This article and short video are for farmers curious about transitioning to organic agriculture, covering the purpose and process of organic transition, certification requirements, and available resources to support the transition journey and decision.

In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture and Natural Resource Economist Jeff Schahczenski discusses the climate benefits of certified organic production systems with Dr. Amber Sciligo, Director of Science Programs at The Organic Center.

Very little sweet corn grown commercially today is open-pollinated. Farmers who want to save their own seed have few, if any, good choices of varieties to grow. Additionally, today’s hybrids have been developed for conditions that differ fr…

Production and acreage of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) boomed in the US after its legalization in 2018, and many producers are interested in growing this crop for its uses in industries such as human and animal food, construction, and textiles. However, many knowledge gaps and barriers still exist in regards to production, processing, and supply chains. This study conducted a national survey and focus groups to identify resource needs and barriers in the US hemp market.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about the National Organic Program (NOP). The course will cover: the history of the organic movement in the United States, the National Organic Program structure, top reasons why farmers choose to go organic, and the top 7 regulations that every advisor should know.

A 2026 update to the Alaska Rhodiola Market Opportunities report, finding the sector moving from feasibility questions toward coordination, infrastructure, and risk management, with expanded in-state processing but continued production constraints.

Farm Commons' Rachel Armstrong joins the Organic Farmers Association to discuss how a buyer's bankruptcy can devastate a farmer's business, sharing proactive tools farmers can use to avoid clawback notices and disputes.

In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, northern Montana organic farmer Doug Crabtree and NCAT Agriculture and Natural Resource Economist Jeff Schahczenski talk about one of their favorite topics — crop insurance.

The research project aims to assess how seedborne microbes can control pathogenic Fusarium in organic flint corn and explore the impact of seed disinfection treatments on microbial efficacy and Fusarium disease. Fusarium is common in corn,…

Comparing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions between cropping systems can be an effective way of identifying GHG hotspots and developing targeted reduction strategies. This study, conducted in Bozeman, MT, evaluated how cropping system (organic vs. conventional) and cropping sequence impacted agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in a winter wheat-based crop rotation.

Farm Pulse is self-guided online course from UW-Madison Extension that helps farmers explore financial statements and strategic management, teaching them how to evaluate their finances and take the pulse of their business and goals.

The original 2024 Alaska Rhodiola Market Opportunities report examining feasibility, grower experiences, and early market development for this emerging specialty crop.