Integrating Poultry: Soil Health and Crop Yield Improvements in Organic Vegetable Systems
Project OverviewIntegrating livestock into organic production systems can provide several benefits, including (1)…
Validating the Vegetable Variety Navigator Decision-Support Tool Using Recent On-farm Variety Trial Data
Project OverviewLocal crop variety trial data is an important tool for producers to understand how specific crop…
Webinar: Biological Control of Cole Crop Pests on the California Central Coast
Join Diego Nieto from UCSC in this informative webinar, focusing on how predators and parasitoids can effectively…
Managing Cruciferous and Solanaceous Flea Beetles in Organic Farming Systems
This resource provides insights into the biology and management of flea beetles affecting cruciferous and solanaceous…
Webinar: Design and Management of Organic Strawberry/Vegetable Rotations
Explore this four-year study on crop rotation with strawberries, featuring broccoli and lettuce. Discover insights on…
Organic Pesticide Efficacy Tables: Brassicas, Lettuce, & Leafy Greens
Pesticides should be the final step in an organic pest management plan. When selecting an insecticide or fungicide it…
Host Specificity and Characterization of Downy Mildew Pathogens on the CA Central Coast Brassica Crops
The Central Coast of California is key region for Brassica crops like broccoli, cauliflower, arugula, and kale. Downy…
Integrated Disease Management Strategy to Enhance Microgreen Production in Regenerative Organic Systems
This study explores biological disease control methods, including RootShield+ and UV-C, to optimize microgreen yield…
Cole Crops and Other Brassicas: Organic Production
Cole crops and brassicas thrive across the U.S., offering organic farmers diverse options with strong nutritional…
Seeding a Culture of Innovation in Organics: Farmer-Led Breeding of Peppers, Broccoli and Cucumber
This project supports three breeding projects in cooperation with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario’s…
