If you have read the book "The $64 Tomato", it pretty much covers my experiences with pesticides, etc.
For specific information on pest/disease control methods I've tried, see
http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/gui...tervention.pdf
For application rates of "organic" fertilizers and others, see
http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/col...ertilizers.pdf
Before you put agricultural animals in your yard that is not zoned for them, discreetly find out what the fine is for not having a permit. In some cities it is $10,000.