Production and acreage of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) boomed in the US after its legalization in 2018, and many producers are interested in growing this crop for its uses in industries such as human and animal food, construction, and textiles. However, many knowledge gaps and barriers still exist in regards to production, processing, and supply chains. This study conducted a national survey and focus groups to identify resource needs and barriers in the US hemp market.

This factsheet summarizes best practices, buyer perspectives, and market resources for producers engaging organic vegetable buyers.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about the National Organic Program (NOP). The course will cover: the history of the organic movement in the United States, the National Organic Program structure, top reasons why farmers choose to go organic, and the top 7 regulations that every advisor should know.

Three farmers share their efforts and journey marketing a diverse grain rotation, from direct-to-consumer sales to wholesale buyers and beyond, offering practical perspectives on diversifying organic grain marketing channels and strategies.

In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, northern Montana organic farmer Doug Crabtree and NCAT Agriculture and Natural Resource Economist Jeff Schahczenski talk about one of their favorite topics — crop insurance.

Organic growers consider weeds their number one problem in crop production. Organic growers whether they grow vegetables, grains, herbs, berries, or native plants are constantly on the lookout for finding new technology that reduce severity…

Organic agricultural systems, which rely upon a greater understanding and management of complex, natural biological and biogeochemical processes, may not be accurately evaluated within existing GHG emission tools, which were developed to monitor emissions from conventional systems. This study presents a review and synthesis of recent efforts to improve two well-established GHG decision support tools (COMET-Farm and the Cool Farm Tool) to better represent organic management scenarios.

This article explains how bills of lading and shipping contracts assign liability, and how to proactively prevent disputes.

Farm Pulse is self-guided online course from UW-Madison Extension that helps farmers explore financial statements and strategic management, teaching them how to evaluate their finances and take the pulse of their business and goals.

This webinar is geared toward any organic-curious or transitioning producer/grower/farmer – veg, berry, other crops (hay, grain), flowers, maple, livestock, dairy - as well as processors, handlers, technical service providers, and others interested in understanding the value and process of organic certification.

In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, Martin Guerena, a sustainable agriculture specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, speaks with Sean Feder of California Certified Organic Farmers. Their conversation covers the certification process, the organic transition period, producers’ organic system plan, the cost of certification for small growers, climate change and other looming issues, as well as the future of organics.

Organic farmers require crop varieties that are specifically adapted to the unique challenges of organic systems. These varieties should be able to access organic sources of fertility more effectively, compete with weeds, and resist pests.…