Webinar: Ecological Weed Management
Join Matthew Ryan, an agroecologist and professor at Cornell University, for a presentation on ecological weed management in organic grain cropping systems. This presentation was initially recorded at the 2023 Organic Grain Resources and Information Network (OGRAIN) Winter Conference.
Producing Alfalfa Hay Organically
This guidebook, produced by the University of California, Davis, provides information on how to produce organic alfalfa hay. It provides guidance on topics including cultivar selection, land preparation, managing crop nutrients/fertility, as well as strategies for managing insect pests, weeds, and diseases.
Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Organic Alfalfa Hay
This guidebook, produced by the University of California Cooperative Extension, presents detailed sample budgets and production practices for organic alfalfa hay production systems in California. It outlines typical costs for labor, equipment, and materials, and provides a practical framework for estimating returns and making informed production and budgeting decisions within organic systems.
Organic Apple Spray Schedule
This factsheet, produced by the University of Massachusetts Fruit Advisor, provides practical guidance on managing an organic apple orchard, outlining NOP-compliant cultural practices and providing sample spray schedules to help growers manage weeds, insect pests, and diseases.
Organic Production of Pawpaw
This factsheet, published by Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension, explains how to grow and market the native North American pawpaw fruit under USDA organic standards, covering its basic biology, suitable cultivars, and fruiting characteristics. It also outlines organic certification requirements and practical orchard practices—like site selection, weed and nutrient management, and pest considerations.
Organic Garlic Production
This guidebook, published by Michigan State University Extension, provides an overview of organic garlic production. It covers topics including soil preparation, planting, fertility, irrigation, weed and pest management, and harvesting techniques.
Cherries: Organic Production
This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, offers comprehensive guidance on establishing and managing organic cherry crops. Learn more about climatic considerations for site selection, cultivar characteristics for tart and sweet cherries, as well as strategies for managing insect pests and diseases.
Plums, Apricots, and Their Crosses: Organic and Low-Spray Production
This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, provides growers with practical, orchard-focused information on establishing and managing plum and related stone fruit crops using organic and reduced-chemical methods. It covers cultivar selection, fertility and weed control, as well as detailed strategies for managing key pests and diseases.