growth in almost a decade, and the company recently posted an 18% year-over-year increase in revenue.
Organic 101: What the USDA Organic Label Means. This is the third installment of the Organic 101 series that explores different aspects of the USDA organic regulations. Organic certification requires that farmers and handlers document their processes and get inspected every year.
What is Organic Farming? What is Organic Farming? The USDA defines organic agriculture as a production system that is managed to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.. More specifically, organic farming entails: Use of cover crops, green manures, animal manures and crop rotations to fertilize the soil, maximize biological activity and maintain long-term soil health. Use of biological control, crop rotations and other techniques to manage weeds, insects and diseases.