Watch this webinar on basic microbiology in poultry production, focusing on foodborne pathogens and intervention methods. Enhance your understanding of food safety and effective practices for pre-harvest, processing, and post-harvest stages.

This factsheet, produced by Pacific Northwest Extension, presents a break-even analysis for small-scale pastured organic poultry production, using data from five years of trials comparing costs and returns. It outlines assumptions about inputs and provides practical considerations for producers evaluating the economic viability of selling pastured organic poultry.

The focus of this webinar is managing perennial weeds in organic cropping systems. Learn about effective strategies like crop rotations, tillage, and biocontrol to combat field bindweed and Canada thistle for better yields and sustainable practices.

This factsheet, produced by Pacific Northwest Extension, provides an overview of how to build and manage fertile soils using organic methods. It explains fundamental soil health concepts such as nutrient availability, pH, and soil testing, and outlines a range of organic fertility sources – including cover crops, composts, and other natural inputs.

Join eOrganic's webinar with Brigid Meints from Oregon State University to explore the latest research on organic naked barley, its benefits, and the impact of various protocols on malt and beer quality for farmers and researchers.

The factsheet, produced by Washington State University Extension, provides practical, science-based guidance on identifying and managing common insect pests and diseases affecting home orchard and berry plantings. It outlines organic monitoring techniques, cultural controls, biological options, and approved organic sprays to help growers minimize damage while maintaining ecological balance.

This video describes ongoing interdisciplinary research that explores how the use of domestic sheep—rather than traditional farming equipment—to manage fallow land and terminate cover crops may enable farmers who grow organic crops to save money, reduce tillage, manage weeds and pests, and reduce the risk of soil erosion.

The factsheet, produced by Washington State University Extension, outlines projected costs associated with starting a hops operation and producing hops in the Pacific Northwest region. It provides detailed estimates of establishment expenses (such as land preparation, planting, trellising, and irrigation infrastructure) as well as annual production costs, including labor and inputs, for commercial hop yards.

This webinar explores effective pedagogical principles for Extension agents and agricultural educators, aimed at enhancing outreach and educational programs for organic and sustainable farmers, leveraging research-based information for informed management decisions.

The guidebook explores how integrating livestock grazing into cover-cropped organic vegetable systems can support soil health and enhance nutrient cycling, while also examining the potential food-safety risks associated with grazing before planting fresh produce. It summarizes a multi-state research project that evaluates soil physical, chemical, and biological outcomes of grazed versus ungrazed cover crops, and discusses practical implementation in organic systems.

Join Jordan Bunting, from the Oregon State University Food Innovation Center, for a discussion on naked barley. Learn about the various challenges associated with food barley production, the characteristics considered when evaluating food barley quality, and the main takeaways of an ongoing OSU research project.

This guidebook, produced by the University of California, Davis, provides information on how to produce organic alfalfa hay. It provides guidance on topics including cultivar selection, land preparation, managing crop nutrients/fertility, as well as strategies for managing insect pests, weeds, and diseases.