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agriculture. Commercially grown crops that meet the high standards for organic production will give the consumer confi dence in the methods used, have a less intrusive environmental impact (i.e. less pollution of the water and soil), and will produce higher quality prod- ucts with better taste, aroma, and potency. Although the cost for commercial organic farming is higher upfront, over time, as the soil is built up year after year, the overall cost becomes less when compared with conven- tional agriculture. EM•1 ® Microbial Inoculant Probiotic - No-Till - Hydro “EM•1 ® is the only bottled product we use as the foundation of our regenerative program” Creek Tompkins, 3 time Emerald Cup winner. Soul Evolution Enterprises • • • • • • • • Simply put, with organic horticulture the soil can be used time and time again, while conventional agricul- ture can lead to a dead soil that requires relocation or even more fertilization. Organic products are important to consumers and businesses as well, as they make up one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy, grossing over $50 billion in 2018 between produce and organic commodities. On average, farms utilizing organic methods and growing organic produce are 35% more profi table than traditional farms utilizing conventional fertilizers. The combination of consum- er confi dence in organic products and sustainable, environmentally benefi cial agriculture is a message that resonates with customers and gives them more reasons to purchase your product, or in this case, cannabis. Organic Certifi cations While there are no offi cial certifi cations for cannabis growers, there are organizations and certifi cations to help them identify which products meet the rigid stan- dards to be considered truly “organic”. The standards for organic crop production are set by the National Organic Program (NOP). Over 35 years Great for hydro or soil Increase BRIX OMRI Listed CDFA Approved Clean Green Certified Non-GMO Made In The USA Ask for it at your local grow store. www.teraganix.com 18 • Professional Marijuana Grower May/June 2019