This factsheet, published by Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension, explains how to grow and market the native North American pawpaw fruit under USDA organic standards, covering its basic biology, suitable cultivars, and fruiting characteristics. It also outlines organic certification requirements and practical orchard practices—like site selection, weed and nutrient management, and pest considerations.

This guidebook, published by Michigan State University Extension, provides an overview of organic garlic production. It covers topics including soil preparation, planting, fertility, irrigation, weed and pest management, and harvesting techniques.

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, offers comprehensive guidance on establishing and managing organic cherry crops. Learn more about climatic considerations for site selection, cultivar characteristics for tart and sweet cherries, as well as strategies for managing insect pests and diseases.

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, provides growers with practical, orchard-focused information on establishing and managing plum and related stone fruit crops using organic and reduced-chemical methods. It covers cultivar selection, fertility and weed control, as well as detailed strategies for managing key pests and diseases.

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, offers comprehensive, practical guidance on growing garlic organically, including site selection, soil fertility, planting techniques, irrigation, and harvesting/curing to maximize quality and yield. It also covers integrated pest management for weeds, insects, and diseases, and highlights value‑added marketing options like garlic scapes and greens to support diversified farm enterprises.

This factsheet, produced by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA), provides in-depth guidance on growing June-bearing strawberries organically, focusing on soil preparation, site selection, and the perennial matted row system. It explains the importance of building biologically active soil, crop rotation, and cultural practices for weed, insect, and disease management, plus considerations for frost protection and labor needs in organic systems.

This guidebook, published by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides comprehensive guidance on organic blueberry production. It covers site and soil preparation, cultivar selection, organic fertility and irrigation strategies, and integrated pest and disease management practices tailored to organic systems, combining preventative cultural tactics with organically approved materials for sustainable blueberry crops.

This guidebook, produced by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides guidance on organic blackberry and raspberry production. Topics include site and soil preparation, cover cropping, cultivar selection, nutrient management, and establishing an organic integrated pest management (IPM) system.

This article, published by researcher Yuzhi Li at the University of Minnesota, outlines current research being done on incorporating camelina meal – a high-protein by-product of camelina oil production – as a partial alternative to corn and soybean meal in diets for organically raised pigs.

This article, published by the University of Minnesota, outlines current research being done to establish winter camelina as an organic oilseed and cover crop that can protect soil, suppress weeds, and be double-cropped with soybeans. It discusses challenges and opportunities for integrating camelina into organic rotations – including its potential use in organic pig feed.

This article, published by Michigan State University Extension, offers practical guidance for small-scale, organic carrot producers. It outlines cultivar selection, soil preparation, seeding techniques, fertility management, weed control, harvest techniques, and strategies for long-term storage.

This guidebook, produced by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides guidance on organic carrot production. It outlines organic carrot varieties, field selection, planting methods, crop nutrient management, weed and disease management, harvesting techniques, and post-harvest storage.