-Soil health- Tips on transitioning to organic cropping systems

Many farmers who want to transition to organic production must change their practices or adopt new farming strategies in common management areas, regardless of what they produce. These include building and maintaining soil health, responsibly incorporating tillage, managing pests and not using synthetic chemical products. It is known that organic production is more management intensive because it integrates multiple aspects of a production system. For example, crop rotation and cover cropping improve soil health and help manage weeds, insect pests and diseases. Many organic cropping practices can be integrated into your system to reduce problems and risks before the transition. Some organic