Investment, love of farming, and labor are the key components that you need to take them in your consideration prior to transitioning to organic production. Success in organic farming lies in organic management practices on one’s farm along with other factors including:
1. Familiarizing oneself with the land, terrain, and topography. Ideally speaking, the land should sit on an area where substances, chemical fertilizers, and synthetic pesticides are prohibited.
2. Using preventative measures to reduce pollutions in the community.
3. Staying away from the land where the use of chemicals is noticeable.
We can assume that most land has been contaminated with pesticides over the decades. Finding chemical-free land thus tends to be unfeasible. Instead, farmers should opt to:
1. Discontinue the use of pesticides and allow a transition of time, normally 12-18 months.
2. Start from one field at a time with various crops that are easier to produce organically.
3. Stay with the organic system. Don’t switch from one to the other.
4. Implement preventative measures to prevent your land from chemicals. Establish a buffer zone to prevent contamination.
5. Preserve biodiversity by growing crops like soy and palms.
