Evaluating Benefits of Winter Annual Cover Crop Systems for Organic Sweet Potato in North Carolina
North Carolina is the second largest producer of organic sweet potatoes in the U.S., with a rapid 42% increase in…
A New Approach for Successful Organic Peach Production in the Southeast
The production of organic peaches is extremely difficult under the humid conditions of the Southeast due to high…
Flowering Plants in Organic Strawberry Fields to Enhance Natural Enemies and Pollinators and Improve Pest Control and Fruit Quality
Methods to conserve and augment beneficial insects in modern horticultural production systems are needed given…
Participatory Screening of Broccoli Varieties for Organic Systems in Western North Carolina - Phase II
There is high demand for organic broccoli in the Southeast, as shown in a 2013 market survey by Carolina Farm…
Participatory Screening of Broccoli Varieties for Organic Systems in Western North Carolina
This grant was awarded in partnership with the Clif Bar Family Foundation, and will allow organic farmers in…
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.…
Organic Cover Crop Seed Production as a Sustainable Enterprise for the Southeast
Cereal and legume cover crops are integral to organic production systems and the NOP standards indicate that…
Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network Farmer-to-Farmer Program Organic Outreach
Alabama’s organic and sustainable farming community is growing. While only four farms in the state are certified…
Fish Extracts for Integrated Disease, Insect, and Fertility Management in Organic Blueberries in the Southeastern U.S.
The purpose of this project is to develop a system for disease, insect, and nutrient management in organic…
Measuring Small-scale Farm Success: A Florida Study
The market expansion for organically grown crops, while mostly a positive trend for farmers, can threaten market…