Read about Bob Quinn's Farmer Led Trial project, which provided technical support to his team in their quest to develop hardy, high yielding, and nutritious white winter wheat.

This project investigates 20 promising ancient and heritage grain varieties to measure performance for farm scale organic growing conditions and will increase available seed of these 20 unique varieties to a minimum of 20 pounds each in 202…

Organic vegetable growers in Alaska face significant production challenges, given the state’s extremely short growing season. This study evaluated cover cropping as a viable management practice for Alaskan vegetable growers, assessing the performance of several cool- and warm-season cover crop mixes on weed suppression and soil health in subsequent brassica crop growing seasons.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about harvest and storage considerations for organic field crops. The course will feature harvesting methods and post-harvest storage tactics for crops including corn, soybeans, small grains, pulses, forage crops, and more.

This Rodale Institute guide covers regenerative organic production of heritage maíz (Indigenous corn) across the Pacific Northwest. It addresses site selection, soil, variety, planting, irrigation, pest/disease/weed management, harvesting, seed sovereignty, and marketing, plus a Port Townsend tortilleria case study and appendices on enterprise budgets and cooperative infrastructure.

Learn about the foundations of seed cleaning in this practical, 90-minute webinar. Whether you’re processing small batches for on-farm use or scaling up for commercial production, understanding seed cleaning is essential for seed quality and efficiency. This session will introduce the key principles of cleaning both wet- and dry-processed seeds, including threshing, winnowing, screening and fermenting, drying, and storage.

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agricultural and Natural Resource Economist Jeff Schahczenski talks with Aria McLauchlan and Harley Cross about how to measure the impact that soil health practices can have in mitigating the impacts of weather and climate disruption.

Learn about the Farmer Led Trial conducted by Rhianna Simes, of Verdant Phoenix Farm. Rhianna investigated the impact of occultation tarping on soil health--read the final report here.

Wireworms, the larval stage of click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae), are generalist subterranean herbivores that cause significant damage in a variety of crops. Managing wireworms has been a challenge due to their long-life cycle, subterr…

Fertilizers, which provide essential nutrients to crops throughout the growing season, are an important component of many agricultural systems. In addition to their impacts on crop productivity/growth, fertilizers can also influence a crop’s pest tolerance. This study, conducted by researchers at Washington State University, evaluated the effects of organic and synthetic fertilizer inputs on insect pest populations in two quinoa varieties.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about the organic transition for field crops. The course will cover: requirements during the 36-month transition period; strategies for managing production during the transition; and economic considerations during this period.

This OSU Extension article explains how food hubs help small farmers access markets, storage, and equipment. It defines food hubs, then profiles Oregon's Central Coast Food Web through a Gibson Farms case study, describing benefits like local market access, marketing/photo equipment, cold storage, and value-added product development support, plus tips for approaching a hub.