However, farmers frequently apply more nutrients than are taken up by crops or pastures.
As a result, very few farmers who qualify for food stamps apply for assistance, according to state officials.
Many more farmers have applied to the program than have been selected, county officials have said.
This would require farmers to apply for planning permission as is the case with other commercial or industrial developments.
The notices contain forms on which farmers can apply for refinancing, lower interest rates or other relief.
Two years ago, 17 farmers in the county applied, and the state, which contributes 75 percent of the purchase cost, chose two.
There was a second deadline for late filers, and almost 66,000 farmers applied.
But organic farmers do indeed apply toxic natural pesticides.
Plant protection products are expensive, and no farmer will apply more than is absolutely necessary.
We will suppose that there is but one plough in the world, and that two farmers apply for it.