{"id":529,"date":"2025-11-24T19:22:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/?p=529"},"modified":"2025-11-24T19:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:35:44","slug":"success-story-in-organic-agriculture-sustainable-practices-for-higher-yields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/2025\/11\/24\/success-story-in-organic-agriculture-sustainable-practices-for-higher-yields\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Story in Organic Agriculture: Sustainable Practices for Higher Yields"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organic agriculture has become one of the most effective alternatives for combating soil degradation and climate instability. Its approach promotes a natural balance between production and sustainability, strengthening yields without compromising environmental resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Within this context, the work of <\/span><b>Laird Dickinson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a grower from Wisconsin (USA) specializing in giant pumpkins and tomatoes, stands out. His experience demonstrates how constant observation, technical discipline, and the consistent use of organic products can completely transform crop productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-545 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-1-250x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-1-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-1-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-1-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-1-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-1-120x85.png 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Background and Project Evolution<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For over twenty years, Dickinson has viewed organic agriculture not only as a production method but also as a way of understanding the land. His experience has taught him that true agricultural success does not depend on the quantity of inputs applied, but on the balance between soil, water, and daily dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-544 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579623949_24150393637970425_7367028098135630954_n-250x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579623949_24150393637970425_7367028098135630954_n-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579623949_24150393637970425_7367028098135630954_n-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579623949_24150393637970425_7367028098135630954_n-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579623949_24150393637970425_7367028098135630954_n.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His interest in giant pumpkins began unexpectedly:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cA friend gave me some \u2018giant\u2019 pumpkin seeds three years ago, and I planted two of them in a small portion of our garden. I was completely amazed watching these plants grow up to 24\u201d per night. Once the pumpkins started to gain weight, I couldn\u2019t believe it. I would run to the patch every morning with excitement to see how big they had gotten. I was hooked from that point.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He began experimenting in a small section of his family garden, then gradually expanded his growing area. In his second year, he dedicated <\/span><b>3,600 sq ft<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to giant pumpkins, giving each plant <\/span><b>1,200 sq ft<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014enough space for three large plants with optimal room for root and vine development. Each plant is managed to produce only <\/span><b>one pumpkin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, allowing all energy to concentrate on a single fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-533 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG2-250x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG2-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG2-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG2-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG2-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG2-120x85.png 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over time, his approach evolved into a deeper understanding of soil health and nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI began using Ferti-Organic products in spring 2024, having previously relied on salt-based synthetic fertilizers for my competitive gardens. I believed that growing giant fruits and vegetables required these \u2018high-powered\u2019 synthetic fertilizers. However, after an unsuccessful season where I spent a lot of money trying different synthetic products, I realized this approach wasn\u2019t effective. I decided to switch to organic amendments and fertilizers to rebuild my soil, aiming to enhance both soil structure and biology.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-548 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG3-250x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG3-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG3-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG3-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG3-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG3-120x85.png 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG3.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His experience in his family garden allowed him to apply that knowledge to competitive growing, fine-tuning his method to optimize fruit development and improve results each season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAfter researching, I found that Ferti-Organic offered all the organic fertilizers I required. When I saw tremendous improvements during the 2024 season, I committed fully for 2025\u2026 The plants\u2019 health and the size of the fruits were truly amazing\u2014I achieved my largest harvests ever in 2025 and won several competitions. Most importantly, my soil continues to become healthier, and I am confident we will see even better results in 2026!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-532\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/de-BLOG-250x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/de-BLOG-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/de-BLOG-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/de-BLOG-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/de-BLOG-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/de-BLOG-120x85.png 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/de-BLOG.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His consistency and dedication have made him a reference among growers of oversized fruits and vegetables. He has also applied these practices to giant tomatoes, achieving fruits of up to <\/span><b>7 pounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> under fully organic management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cEvery year I learn something new. Observing how the soil responds and keeping records has helped me refine every detail.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-540\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579839028_25293984233623835_3349363167915886840_n-250x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579839028_25293984233623835_3349363167915886840_n-250x380.jpg 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579839028_25293984233623835_3349363167915886840_n-700x1063.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579839028_25293984233623835_3349363167915886840_n-120x182.jpg 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/579839028_25293984233623835_3349363167915886840_n.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Environmental Conditions and Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wisconsin\u2019s climate presents demanding conditions for giant crop cultivation. Short summers, heavy rains, and early frosts affect soil stability and root development. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During one particularly challenging season, excessive moisture caused root rot and split a pumpkin nearing <\/span><b>700 pounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThat pumpkin would have reached 2,000 pounds, but the rain split it before its time. I was still able to keep another one that reached 800 pounds.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This experience led him to reinforce drainage, implement preventive practices, and adjust application frequency to avoid water-related damage. For Laird, the conclusion was clear: soil health is the foundation of yield.