Organic Path microsite

Introduction
Why go organic?
Is Organic for you?
Preparing for Transition
Building the Foundation
Understanding Risks
- Thinking About Risks
- Common Transition Risks
Strategies & Tactics
Marketing
Resources
Words of Wisdom

This project was funded through the New Opportunities and Business Development Investment Initiative (NOBDI) under the Renewal Chapter of the Canada-Nova Scotia Agricultural Policy Framework Agreement.

Organic Farming

Organic farming is often defined by what it doesn’t allow – such as synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge and irradiation. However organic farming is much more than that. Organic farming requires balanced crop rotations, the use of green manures, methods to increase levels of soil organic matter, humane livestock practices and more. Organic farming isn’t simply conventional farming without inputs, or with different inputs. It’s a whole different approach to farming.

To learn more about organics and how to grow organically, download ACORN’s booklets:

Organic Overview
Organic Growing Basics