This guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, profiles over 20 climate-beneficial agricultural practices that sequester carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ranging from silvopasture and forest farming to cover cropping, no-till, compost addition, and precision nutrient management.

Join Tim Baalman, president of the Central Plains Organic Farmers Association, and Steve Boyda, an organic grain farmer in Kansas, for a discussion about their experiences in the association. Learn about the advantages of this member-owned marketing group, and how others can join.

This guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, addresses strategies for regenerating and sustaining hayfield productivity without relying on synthetic fertilizers. It covers adding plant diversity through legume interseeding, hayfield renovation and replanting, restoring abandoned fields, and integrating grazed cover crops into hayfield rotations.

Join Harriet Behar from the Organic Farmers Association (OFA) for a discussion on organic crop inspections and audit processes. Behar addresses concerns from transitioning farmers, including which records are essential, how to track inputs/outputs to meet audit expectations, and best practices for preparing for an inspection.

This guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, helps small-scale diversified farm operators evaluate and manage poultry enterprises for profitability and sustainability. It covers enterprise options including broilers, layers, pastured poultry, and specialty species; start-up and operating costs; multiple revenue streams; key profitability metrics; market opportunities; risk management strategies; and financing options.

Join Dan Moe for an engaging webinar discussion on producing organic mushrooms. Learn about what equipment is needed to start an organic mushroom operation, tips for sourcing inoculated mushrooms, post-harvest best practices, and organic regulations.

This case study documents how North Dakota farmers Marlyn and Patrick Richter addressed soil health challenges on their forage-based dairy and beef operation by planting a multispecies cover crop cocktail following early silage harvest. It details the cover crop's grazing benefits, weed suppression, soil moisture impacts, and economic outcomes.

Join Luke Peterson, an experienced organic and regenerative farmer, as he shares insights into the power of diverse crop rotations for soil health, resilience, and profitability. Luke and his wife operate Luke Peterson Farms (Dawson, MN), where they cultivate a variety of grains and cover crops in a long-term rotation that includes alfalfa, buckwheat, corn, hay, Kernza, pasture, sunflowers, and wheat.

This visual reference tool, produced by ATTRA NCAT, organizes cover crop species in a periodic table format, providing eight key data points for each plant including function, root type, plant structure, crude protein, life cycle, biomass per pound of seed, and carbon-to-nitrogen ratio. Organized by seasonality, plant type, and water demand, it helps producers quickly identify the most suitable cover crops.

Join Doug Voss, from the Soil Health Academy, for a discussion about the foundational principles of soil health, particularly the importance of minimizing disruption to soils. Learn about how practices such as no-till can promote soil health and biological function.

This factsheet, produced by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), provides a concise overview of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations, designed to help producers effectively support farmers navigating organic certification and the 36-month transition period. Topics covered include the certification roadmap, recordkeeping essentials, crop and land standards, and requirements for livestock/pasture.

Join Charlie Johnson from Johnson Farms (Madison, SD) for a discussion about how he and his team manage 2,400 acres of organic farmland. Hear about Johnson Farms’ six-year crop rotation system, and learn about the importance of green manure, composted poultry manure, and wind-rolled cattle manure.