How to become an organic farmer

1. How to become an organic farmer France

2. The European Union Regulation

3. Crop Production • Seeds and plants must be certified by EU organic food label • No GMO • The fertility and the activity of the ground must be maintained or increased by crop rotation, green manure, recycling, or composting • Only fertilizers which are not coming from cattle industry are allowed

4. Livestock • Animals must have been born in the farm or come from an otherorganicfarm • Enclosedbreeding is forbidden • The choice of species must be adapted to the local environment • Force feeding is forbidden • Young animals must be fed with maternal or naturalmilk • Animals must have access to the air, the light and the living space to move freely • No GMO food

5. France Regulation

6. Crop Production • Substances of chemicalsynthesis are forbidden • Vegetables and fruits must be mature to be picked up • Biologicalcontrols with a large spectrum of activity and an uncontrollable extension are forbidden • The composting of fertilizers is compulsory before use

7. Livestock Farm • The time of transport of the cattle is limited at 6 hours • Dehorning is forbidden • Must be far from high-risk areas of contamination and bigroads • Renewablesenergy are favored