This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers the U.S. organic poultry industry, focusing on broilers, layer hens, and turkeys. It includes 2021 production figures, leading states, and sales data, along with pricing dynamics and the key cost drivers — feed, processing capacity, and production factors — that distinguish organic from conventional poultry.

In this webinar, produced by the Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS), hear from the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), and two organic farmers about the Organic Systems Plan and free resources available to farmers who are exploring, transitioning to, or deepening their commitment to organic production.

The expansion of organic cranberry production in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon is limited by the availability and familiarity with pest control tools suitable for organic farming. This study examined organic methods for managing…

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers the U.S. organic dairy industry, including market size, retail pricing compared to conventional milk, and state-by-state production data. It also addresses marketing channels, management costs, herd size economics, and USDA organic standards governing feed, animal care, and processing practices.

Recordkeeping is one of the biggest hurdles in organic certification, and for some farmers, it’s a reason to avoid or even abandon the process. In this webinar, produced by the National Organic Coalition, you will hear directly from organic farmers about the recordkeeping tools and practices that have worked for them.

A reliable test was developed to identify and measure intermediate levels of resistance to late blight in tomato populations, including exceptional individuals within these genetically segregating groups. Following this, selections were mad…

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers U.S. organic pork production, including 2021 inventory and farm data by state, USDA certification requirements, and organic management standards. It also addresses higher production costs, marketing and distribution channels, processor certification rules, and a 2005 assessment exemption for certified organic pork producers.

Good recordkeeping is essential to organic certification—and it doesn’t have to be a burden. In this webinar, produced by the Organic Agronomy Training Service, Sam Oschwald Tilton of OATS explores how to make your paperwork work for you. Hear from organic farmer Matthew Fitzgerald, who built an app to make paperwork easier, and inspector Mallory Krieger.

Gourmet garlic is growing in popularity, but is difficult to grow because its size and yield are very susceptible to weed growth. In this study it was found that solarization, though effective against weeds, decreased the size of garlic bul…

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) outlines USDA certified organic beef production, including federal standards, animal welfare requirements, and permitted management practices. It addresses market size, pricing premiums, and sales channels, along with certification requirements, farm planning obligations, and key resources for further guidance.

What’s the difference between organic and conventional grain marketing? How does a cooperative market grain? How do I conduct sales? Join The Land Connection for a webinar on cooperative organic grain marketing. If you are new to organic grain production or are currently transitioning your grain production to organic, this webinar will highlight key elements to make your organic grain marketing a success.

Lack of available quality and quantity of organic seed is recognized as a weak link in organic systems and has resulted in ongoing exemptions to the National Organic Program seed regulations. While organic seed production is a developing in…