Managing soil fertility doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. In this workshop from the 38th Annual California Small Farm Conference, we demonstrate a suite of free, easy-to-use online tools that any farmer can use to improve nutrient use efficiency, reduce costs, minimize nutrient loss to the environment, and support soil health management practices.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers the U.S. organic poultry industry, focusing on broilers, layer hens, and turkeys. It includes 2021 production figures, leading states, and sales data, along with pricing dynamics and the key cost drivers — feed, processing capacity, and production factors — that distinguish organic from conventional poultry.

Join Robyn Wilson and Doug Doohan from Ohio State University and Doug Bessette from Michigan State University for an engaging webinar about ecological weed management (EWM) strategies. They will discuss an online decision support tool developed by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center that can help organic and sustainable farmers develop tailored weed management plans.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers the U.S. organic dairy industry, including market size, retail pricing compared to conventional milk, and state-by-state production data. It also addresses marketing channels, management costs, herd size economics, and USDA organic standards governing feed, animal care, and processing practices.

Join Matt Kleinhenz, Extension Specialist from Ohio State University, for a webinar discussion about biostimulants. Learn about biostimulant regulation, categories, handling, and use. Attendees share their questions and experiences and discuss possible tools to help understand and assess the effectiveness and value of these products.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers U.S. organic pork production, including 2021 inventory and farm data by state, USDA certification requirements, and organic management standards. It also addresses higher production costs, marketing and distribution channels, processor certification rules, and a 2005 assessment exemption for certified organic pork producers.

Join Gigi DiGiacomo from the University of Minnesota and Eric Richer from Ohio State University for a discussion about the financial performance on organic farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) outlines USDA certified organic beef production, including federal standards, animal welfare requirements, and permitted management practices. It addresses market size, pricing premiums, and sales channels, along with certification requirements, farm planning obligations, and key resources for further guidance.

Join Dr. Ryan Haden from Ohio State University for a discussion about his long-term organic oat variety trials, recent trials on oats for forage use, as well as recent trials on interseeding cover crops into corn.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers U.S. organic lamb production under USDA standards, including certification requirements, animal welfare rules, and prohibited inputs. It addresses 2021 production and sales data, processing and marketing channels, and competitive dynamics with international producers from New Zealand and Australia.

Join a panel of Ohio produce professionals for a discussion about the organic seed selection process. Learn about what factors organic producers must consider when selecting varieties, as well as where/how to source organic seed. The primary focus will be on organic vegetable varieties that perform well in Ohio.

Explore the full National Farmer Buyer’s Landscape Toolkit, produced by the Rodale Institute and the Organic Trade Association, to access tools that support national organic market development, supply chain resilience, and long-term farm viability.