{"id":4323,"date":"2018-03-14T15:07:38","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T20:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/?p=4323"},"modified":"2022-07-12T08:51:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T13:51:24","slug":"making-the-switch-to-organic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/grower-resources\/hints-and-tips\/making-the-switch-to-organic\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the Switch to Organic"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Keys to a Successful Transition<\/h2>\n<p>With the ever-increasing consumer demand and expanding market for organic products, many growers are contemplating a switch to organic production. <strong>This presentation covers some of the most important elements to consider for a successful transition, including fertilizers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Made with components <strong>listed by OMRI<\/strong>, the OM product series is ideal for growers who want to break into this dynamic and rapidly growing sector of the industry.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #eeefe7\">_<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #eeefe7\">_<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/organic-mixes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4336\" title=\"Switch to Organic: OM Series\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/tuile_berger_OMgrowingmedia-300x265.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/tuile_berger_OMgrowingmedia-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/tuile_berger_OMgrowingmedia.png 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berger.ca\/en\/organic-mixes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the right organic mix to suit your needs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keys to a Successful Transition With the ever-increasing consumer demand and expanding market for organic products, many growers are contemplating a switch to organic production. 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