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-539 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576746120_1163182295770928_7131728630863650051_n-250x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576746120_1163182295770928_7131728630863650051_n-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576746120_1163182295770928_7131728630863650051_n-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576746120_1163182295770928_7131728630863650051_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576746120_1163182295770928_7131728630863650051_n-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576746120_1163182295770928_7131728630863650051_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Organic Management in Practice<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Laird\u2019s system integrates soil analysis, balanced organic nutrition, microbial strengthening, and rigorous moisture and growth control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Soil Preparation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before each season, he evaluates soil fertility and applies the necessary amendments.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He uses plant-based compost tested for NPK values (8\u201312% organic matter) and winter rye cover crops to improve structure, aeration, and moisture retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Organic Nutrition<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout the season, he applies a blend of soluble seaweed extract, humic acids (70%) and Fulvic acids (90%). This is administered through irrigation every other day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He complements\u00a0 with bonemeal, kelp meal, bloodmeal, and worm castings, adjusting doses based on plant development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThis season, I used a blend of humic\/fulvic acids and soluble seaweed extract every other day\u2026 The plants\u2019 health and the size of the fruits were truly amazing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-531 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-250x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG-120x85.png 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Copia-de-BLOG.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Biological Strengthening<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He consistently incorporates <\/span><b>mycorrhizal fungi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>Bacillus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>Azospirillum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, applying them to seeds, cover crops, and during vine burying. This interaction favors nutrient absorption and improves tolerance to high humidity conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThese practices have resulted in huge, healthy root growth throughout the patch.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-549\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/q-250x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/q-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/q-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/q-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/q-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/q-120x85.png 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/q.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Irrigation and Protection<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His system combines drip irrigation with sprinklers. Early in the season, he protects young plants with hoop houses and heating cables. He also applies fungicides and pesticides weekly, always preventatively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Growth Control and Fruit Management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each vine is pruned daily to ensure only <\/span><b>one pumpkin per plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIf you let all the side growth go, the plant will spread its energy and the main pumpkin won\u2019t reach its potential.\u201d (Paraphrased narrative based on his English answers)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-550\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG8-250x177.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG8-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG8-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG8-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG8-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG8-120x85.png 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/BLOG8.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He also uses black tarps early in the season for weed control and trains vines for efficient manual weeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Outstanding Achievements<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Laird\u2019s organic management has enabled extraordinary harvests. His pumpkins have exceeded 1,900 pounds, reaching a personal record of 1,940 pounds in the most recent season. That pumpkin was presented at the Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Festival, where it weighed 10% more than estimated and earned second place overall as well as second place in the esthetics category; the fruit was purchased by a professional carver to be carved and displayed near Chicago. Together, his two primary pumpkins surpassed 4,100 pounds, and Laird maintains the goal of reaching 6,000 pounds in a single season \u2014 a feat achieved by only a few growers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His tomato crop reached <\/span><b>30 pounds across five fruits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, with single tomatoes reaching <\/span><b>7 pounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, thanks to the consistent use of seaweed extract, humic and fulvic acids, and amino acids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWith organic fertilizers, the soil gets better every year. With synthetics, it\u2019s the opposite.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-538\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576839047_4377505112573442_4811332256736724505_n-250x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576839047_4377505112573442_4811332256736724505_n-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576839047_4377505112573442_4811332256736724505_n-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576839047_4377505112573442_4811332256736724505_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576839047_4377505112573442_4811332256736724505_n-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/576839047_4377505112573442_4811332256736724505_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The use of our products has strengthened his root systems, supported moisture management, and enhanced productivity even under challenging conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond the weight achieved, their experience confirms that organic agriculture can be productive, competitive and sustainable when applied consistently and with technical expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI learned that if you take care of the soil, it will take care of the rest.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This certainty drives his work and shapes his vision for the coming seasons. Laird continues refining his practices with the discipline that has characterized him for years\u2014determined to exceed his own results and continue improving the quality of his organic production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-534\" src=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/577572358_1114551927151988_5635188644995090579_n-250x286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/577572358_1114551927151988_5635188644995090579_n-250x286.jpg 250w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/577572358_1114551927151988_5635188644995090579_n-700x800.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/577572358_1114551927151988_5635188644995090579_n-120x137.jpg 120w, https:\/\/mycsainc.com\/newsletter\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/577572358_1114551927151988_5635188644995090579_n.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We invite you to follow @growing_giants_with_laird and discover every stage of the growth of his impressive giant pumpkins and tomatoes\u2014an example of the potential you can also achieve in your own crops with our products. 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