This webinar, produced by the University of Missouri, is part of a multi-part video series tailored to Extension providers. In this session, receive an overview of the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). Learn about the initiatives, goals, and priorities of the TOPP program, and how to assist organic producers navigating the program.

This guide, published by ATTRA NCAT, covers the biology, habitat needs, and crop pollination value of native bees. It provides practical guidance for farmers on assessing and enhancing on-farm pollinator habitat, minimizing pesticide impacts, creating artificial nest sites, and identifying common native bee species, emphasizing that supporting diverse native pollinators is both an ecological and economic asset for agricultural operations.

Tune in for a presentation by Dr. Angela Jackson from the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) during a Dakota’s Best Seed field day about practices and protocols necessary to maintain organic integrity in seed grain production, processing, and handling.

This guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, examines the nutritional role of forages in pastured poultry production for both meat and egg quality. It covers vitamins, minerals, protein, energy, and fiber contributions from pasture plants and insects, discusses factors affecting forage palatability and consumption, and offers practical guidance on utilizing existing pastures, establishing poultry-friendly swards, and protecting pasture from overuse.

This webinar discusses several key considerations for transitioning organic producers regarding various risks that require careful management to improve long-term success. Gaining a better understanding of how to prepare for, mitigate, and navigate the risks of transitioning to organic production systems may improve financial outcomes and bolster your organic farm plan.

This tipsheet, produced by ATTRA NCAT, outlines essential biosecurity practices for pastured poultry producers. Learn about raising healthy chicks from certified sources, maintaining sanitation in brooders and on pasture, managing wildlife and feed access, controlling visitor foot traffic, and responding promptly when birds show signs of illness, emphasizing that prevention is always more cost-effective than treating a diseased flock.

Join Brad Heins, Professor of Dairy Management at the University of Minnesota, for a discussion on organic dairy production. Learn about the organic certification process and strategies for improving herd health and sustainability.

This tipsheet, produced by ATTRA NCAT, covers composting practices for organic crop production, including USDA National Organic Program regulations for approved feedstocks, time and temperature requirements, and vermicomposting guidelines. It outlines common on-farm composting systems, application rate calculations, critical management factors, and potential contamination concerns.

Join Joe Ailts, an independent consultant/agronomist, for a discussion on using the Haney test, a comprehensive soil health analysis that evaluates both chemical and biological fertility, to shape in-season grower decisions.

This identification sheet, produced by ATTRA NCAT, covers key insect pests affecting peach production, including peach tree borers, peach twig borer, Oriental fruit moth, plum curculio, and spotted wing drosophila. For each pest, it describes identifying characteristics, damage symptoms, and low-spray or organic management options.

This webinar focuses on achieving profitability during the transition to organic farming, featuring insights and practical advice from Blake Burggraff, a recently transitioned organic farmer. Transitioning to organic can present financial challenges, so this session covers essential financial practices and strategies that can help mitigate risks and ensure a successful transition.

This identification sheet, produced by ATTRA NCAT, covers key insect pests of pear production, including pear psylla, true bugs, mites, and codling moth. For each pest, it describes identifying features, damage symptoms, and low-spray or organic management options such as dormant oils, kaolin clay, pheromone mating disruption, and biological controls.