Who is Mark Nakata?
To get on board, farmers must analyze the soil on each acre of their land and the factors keeping it from producing high-quality crops. In one field there may be too much boron, in another, a lack of calcium or microorganisms. For growers who rely on outside entities (typically fertilizer companies) to understand soil analysis reports, learning to grasp the science behind good dirt can be particularly nebulous, but it’s the only way to ensure an unbiased reading, says Mark Nakata, a grower in Fresno, Calif., who is working to introduce West Coast farmers to the principles of nutrient density.
Recognizing soil needs is only half the battle. It then takes time and money to put nutrients back in the earth and send produce off to a lab for nutrient tests. The additional effort does not necessarily guarantee farmers a price premium for their harvest because, Kittredge says, the market currently supports yield over quality—something he and his cohorts hope to see change as more farmers get interested in nutrient-dense crops.
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Mark wants farmers to change to growing nutrient dense food. This means change. Many farmers are frightened it will cost them more to do this. Mark explains that he will keep spending within their budget.
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3. How do you know it is working to have higher nutrient density in the plants? https://www.farmingsecrets.com Listen as Mark Nakata talks about the loss
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Farming Secrets – Walk The Talk – Mark Nakata – Sneak Peek – Clip 2 of 3
2. A Success Story of a Conventional Strawberry Grower making the change https://www.farmingsecrets.com Mark explains the benefits when his neighbour, who has been growing strawberries
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Farming Secrets – Walk The Talk – Mark Nakata – Sneak Peek – Clip 1 of 3
1. What is Beyond Organix? https://www.farmingsecrets.com Mark Nakata explains the meaning of the company name: Beyond Organix and of the benefits his consultancy bring to
