Farmers and researchers can enhance their organic tomato seed production skills by joining TOMI's virtual training with experts. Learn about tomato biology, climate needs, disease management, and seed harvesting. Don't miss this valuable resource!

This guide, produced by North Carolina State Extension, provides a comprehensive overview of winter and summer cover crop options available to North Carolina organic farmers, detailing the agronomic benefits, management considerations, and termination strategies. The guide also addresses key considerations such as nitrogen contributions, weed and pest management, organic certification compliance, and available cost-share programs.

Join Dr. Oscar Liburd from the University of Florida as he discusses biological control strategies for managing whitefly populations in squash using the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii. Valuable insights for farmers and researchers alike!

This publication, produced by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, provides organic farmers with a comprehensive guide to developing an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that complies with USDA National Organic Program standards, covering cultural practices such as crop rotation, planting date manipulation, trap cropping, habitat management for beneficial insects, as well as allowable organic insecticides.

Join eOrganic's webinar on conserving predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis for spider mite control. Learn about optimal predator release and rearing techniques. Funded by NIFA OREI, this project supports biocontrol in southeastern vegetable farming.

This publication, produced by North Carolina State Extension, presents findings from a multi-year, multi-location field study evaluating the use of leguminous cover crops as organic nitrogen sources for cannabinoid hemp production in North Carolina, comparing their performance across two bedding systems (plasticulture and bare ground) relative to a conventional nitrogen fertilizer control.

Join this webinar featuring Dr. Rajagopalbabu Srinivasan discussing biocontrol applications of the mite Amblyseius swirskii for managing thrips and whitefly-transmitted viruses in tomato and cucurbit production.

This North Carolina State Extension webpage on organic certification provides an overview of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards. Access linked resources to read more about the definitions of organic food, the certification process, recordkeeping requirements, cost-share financing opportunities, accredited certifying agents, and exemption rules for smaller producers.

Join Dr. Xin Zhao's insightful webinar to explore valuable research funded by NIFA OREI for farmers and researchers in organic farming.

This article, produced by North Carolina State Extension, summarizes research conducted from 2014 to 2016 by NC State University and the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI) investigating alternatives to mechanical cultivation for weed control in organic cotton production in North Carolina, with a focus on roller-crimped cereal rye and crimson clover cover crop mulches as a no-till weed management strategy.

Join this webinar on biological control in organic vegetable production, exploring the compatibility of OMRI-listed insecticides with predatory species. Gain practical insights for integrating these methods.

This North Carolina State Extension webpage outlines organic farm business planning, emphasizing the importance of developing a thorough business plan and enterprise budget before launching an organic farming operation. Access resource links to additional business planning guides, professional counseling services, vegetable and fruit crop budgets, grant opportunities, and loan programs.