Development of a Holistic Management Plan for the Apple Flea Weevil
Organic apple growers in Michigan are experiencing serious losses from the apple flea weevil (AFW). Heavy AFW…
Organic Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit: Tools and Training in Participatory Breeding Projects for Researchers and Organic Farmers
Organic farmers require crop varieties that are specifically adapted to the unique challenges of organic systems.…
Reducing Risk Associated with Organic Snap Bean Production in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, organic snap bean production for processing currently meets less than one-third of current demand.…
Integrating Bats into Organic Pest Management
Organic farming involves establishing a production system that is in harmony with other natural cycles. One…
Hops Show Potential as Complement to Orchard Systems: Adapting Organic Apple Practices for Great Lakes Region Organic Hops Production
The high value of organic hops, which can reach up to $10,000 per acre in gross revenue, makes them an attractive crop…
Midwest Breeding Project Aims for Cold-Tolerant Sweet Corn
In the upper Midwest, fresh market sweet corn is an important part of many diversified organic vegetable…
Bilingual farmer training and mentorship program
Entrepreneurial Agriculture (MCEA) at Marshalltown Community College (MCC) in Marshalltown, Iowa. MCEA recourses…
Optimizing Mulch and Fertilizer Use in Organic Blueberries
Summary Investigator: Eric Hanson, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Project location: southwestern…
Minnesota Reports Provide Real-World Data on Organic Farm Performance
Summary Project title: Organic Farm Performance in Minnesota Report Coordinator: Meg Moynihan, Minnesota Dept. of…
Off-Season Blackberry and Raspberry Production to Expand Markets and Sustain Farm Profitability
This project was developed to investigate the production issues for a new crop, organic primocane blackberries, and…