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In steps ten and eleven, you will analyze how your crop plan fared and start planning for next year. Simple right?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe book is interspersed with real-world examples of vegetable operations across the country which showcase the importance of crop planning. It also contains a wealth of information in the form of vegetable reference charts. These can be modified for use in your crop planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTable of Content\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSet Your Financial Goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDevelop a Marketing Plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMake Field Planting Schedules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCreate Crop Maps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChoose Vegetable Varieties and Finalize Planting Schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenerate Greenhouse Schedules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFill Out a Seed Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMake a Field Operations Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCarry Out the Crop Plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnalyse Crop Profitability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlan for Next Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemplates will become available in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ea digital file\u003c\/span\u003e email.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrefer an electronic copy? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #007236;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.cog.ca\/products\/crop-planning-for-vegetable-growers-ebook?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=Crop+Planning+for+Vegetable+Growers\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" style=\"color: #007236;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuy the e-book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Organic Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":674659881,"sku":"CropPlann-Hardcopy","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/products\/Crop_planning_cove_compressed.jpeg?v=1397050191"},{"product_id":"gaining-ground-making-a-successful-transition-to-organic-farming","title":"Gaining Ground: Making a Successful Transition to Organic Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA project of the Canadian Organic Growers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Gaining Ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehandbook is an invaluable tool for all farmers interested in organic farming, whether conventional, transitional or organic. The book covers all bases – from soil-building and planting to certification and marketing, revealing an approach that is much more than simply farming without chemicals. Based on interviews with over 80 of Canada’s organic or transitional farmers across the country, this book provides valuable, practical advice, and connects you to a national network of organic farmers, the next best thing to having an organic farmer next door. Farmer wisdom is supplemented with a wealth of scientific information from around the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe key tools of organic farming, like a weed and pest management, crop rotations and green manures, composting and equipment are addressed. In addition, it discusses the difficult shift in thinking from an input-output approach to an integrated, whole-system approach based on ecological principles. 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Learn how to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrow them with organic methods, building soil fertility and rotating with other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrops to overcome pest, disease and weed challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highlight of COG’s handbooks are success stories from organic growers across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The strawberry growers profiled here share their experiences with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etarnished plant bugs, weeder geese, cover crops, marketing and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePlanning for Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSoil Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSoil Minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eGrowing Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePlanting Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eField Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eCultural Practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBeneficial and Damaging Organisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDisease Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/files\/GSO_Sample.pdf?137\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to read a sample of the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Thorough and full of great information... a welcome resource.” – Eric Sideman, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic Crop Specialist, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Organic Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":674659981,"sku":"GrowingSt-Hardcopy","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/products\/GSO_cover_compressed.jpeg?v=1397050195"},{"product_id":"guide-de-production-biologique-des-grandes-cultures-2e-edition","title":"Guide de production biologique des grandes cultures. 3e edition.","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCe guide est la traduction française du manuel\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrganic Field Crop Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epublié par Canadian Organic Growers. Cette 3\u003csup\u003ee\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eédition révisée reflète les informations les plus récentes sur la production biologique des grandes cultures au Canada, incluant le blé, l'épeautre, le maïs, les légumineuses, le chanvre, le lin, le soya et plus. Basé sur les résultats de la recherche scientifique et riche de l'expérience acquise sur des fermes réputées, ce guide va accompagner les productrices et producteurs dans le développement d'entreprises en gestion biologique profitables et résilientes. Cet ouvrage servira autant aux agricultrices et agriculteurs débutants ou installés qu'à celles et ceux qui se lancent dans une transition vers le biologique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe Tome 2 traite des bonnes pratiques de gestion et de protection du sol, en insistant sur le rôle de la matière organique et des organismes vivants du sol dans la fertilité. De nombreux exemples illustrent les avantages des cultures de couverture et des engrais verts ainsi que leur intégration dans les plans de rotation. 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However, they are susceptible to internal parasites and treatment with chemical wormers is the norm throughout the industry. Increasingly, parasitic nematodes are becoming resistant to chemical treatments and producers are seeking alternative approaches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeter Stockdale, a sheep farmer and retired veterinary parasitologist, maintains that resistance and resilience can be built up in a flock of sheep so that when parasites are inevitably present, there is no loss of productivity. Low levels of infection promote natural immunity rather than producing disease. His recommendations in Living with Worms based on nutrition, selection, and grazing management are good news for those interested in raising sheep organically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSheep Behaviour, Resistance and Susceptibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnderstanding the Life Cycle and the Effects of Worms on Sheep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Ecology of Worms on Pasture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiving with Worms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAssessing Infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood Shepherding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCase Studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePrefer an electronic copy?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.cog.ca\/products\/living-with-worms-in-organic-sheep-production-e-book?