Join Giuseppe Colla, Associate Professor and Vegetable Physiologist at Tuscia University (Viterbo, Italy) for a webinar on biofungicides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers. Topics will include a discussion on the type of products available, an overview of recent studies evaluating product efficacy, and strategies for effective application.

This factsheet, produced by Ohio State University Extension, provides an overview of organic farming standards and the certification process for U.S. producers. It covers what "organic" means, whether certification is required, financial impacts including price premiums and transition costs, and step-by-step guidance on obtaining certification — including creating an organic systems plan, selecting a certifier, and completing inspections.

Discover the ins and outs of vegetable crop scouting, the routine monitoring of pest pressure in a crop. A scouting routine can help you identify problems in your field before they get out of control!

This pamphlet, produced by Ohio State University, is a visual identification guide to beneficial insects and organisms that provide natural pest control in agricultural crops and gardens. It covers lady beetles, ground beetles, predatory true bugs, parasitoid wasps and flies, lacewings, hover flies, and spiders — with photos, size indicators, and key identifying characteristics for each.

This webinar explores habitat augmentation techniques that enhance wild bee conservation and pollination services on organic farms. Learn about native plant selection, nest preparation, and the importance of understanding wild bee communities.

This publication, produced by Ohio State University, explains anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a three-step soil treatment method effective against a broad range of soilborne pathogens. It details the process of amending soil with a carbon source, saturating with water, and tarping with plastic sheeting, and provides guidance on carbon source selection, timing, soil temperatures, and tarping duration.

Farmers and researchers can enhance their organic tomato seed production skills by joining TOMI's virtual training with experts. Learn about tomato biology, climate needs, disease management, and seed harvesting. Don't miss this valuable resource!

This publication, produced by Ohio State University, clarifies common terminology around pesticides in organic and conventional agriculture. It covers types of pesticides — synthetic, naturally occurring, biopesticides, and reduced-risk options — along with EPA registration requirements, organic certification standards, and how to assess pesticide risk. The publication aims to help growers, gardeners, and consumers better understand pesticide use and safety.

Join this webinar to explore biological control strategies in vegetable production, including biopesticides, companion planting, and selecting insecticides that support beneficial organisms.

This publication, produced by Ohio State University, provides organic growers with guidance on using biopesticides for plant disease management. It distinguishes between microbial and biochemical biopesticides, discusses proper timing and application, and offers reference tables of OMRI-certified microbial and biochemical products with efficacy ratings drawn from independent field tests conducted between 2000 and 2009.

Join this webinar to learn effective biological control of spider mites in tomatoes using predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis. Discover release strategies, conservation techniques, and rearing methods for sustainable pest management.

The Organic Weed Manager is an interactive web tool designed by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center to help organic farmers improve weed management and assist conventional farmers with transitioning. Users assess their current weed management practices, identify their priorities, and compare strategies to find approaches best suited to their goals.