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Cherries: Organic Production

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, offers comprehensive guidance on establishing and managing organic cherry crops. Learn more about climatic considerations for site…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Cherries: Organic Production

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, offers comprehensive guidance on establishing and managing organic cherry crops. Learn more about climatic considerations for site selection, cultivar characteristics for tart and sweet cherries, as well as strategies for managing insect pests and diseases.

Source: ATTRA
Keywords: Crop Nutrient Management, Disease Management, Insect/Pest Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Cherry

Breaking Bad Habits: Integrating Crop Diversity into High Tunnel Production Systems

Explore innovative high tunnel production strategies for diverse crops beyond tomatoes, including strawberries and melons. Join this presentation to learn about research…

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Breaking Bad Habits: Integrating Crop Diversity into High Tunnel Production Systems

Explore innovative high tunnel production strategies for diverse crops beyond tomatoes, including strawberries and melons. Join this presentation to learn about research findings and cover cropping techniques to enhance local food production and crop rotation.

Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Season Extension, Crop Nutrient Management

Plums, Apricots, and Their Crosses: Organic and Low-Spray Production

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, provides growers with practical, orchard-focused information on establishing and managing plum and related stone fruit crops using…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Plums, Apricots, and Their Crosses: Organic and Low-Spray Production

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, provides growers with practical, orchard-focused information on establishing and managing plum and related stone fruit crops using organic and reduced-chemical methods. It covers cultivar selection, fertility and weed control, as well as detailed strategies for managing key pests and diseases.

Source: ATTRA
Keywords: Crop Nutrient Management, Disease Management, Insect/Pest Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Apricot, Plum

Organic 101

Join this 90-minute webinar to explore the USDA Organic program and certification process. Gain valuable insights to enhance your farming practices and…

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Organic 101

Join this 90-minute webinar to explore the USDA Organic program and certification process. Gain valuable insights to enhance your farming practices and research on organic standards and benefits for your agricultural ventures.

Source: Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS)
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic

Garlic: Organic Production

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, offers comprehensive, practical guidance on growing garlic organically, including site selection, soil fertility, planting techniques, irrigation, and…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Garlic: Organic Production

This guidebook, produced by ATTRA, offers comprehensive, practical guidance on growing garlic organically, including site selection, soil fertility, planting techniques, irrigation, and harvesting/curing to maximize quality and yield. It also covers integrated pest management for weeds, insects, and diseases, and highlights value‑added marketing options like garlic scapes and greens to support diversified farm enterprises.

Source: ATTRA
Keywords: Crop Nutrient Management, Disease Management, Insect/Pest Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Allium, Garlic

Webinar: Food Safety in Organic Poultry

Watch this webinar on basic microbiology in poultry production, focusing on foodborne pathogens and intervention methods. Enhance your understanding of food safety…

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Webinar: Food Safety in Organic Poultry

Watch this webinar on basic microbiology in poultry production, focusing on foodborne pathogens and intervention methods. Enhance your understanding of food safety and effective practices for pre-harvest, processing, and post-harvest stages.

Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Livestock Well-Being, Post-Harvest Quality and Safety
Crop/Livestock Type: Chicken, Turkey

Organic Strawberry Production

This factsheet, produced by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA), provides in-depth guidance on growing June-bearing strawberries organically, focusing on soil preparation,…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Organic Strawberry Production

This factsheet, produced by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA), provides in-depth guidance on growing June-bearing strawberries organically, focusing on soil preparation, site selection, and the perennial matted row system. It explains the importance of building biologically active soil, crop rotation, and cultural practices for weed, insect, and disease management, plus considerations for frost protection and labor needs in organic systems.

Source: Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners
Keywords: Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Strawberry

Webinar Series: Organic Farming Systems Research at the University of Nebraska

In this six-part webinar series, produced by the University of Nebraska, learn from agricultural experts and researchers about organic farming in the…

Webinar/Video

Webinar Series: Organic Farming Systems Research at the University of Nebraska

In this six-part webinar series, produced by the University of Nebraska, learn from agricultural experts and researchers about organic farming in the Plains region. Topics include nutrient management, winter wheat breeding/production, incorporating biodiversity into production systems, and developing partnerships.

Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Cropping Systems

Organic Production and IPM Guide for Blueberries

This guidebook, published by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides comprehensive guidance on organic blueberry production. It covers site and soil preparation, cultivar…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Organic Production and IPM Guide for Blueberries

This guidebook, published by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides comprehensive guidance on organic blueberry production. It covers site and soil preparation, cultivar selection, organic fertility and irrigation strategies, and integrated pest and disease management practices tailored to organic systems, combining preventative cultural tactics with organically approved materials for sustainable blueberry crops.

Source: Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Keywords: Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Disease Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Blueberry

Video: Using Sheep to Terminate Cover Crops in Organic Farming

This video describes ongoing interdisciplinary research that explores how the use of domestic sheep—rather than traditional farming equipment—to manage fallow land and…

Webinar/Video

Video: Using Sheep to Terminate Cover Crops in Organic Farming

This video describes ongoing interdisciplinary research that explores how the use of domestic sheep—rather than traditional farming equipment—to manage fallow land and terminate cover crops may enable farmers who grow organic crops to save money, reduce tillage, manage weeds and pests, and reduce the risk of soil erosion.

Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Soil Health, Weed Management, Cropping Systems
Crop/Livestock Type: Sheep

Organic Production and IPM Guide for Raspberries & Blackberries

This guidebook, produced by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides guidance on organic blackberry and raspberry production. Topics include site and soil preparation,…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Organic Production and IPM Guide for Raspberries & Blackberries

This guidebook, produced by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides guidance on organic blackberry and raspberry production. Topics include site and soil preparation, cover cropping, cultivar selection, nutrient management, and establishing an organic integrated pest management (IPM) system.

Source: Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Keywords: Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Disease Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Blackberry, Raspberry

Webinar: Working with Local Organic Grains

Join this webinar featuring expert bakers discussing the benefits of using locally grown organic grains in commercial products. Learn about sourcing, quality,…

Webinar/Video

Webinar: Working with Local Organic Grains

Join this webinar featuring expert bakers discussing the benefits of using locally grown organic grains in commercial products. Learn about sourcing, quality, pricing, and customer feedback from industry leaders.

Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Business and Marketing

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