This report, produced by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), provides an overview of cover crop selection, how to develop a cover crop mix, how to enhance the benefits of cover cropping, and other tips and resources for organic farmers.

This 13-video series, produced by Marbleseed, is a one-of-a-kind course packed with instructions, tips, and tools for setting up and managing a farm’s financial system. It includes real-life examples from successful farmers and sample data to show how forms and records should look.

This guidebook outlines the importance of plant breeding in organic production systems, detailing how farmers can select crop varieties with traits for growth, weed competitiveness, efficient nutrient use, and resilience. It also discusses strategies for sourcing regionally adapted seed and conducting on-farm variety trials.

This video series, produced by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, provides a step-by-step overview of organic production requirements and the process of organic certification. Made by farmers, for farmers, this series is broken down into “bite-sized” videos that highlight the benefits of organic certification, demystify perceived barriers, and outline how farmers can overcome real-life challenges.

This guidebook examines research on water management and water quality in organic farming systems. It explains how soil health practices affect water infiltration, retention, and irrigation efficiency. The guide also reviews research on managing irrigation, reducing nutrient and sediment runoff, and protecting water quality.

Transitioning to organic presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. This webinar, produced by Marbleseed, will guide producers through critical considerations for a successful transition process. Learn about selecting seed and fertilizers, purchasing equipment, organic pest management, recordkeeping, and more.

This guidebook explains how organic farmers can manage soil nutrients in ways that support crop productivity, soil health, and the environment. It reviews research on nutrient cycling in organic systems and discusses strategies for fertility management, including soil testing and applying organic amendments to maintain long-term soil fertility while minimizing nutrient losses to the environment.

Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Dairy Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic dairy market. Attendees will gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.

This guidebook explains the role of tillage in organic farming and explores strategies for reducing soil disturbance while still managing weeds and preparing fields for crops. It reviews research on conservation tillage practices—such as rotational no-till, strip tillage, and the use of high-biomass cover crops.

Join Rodale Institute for a conservation with Lindsey Mann, owner of Stellar Roots Herb Farm in Tiger, Georgia, as she shares her journey of becoming an organic herb farmer. With years of experience in landscape design and organic farming, Lindsey will discuss the challenges and processes involved in starting an organic herb farm and how to navigate the organic certification process.

This guidebook explains the role of soil biology in supporting soil health and productive organic farming systems. It introduces the soil food web—including organisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, and earthworms—and describes how their interactions drive processes like nutrient cycling, soil structure formation, and disease suppression.

Join Rodale Institute’s Regenerative Health program for a dynamic conversation with leaders from Gaia Herbs and Dr. Bronner’s as we explore how regenerative organic agriculture is transforming the way we grow, source, and relate to the products we put in and on our bodies.