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #007236;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"color: #007236;\"\u003eBuy the e-book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Organic Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":674660025,"sku":"Livingwit-Hardcopy","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/products\/LWW_Cover_compressed.jpeg?v=1397050196"},{"product_id":"organic-livestock-handbook","title":"Organic Livestock Handbook, 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the COG Practical Skills Handbook series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAuthors Laura Telford and Anne Macey, have fully revised the 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e edition of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrganic Livestock Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to reflect the Canadian Organic Standards and the latest research on organic livestock production. You will find details on production practices as well as tips and techniques for transitioning to organic. This edition also contains profiles of Canada’s most successful organic livestock operations and interviews with real-world advice from experienced farmers. Whether you aspire to go organic or you’re already an organic farmer, you’ll want to have this comprehensive guide to organic livestock production at your side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTable of Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFarmer Interviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Authors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout This Handbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGeneral Principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManagement Tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLivestock Types\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Cattle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Canadian Organic Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":674660241,"sku":"OrganicLi-Hardcopy","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/products\/OLH_Cover_compressed.jpeg?v=1397050200"},{"product_id":"record-keeping-for-organic-growers","title":"Record Keeping for Organic Growers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the COG Practical Skills Handbook series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll farmers can benefit from an efficient and well-organized record-keeping system. This handbook takes you step by step through setting up a field-to-table audit trail, making your customers and inspector happy! More consumers want to know how their food is grown and processed, and more countries are adopting mandatory organic standards that require evidence that producers are following the standards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis book is a must-read even if you're not certified organic because record keeping for certification is also record keeping for successful farming!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur aim with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePractical Skills handbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is to reduce the barriers and anxiety associated with record keeping for organic certification. Whether you choose to certify or not, the record-keeping described here will help you transition more easily to organic production methods. Good record keeping also facilitates farm planning and evaluation —which in turn helps to improve your bottom line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat and why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFarm records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApplying to Certify - the Organic Plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGetting Ready for Inspection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGetting Better \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemplates will become available in your confirmation email.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrefer an electronic copy?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.cog.ca\/products\/copy-of-record-keeping-for-organic-growers-ebook?pr_prod_strat=use_description\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=21f2cc0bf\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=285953877\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=285953857\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #007236;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"color: #007236;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuy the e-book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Organic Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":674660249,"sku":"RecordKee-Hardcopy","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/products\/record_keeping_cove_compressed.jpeg?v=1397050201"},{"product_id":"terre-en-devenir-reeussir-votre-transition-vers-lagriculture-biologique","title":"Terre en devenir: réussir votre transition vers l'agriculture biologique","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA project of the Canadian Organic Growers. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGaining Ground: Making a Successful Transition to Organic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e handbook is an invaluable tool for all farmers interested in organic farming, whether conventional, transitional or organic. The book covers all bases – from soil-building and planting to certification and marketing, revealing an approach that is much more than simply farming without chemicals. Based on interviews with over 80 of Canada’s organic or transitional farmers across the country, this book provides valuable, practical advice and connects you to a national network of organic farmers, the next best thing to having an organic farmer next door. Farmer wisdom is supplemented with a wealth of scientific information from around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key tools of organic farming, like a weed and pest management, crop rotations and green manures, composting and equipment are addressed in \u003cstrong\u003eGaining Ground: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking a Successful Transition to Organic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it discusses the difficult shift in thinking from an input-output approach to an integrated, whole-system approach based on ecological principles. The handbook includes an extensive list of resources for further reading. The key tools of organic farming, like a weed and pest management, crop rotations and green manures, composting and equipment are addressed in \u003cstrong\u003eGaining Ground: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking a Successful Transition to Organic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it discusses the difficult shift in thinking from an input-output approach to an integrated, whole-system approach based on ecological principles. The handbook includes an extensive list of resources for further reading. The key tools of organic farming, like a weed and pest management, crop rotations and green manures, composting and equipment are addressed in Gaining\u003cstrong\u003e Ground: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking a Successful Transition to Organic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it discusses the difficult shift in thinking from an input-output approach to an integrated, whole-system approach based on ecological principles. The handbook includes an extensive list of resources for further reading. The key tools of organic farming, like a weed and pest management, crop rotations and green manures, composting and equipment are addressed in Gaining\u003cstrong\u003e Ground: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking a Successful Transition to Organic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, it discusses the difficult shift in thinking from an input-output approach to an integrated, whole-system approach based on ecological principles. 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Academics and extension workers will find these pages packed with the latest science (at the time of writing) and best management practices for organic field crop production. The handbook provides the theoretical foundation and practical production guidance for the cultivation of the key organic field crops grown in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handbook is divided into five sections. Section One covers the principles upon which organic management practices, along with an overview of the organic certification process. Section Two focuses on soil management. Section Three focuses on weed and pest management. Section Four is to help producers to understand how to design an effective organic field crop rotation. Section Five provides practical tips for growing organic field crops in North America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePrefer an electronic copy? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.cog.ca\/products\/organic-field-crop-handbook-3rd-edition-e-book?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #007236;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuy the e-book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*Note, all units reported in this handbook are in metric AND imperial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunding for this book is generously provided by:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/files\/HO_BANNER_all_blackPNG_large.png?v=1484161474\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/files\/MH_Logo_WEB_compact.jpg?v=1484161530\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/files\/POGI_Logo_Horizontal_medium.png?v=1484161576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/files\/Growing_Forward2_Canada_Manitoba_logo_pNG_medium.png?v=1484161624\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canadian Organic Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21721528965,"sku":"OrganicFi-Hardcopy","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/products\/OFCH_Cover_front_only.png?v=1484161374"},{"product_id":"the-organic-backyard","title":"The Organic Backyard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA guide to applying organic farming practices to your home or community garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrowing organic food enables you to eat and share the most authentic form of local food possible while actively contributing to the health of our ecosystems. 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