The 2016 National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) is a national report informed by surveys from certified organic and transitioning-organic farmers and ranchers across North America. Read about organic production systems, production and non-production challenges, technical assistance needs, and concerns related to organic agriculture.

This 13-video series, produced by Marbleseed, is a one-of-a-kind course packed with instructions, tips, and tools for setting up and managing a farm’s financial system. It includes real-life examples from successful farmers and sample data to show how forms and records should look.

The 2007 National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) is a national report informed by surveys from certified organic and transitioning-organic farmers and ranchers across North America. Read about organic production systems, production and non-production challenges, technical assistance needs, and concerns related to organic agriculture.

This video series, produced by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, provides a step-by-step overview of organic production requirements and the process of organic certification. Made by farmers, for farmers, this series is broken down into “bite-sized” videos that highlight the benefits of organic certification, demystify perceived barriers, and outline how farmers can overcome real-life challenges.

This guidebook reviews scientific literature on organic agriculture in the United States and examines how organic farming systems contribute to environmental quality, human health, and economic growth. It discusses the economic benefits of the organic sector and proposes policy recommendations to expand organic agriculture.

Transitioning to organic presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. This webinar, produced by Marbleseed, will guide producers through critical considerations for a successful transition process. Learn about selecting seed and fertilizers, purchasing equipment, organic pest management, recordkeeping, and more.

The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters. This guidebook is designed to help organic producers and others better manage risk through increased understanding and utilization of the NAP program.

Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Dairy Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic dairy market. Attendees will gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.

This guidebook provides farmers with research-based information and resources to help identify and implement effective soil health-based risk reduction practices.

Join Rodale Institute for a conservation with Lindsey Mann, owner of Stellar Roots Herb Farm in Tiger, Georgia, as she shares her journey of becoming an organic herb farmer. With years of experience in landscape design and organic farming, Lindsey will discuss the challenges and processes involved in starting an organic herb farm and how to navigate the organic certification process.

This guidebook explains how soil microorganisms—such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and microalgae—form a complex soil food web that supports plant health and agricultural productivity. It describes how these organisms drive essential processes like nutrient cycling and disease suppression, and highlights organic management practices that build soil organic matter and foster diverse microbial communities for resilient, productive soils.

Join Rodale Institute’s Regenerative Health program for a dynamic conversation with leaders from Gaia Herbs and Dr. Bronner’s as we explore how regenerative organic agriculture is transforming the way we grow, source, and relate to the products we put in and on our bodies.