This factsheet explores the infrastructure adaptations that organic farmers must make when integrating crops and livestock, focusing on two key areas: livestock housing and watering systems, and fencing. It highlights practical solutions such as mobile housing structures, trailered water systems, secure perimeter fencing, portable electric net fencing, and more.

Join PhD students Melissa Brainbridge and Caleb Goossen in this informative webinar exploring how bovine fatty acids are influenced by pasture and fresh forages, impacting both milk quality and overall animal production.

This factsheet is designed to help organic and transitioning farmers navigate conversations with their local NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) office about the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI). It walks producers through what documents to gather beforehand and provides suggested questions to ask across four key areas: eligibility, available assistance, the application process, and post-award requirements.

Discover a 2012 University of Vermont study exploring the impact of biodiversity on livestock well-being and productivity in Northeast dairy systems, emphasizing the connection between healthy ecosystems and improved farm management practices.

This factsheet explains how agricultural producers can access financial and technical assistance through the USDA's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to support their transition to certified organic production. It outlines who is eligible to apply, what types of assistance are available — including conservation planning, implementation support, and increased payment rates for historically underserved farmers — and which land types qualify.

Join us for a workshop on April 19, 2012, in Essex, Vermont, featuring expert entomologists discussing fly control strategies for organic dairy farms, supported by UNH, UVM Extension, and USDA NIFA funding.

This factsheet highlights the USDA's Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which reimburses certified organic producers and handlers for up to 75% of their organic certification fees. It walks applicants through a five-step process for applying — from reviewing program materials and finding the correct application form, to submitting required documents through a local FSA office or a participating state agency.

Join this webinar to explore how raw milk quality affects pasteurized dairy products. Learn key parameters and farm practices that can enhance milk quality, ensuring better outcomes for both farmers and researchers in the dairy industry.

This factsheet highlights Technical Note 12 (TN-12), a guide developed collaboratively by the Organic Farming Research Foundation and NRCS that helps farmers, field agents, and technical service providers understand how organic farming practices align with NRCS resource concerns and conservation practice standards.

Join Sarah Flack and Heather Darby for a webinar covering the recent history and rapid growth of grass-fed milk markets in the U.S. They will discuss challenges faced on grass-fed dairy farms, industry standards, and present preliminary data from recent research projects.

This toolkit serves as a step-by-step guide for agricultural organizations and farms looking to host field days as a means of disseminating research and fostering connections between farmers, researchers, and industry professionals. It walks organizers through four key phases — setting objectives, establishing event details, conducting outreach, and implementing the event.

This resource offers valuable insights and tools for farmers and researchers to enhance agricultural practices, improve crop yields, and promote sustainable farming methods, ultimately contributing to food security and environmental stewardship.