What is Organic Agriculture?, The transition from conventional to organic farming requires numerous changes primarily in the mind of the farmer. Transitioning farmers are challenged to overcome symptom based management in exchange for practices based on preventative strategies. COG Gaining Ground - Gaining Ground: Making a Successful Transition to Organic Farming (handbook) Read more about the Basics of Organic Agriculture and Quality Assurance: Since organic production systems are knowledge based, new entrants and transitional producers must become familiar with sound and sustainable agricultural practices. Transitional producers should be prepared to read appropriate information, conduct their own trials and participate in formal and informal training events. IFOAM Internet Training Platform Rodale Institute's Online 15 hour Transition to Organic Course IFOAM is constantly updating the information on this website. Comments or suggestions contact the Platform Coordinator Back to the Arguments for Organic Page Back to the Growing Organic page
	The transition from conventional to organic farming requires numerous changes primarily in the mind of the farmer. Transitioning farmers are challenged to overcome symptom based management in exchange for practices based on preventative strategies. COG Gaining Ground - Gaining Ground: Making a Successful Transition to Organic Farming (handbook) Read more about the Basics of Organic Agriculture and Quality Assurance: Since organic production systems are knowledge based, new entrants and transitional producers must become familiar with sound and sustainable agricultural practices. Transitional producers should be prepared to read appropriate information, conduct their own trials and participate in formal and informal training events. IFOAM Internet Training Platform Rodale Institute's Online 15 hour Transition to Organic Course IFOAM is constantly updating the information on this website. Comments or suggestions contact the Platform Coordinator Back to the Arguments for Organic Page Back to the Growing Organic page
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