This factsheet provides an overview of field bindweed biology and practical strategies for managing this persistent perennial weed in organic farming systems. It describes the plant’s growth habits, extensive root system, and long-lived seed bank, and outlines organic management approaches to gradually exhaust root reserves and reduce infestations over time.

Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your diversified vegetable farm or want to improve the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic vegetable markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own transition.

This factsheet outlines the benefits and practical examples of integrating crop rotations with livestock systems on organic farms, highlighting how this approach improves soil health, reduces inputs, and enhances farm resilience. It also includes farmer stories and illustrations to demonstrate effective integrated crop and animal rotations developed by organic farmers.

Join Rodale Institute for a webinar about Tuxedo Corn Farms’ certified-organic dry bean cleaning and processing facility in Olathe, CO. This webinar will examine market opportunities for organic dry beans, production challenges, reduced/no-till adaptations, and strategies for growers entering this niche.

This factsheet outlines the key benefits of Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems (ICLS) for organic farmers, drawing on interviews with four experienced producers across the U.S. The benefits covered include increased farm productivity, reduced input costs, improved soil health, natural pest control, higher nutrient density in crops and livestock products, better animal health, and a decreased need for mechanical cultivation.

Join Arianna Bozzolo, Research Director at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center, for a webinar in which she discusses the findings from a multi-year study on the use of diverse cover crop species for weed suppression in organic strawberry and artichoke production systems.

This factsheet addresses the food safety challenges specific to organic farms that integrate crops and livestock, focusing on the risks of manure contamination and compliance with the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and National Organic Program (NOP) regulations. It offers practical guidance on managing these risks through field and rotation design, developing a Food Safety Plan, and more.

Join Rodale Institute for a conversation between farmers and scientists in celebration of soil. This panel discussion discusses the current threats to topsoil, highlights findings from ongoing soil research conducted by Pocono Organics and the Rodale Institute, and presents an engaging conversation about the promise of regenerative agriculture to restore degraded soils.

This factsheet explores the infrastructure adaptations that organic farmers must make when integrating crops and livestock, focusing on two key areas: livestock housing and watering systems, and fencing. It highlights practical solutions such as mobile housing structures, trailered water systems, secure perimeter fencing, portable electric net fencing, and more.

Join Romans Caetani, Research Associate at the Rodale Institute, for a webinar on how to establish a holistic weed management plan for your organic production system.

This factsheet is designed to help organic and transitioning farmers navigate conversations with their local NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) office about the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI). It walks producers through what documents to gather beforehand and provides suggested questions to ask across four key areas: eligibility, available assistance, the application process, and post-award requirements.

This webinar, presented by the Organic SWD Management Project, features a panel of researchers discussing organic pest management strategies against the invasive Spotted-wing Drosophila. They explore the use of classical biocontrol agents, review recent research findings, and outline how these methods can be integrated into sustainable pest management programs.