Organic Management of Flea Beetles
The factsheet, produced by Washington State University Extension, provides an overview of the biology and damage caused…
Crop Productivity Boosters: Native Mycorrhizal Fungi from an Old-Growth Grassland Benefits Tomato and Pepper Varieties in Organically Farmed Soils
Project OverviewSoil health and nutrient management are key aspects of organically-managed farming systems, as is…
Organic Commercial Spray Schedule for Field Production of Peppers
The factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, presents a timeline of the most…
Field Production of Organic Chile
This factsheet, published by New Mexico State University Extension, presents an introduction to organic chile pepper…
Evaluating the Soil Block Method and Growing Media in Organic Vegetable Transplant Production
Project OverviewVegetable transplants are commonly utilized within U.S. vegetable production systems to ensure higher…
Weed Control, Soil Health, and Yield Tradeoffs in Organic Plasticulture Vegetable Production
Project OverviewIn-row plastic mulch film is a popular tool in many organic and conventional vegetable production…
Ensuring Best Practices for Microbial Biostimulants and Biofertilizers Among Transitional Organic Vegetable Growers
Project OverviewMany commercial microbe-containing biostimulant and biofertilizer products claim to increase the…
OFRF Farmer-Led Trials: Shade Cloth for Pepper Seed Production
Lindsay Klaunig is the owner/operator of Trouvaille farm, located in the hills of Southeastern Ohio. With 20 years…
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…