This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers the U.S. organic poultry industry, focusing on broilers, layer hens, and turkeys. It includes 2021 production figures, leading states, and sales data, along with pricing dynamics and the key cost drivers — feed, processing capacity, and production factors — that distinguish organic from conventional poultry.

The Vegetable Variety Navigator (VVN) is a database of public variety trial results that can inform growers about vegetable variety performance in their region. The VVN utilizes data from 280+ public variety trial sources worldwide to generate site-specific yield and quality predictions for several varieties of broccoli, cucumber, and sweet pepper. This study evaluated the VVN’s predictive performance when compared to on-farm trials.

The National Organic Program Organic Integrity Learning Center supports the professional development and continuing education of professionals working to protect organic integrity by providing free online training. Explore The Learning Center and all it has to offer in terms of free training and outreach materials for organic farmers/operators and organic handlers.

Tom Frantzen has been in organic agriculture for thirty years with his wife Irene in Iowa. Join host Dr. Erin Silva for part three of this four part series on transitioning to organic farming, where Tom discusses his introduction and transition to organic farming, lessons he’s learned, the values and disciplines he treasures, and the changes he’s seen in organic farming over the decades.

In this webinar, produced by the Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS), hear from the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), and two organic farmers about the Organic Systems Plan and free resources available to farmers who are exploring, transitioning to, or deepening their commitment to organic production.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers the U.S. organic dairy industry, including market size, retail pricing compared to conventional milk, and state-by-state production data. It also addresses marketing channels, management costs, herd size economics, and USDA organic standards governing feed, animal care, and processing practices.

A diverse and virulent complex of pathogens threaten organic tomato production. The Tomato Organic Management and Improvement Project (TOMI): Part II builds on previous research which found that soil and root microbiomes play a substantial role in mediating crop disease resistance. This research investigates: 1) the potential for microbial biocontrol agents to promote disease suppression, 2) how plants and microbes interact, and 3) the development of varieties with stable disease resistance.

Harriet Behar has worked in organic systems for over thirty years and is an expert on the regulations, processes, and requirements for getting organically certified. Join host Dr. Erin Silva as Harriet discusses this crucial process in part one of this four part series on transitioning to organic farming.

You’ve worked hard to produce good products, but who will buy them? Attend this Marketing Opportunities webinar, put together by the Kansas Rural Center, to learn about the ‘From the Land of Kansas’ branding program, and learn from two successful farmers who found opportunities to serve their communities and fill market niches at the same time.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers U.S. organic pork production, including 2021 inventory and farm data by state, USDA certification requirements, and organic management standards. It also addresses higher production costs, marketing and distribution channels, processor certification rules, and a 2005 assessment exemption for certified organic pork producers.

Explore biological control of weeds using compost extracts to enhance soil health, minimize crop losses, and promote diverse microorganisms, benefiting both farmers and researchers in sustainable agriculture practices.

For those transitioning to organic farming, it can be difficult to know how to meet the federal organic standards without access to the same toolkit they used while practicing conventional farming. Join moderator Chris Boomsma in this last installment of a four part series on transitioning to organic farming, where we discuss tips and trends to organically manage soil health, fertility, and biology.