This market assessment documents economic activity in Oregon in the organic agriculture and organic food product sectors, including all packing, handling, processing, and distribution activities necessary for organic food to reach final consumers. The analysis also estimates economic activity supported by the organic economic sectors.

Join the University of Idaho for a discussion about the importance of pest monitoring and identification in an IPM scheme. Learn about tactics, tools, and resources that can help you be successful in your monitoring and identification efforts.

In 1994, a 'Golden Delicious' apple orchard was planted in Washington State to study different apple production methods: organic, integrated (low-input), and conventional. Brothers Andy and Eric Dolph divided a four-acre site into blocks an…

This guidebook introduces producer marketing cooperatives as a vehicle for small-scale farmers to collectively improve market access, pricing, and business stability. It covers cooperative functions, member responsibilities, alternatives to cooperatives, and includes a marketing planning supplement addressing ideal client profiles, messaging frameworks, and website essentials to help cooperatives achieve revenue growth.

Join the University of Idaho for a webinar about how to incorporate physical and mechanical cultivation practices to minimize pest infestations on your farm.

Organic apple production in Washington State has steadily increased since 1991. Acreage surged in 1980 due to the Alar crisis, but most farms reverted to conventional methods after one season due to challenges in controlling codling moth (C…

From USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service, this resource page compiles guides and programs supporting farmer cooperatives. It links to publications covering cooperative basics, member roles, startup processes, feasibility studies, and federal statutes. It also highlights USDA programs available to cooperative businesses and their members.

Biological control, or using living organisms to help manage pest problems, can provide farmers with some extremely powerful, sustainable, and cost-effective pest management tools. In this webinar, produced by the University of Idaho, we will discuss biological control options and how to maximize the efficacy of beneficial organisms.

Weeds represent a significant threat to crop production. They cause losses in both yield and quality, along with incurring substantial costs for control measures. The presence of weeds heavily influences the decisions made by producers, nec…

This SARE publication provides guidance to farmers considering expanding their operations and branching out into wholesale markets. Topics include business planning, working with wholesale buyers, and areas of production that range from increasing yield and produce quality, to harvest and postharvest handling, food safety and more.

Join the University of Idaho for an engaging, two-part webinar covering direct farm marketing strategies and business structure decisions. Delve into the ins and outs of direct marketing strategies and how choosing the right markets for your farm can increase profitability and improve your quality of life. Then, learn about common farm and ranch business structures, including how to choose the best one for your operation.

From the University of Wisconsin, this factsheet introduces cooperative food enterprises as vehicles for supporting small-scale producers and expanding local food access. It describes three cooperative types — producer, consumer, and multi-stakeholder — with Wisconsin case study examples, outlines basic startup steps, and points to cooperative development resources through UW Extension and regional organizations.