Although the costs are zero for off farm inputs, that does not mean that the
inputs are free. That land that is producing seed, or is fallow (or in cover
crop that is not sold) reduces the income by a 1/4 for the total acreage, so
that taxes and other overhead costs are still included in the total farm
expenses.
It is true that an organic farmer usually gets more for his labor - but
because he does not have the same interest expenses from
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