Apples: Organic Production Guide
This guide covers organic apple production, highlighting key differences from conventional methods, especially in pest…
Tipsheet: Manure in Organic Production Systems
Livestock manure enhances soil health and fertility when used with practices like crop rotation and cover cropping.…
Tipsheet: Organic Pest Management
Organic pest management focuses on prevention to avoid economic damage. This involves promoting healthy soil and…
Tipsheet: Assessing the Soil Resource for Beginning Organic Farmers
Farmers, especially organic ones, must assess soil through field and lab observations to guide management decisions.…
Tipsheet: Crop Rotation in Organic Farming Systems
Crop rotation is essential in organic farming to prevent soil diseases and pests while building healthy soils. Each…
Flea Beetle: Organic Control Options
This publication provides strategies for managing flea beetles, a significant pest for vegetable crops, using organic…
Guide for Organic Crop Producers
New and experienced farmers often struggle with organic certification. This guide simplifies the National Organic…
Tipsheet: Organic Approach to Animal Health
Organic producers can implement various strategies to promote and maintain livestock health. Learn the basics of proper…
Potting Mixes for Certified Organic Production
This publication guides organic growers in choosing the right potting mix for transplanting or containerized plant…
Manures for Organic Crop Production
Livestock manures are vital for sustainable and organic crop production. This guide highlights the challenges of using…