Mesotunnels can be effective, organic-compliant methods of excluding insect pests. This study assessed the effectiveness of several pest and weed management practices (mesotunnels, furrow cover cropping, and landscape fabric) in reducing insect pest populations, disease incidence, fruit yield, and fruit quality in organic acorn squash.

Developed by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) with USDA support, this guide outlines USDA organic regulations for dairy producers. It covers land transition requirements, livestock origin, feed standards, healthcare practices, living conditions, pasture access, recordkeeping, and labeling — providing a practical compliance reference for farmers pursuing or maintaining organic dairy certification.

The FoodSearcher Tool, developed by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) and MarketMaker, is the newest installment in a national database that connects farmers with retailers, grocery stores, processors, caterers, chefs, and consumers. Whether you are a producer looking to reach new markets or a buyer wanting to connect with local or specialty suppliers, this tool is a must-have resource.

Livestock is a powerful tool for building soil health and boosting profitability. In this Organic Advisor Call Series episode, Sam Oschwald Tilton of OATS talks with Clint Epley and Knute Severson—two farmers who've made it work—about the real-world logistics of integrating grazing into organic grain rotations, from fencing, water, and crop rotation to pasture management and marketing.

Join Dr. Hoyoung Kwon, Environmental Analyst at the Argonne National Laboratory, for a discussion about how life cycle analyses (LCAs) can be used to identify major agricultural greenhouse gas contributors and to develop ways of reducing the agriculture sector’s contribution to the climate crisis.

This project evaluates, for a second year, a novel approach for integrated pest management (IPM) of western flower thrips (WFT) in a commercial greenhouse of organically-grown spring bedding plants, combining predatory mites, granular insec…

Hairy vetch is commonly used as a cover crop in regions with colder climates. However, the performance of hairy vetch as a cover crop (both with regards to growth and N-fixation) varies widely, making it difficult for farmers to accurately predict vetch N contributions. This study assessed how interactions between soil fertility, vetch genotype, and symbionts impacted the N acquisition capabilities of hairy vetch in organic systems.

This free, open-access textbook by Valerie Dantoin of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College covers soil science fundamentals for organic producers — including physical properties, soil chemistry, organic matter, nutrient cycling, soil testing, fertilizers, compost, living soil biology, livestock integration, erosion prevention, cover cropping, and tillage — with real farm case studies and a chapter on urban soils.

CCOF's free Producer Media Toolkit helps organic and small-scale farmers connect with local media. The toolkit provides guidance on selecting and capturing compelling photos, preparing for media interviews, crafting key messages, and building lasting reporter relationships — so your farm's story gets told the way you want it told.

Farmers Angela Jackson of Prairiesun Organic Farm and Jared Lukens-Black of Budding Moon Farm join the Organic Farmers Association (OFA) to share their firsthand experiences on how pesticide drift has affected their farming operations. They discuss how to identify signs of pesticide drift, what steps to take to respond to drift, and valuable lessons learned along the way.

Explore this informative podcast series, now in its third season, brought to you by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS).

Organic farming focuses on systems, where ecological elements are interconnected to create a successful farm. One promising area in organic farming that yields multiple benefits is the use of cover crops. This project will further investiga…