The National Organic Program Organic Integrity Learning Center supports the professional development and continuing education of professionals working to protect organic integrity by providing free online training. Explore The Learning Center and all it has to offer in terms of free training and outreach materials for organic farmers/operators and organic handlers.

This publication, produced by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC), introduces foundational business and economic principles for aspiring agribusiness owners. It covers identifying and validating business ideas, choosing the right niche, conducting market research, and assessing key resources — land, labor, capital, and technology — to reduce risk and build a sustainable, profitable agricultural operation.

A strong online presence helps farms of all sizes reach customers, strengthen relationships, and grow sales. This workshop walks farmers through four key steps to effective digital marketing: creating a simple, functional website; building an email list; managing social media efficiently; and exploring low-cost paid ads.

Several recent developments have resulted in the need for a new examination of flaming as a nonchemical method of weed control. First, there has been an increase in the number of soybean producers growing organic soybeans for the edible soy…

This guidebook, produced by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, outlines the locations and contact information of buyers and certified handlers who participated in the SE TOPP Organic Buyer & Handler Survey. The survey helps connect Southeast organic and transitioning farmers with real market opportunities by highlighting where organic buyers are located and what they are sourcing.

Growing great food is only half the battle to achieve farming success. You also have to be an effective marketer. This webinar, presented by Susan Smalley, is designed to help small to mid-scale farmers who market directly develop a useful and cost-effective marketing plan.

This guidebook, produced by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), covers key Farm Bill programs across six USDA agencies. Topics include farm loans, conservation cost-share programs, organic certification, crop insurance, food safety auditing, value-added processing grants, and on-farm research — aimed at both beginning and experienced sustainable farmers.

Planning to grow only what you plan to sell eliminates wasted time and effort, and tracking income and expenses will show you your profit centers. In this workshop, Richard Wiswall will provide a step-by-step guide to achieve a healthy bottom line, assessing markets and developing a production plan, a roadmap of how to grow what you plan to sell.

Read the 2025 State of Organic Produce Report, published by the Organic Produce Network, to gain insights into 2025 organic retail performance, top-performing organic produce categories, sales and volume growth by commodity, regional growth patterns, and year-by-year trends.

This webinar, hosted by Rodale Institute Organic Advisor Dean Dickel, will discuss differences in soil health, crop yields, soil structure, and other elements in both conventional and organic agriculture. The economics will focus on cost of production, yields, and market pricing.

The Organic Trade Association’s 2026 Organic Market Report reveals another year of strong momentum for the organic sector. The report is packed with insights and analysis, including comprehensive sales data across nine major product categories; top-performing categories; market trends; global trade dynamics; and outlook on sales growth and market share across product and retail channels.

Join the Rodale Institute for an in-depth walkthrough of “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”, a new resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. During this webinar, we’ll explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities in the Southeast, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity, and foster stronger connections between producers, processors, and buyers.