Canada thistle is one of the most persistent and challenging weeds in organic systems. This webinar, produced by Albert Lea Seed, brings together three experienced practitioners who will share their insights and field-tested approaches to managing this invasive species without synthetic herbicides.

Harriet Behar has worked in organic systems for over thirty years and is an expert on the regulations, processes, and requirements for getting organically certified. Join host Dr. Erin Silva as Harriet discusses this crucial process in part one of this four part series on transitioning to organic farming.

In recent years, the demand for cover crop seed has grown alongside the rise in organic and sustainable farming. This increased demand, combined with higher distribution costs, has led to price hikes and seed shortages, particularly for org…

The A-BIRDS project investigated the impacts of natural areas on wild bird abundance and diversity and the benefits and risks associated with wild birds in organic produce farms. The research showed that structurally diverse landscapes and livestock-crop integration enhanced wild bird diversity. As well, the project determined that birds consume over 100 species of insect pests, that some birds carry the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter, and that increasing natural habitat areas can reduce the risk of crop contamination with this pathogen.

Developed by the USDA National Organic Program, this free toolkit gives retailers ready-to-use in-store and digital graphics — shelf tags, aisle banners, freezer stickers, and social media banners — to help consumers understand and trust the USDA organic label. The toolkit also includes retailer guidance on proper seal usage and organic integrity.

Get recommendations from Rodale Institute's Organic Consultants for growing organic blueberries in the Pacific Northwest. This agronomic guide covers everything from variety selection to pruning, harvesting, and marketing organic blueberries.

In this webinar, produced by Albert Lea Seed, farmer Scott Myers from Woodlyn Acres Farm (Dalton, OH) discusses how to interseed winter small grains into organic soybeans for weed suppression. He offers guidance on topics including field preparation, planting, weed control, and harvest, outlining his own successes and failures and sharing tips to help others succeed.

For those transitioning to organic farming, it can be difficult to know how to meet the federal organic standards without access to the same toolkit they used while practicing conventional farming. Join moderator Chris Boomsma in this last installment of a four part series on transitioning to organic farming, where we discuss tips and trends to organically manage soil health, fertility, and biology.

Many women prefer women-only learning environments. In response, the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Small Farms program, with support from OFRF, held four field days for women organic and transitioning farmers. Organic farming is g…

The Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) develops new vegetable cultivars for organic farming through farmer participation. Established in 2009, the project has resulted in the release of dozens of new cultivars and advanced breeding lines, enhancing organic production systems in the northern US.

The UC SAREP cover crop database, first released in 1999, provides detailed information on over 40 cover crop species commonly grown in California. The database helps growers understand each species' unique characteristics, including planting requirements, management details, nutrient contributions, and pest interactions, enabling informed decisions about cover crop integration.

Get expert recommendations for growing organic elderberries in the Pacific Northwest from Rodale Institute’s Organic Consultants. This agronomic guide covers everything from basic physiology to pests and diseases and orchard maintenance for organic elderberries.