Join Dr. Lilburd and Dr. Lopez to explore biological control in vegetable crops, focusing on predators, parasitoids, and companion plants, plus the impact of organic pesticides on predatory mites and their reintroduction timing.

This North Carolina State Extension article explains the importance of soil pH management for North Carolina organic producers, covering the science of soil acidity, cation exchange capacity, and nutrient availability, and detailing how to interpret NCDA soil test results and calculate appropriate lime application rates based on current pH, target pH, crop type, and soil classification.

Discover how improving soil health through practices like crop rotations and cover cropping can enhance yield stability and mitigate risks in organic farming. Join this recorded webinar from February 6, 2019, for valuable insights.

This publication, produced by the North Carolina State University Center for Environmental Farming Systems, provides a comprehensive guide to managing weeds without synthetic herbicides, covering prevention strategies such as crop rotation, cover cropping, soil solarization, and proper sanitation. It addresses cultivation practices, mulching techniques, approved organic herbicides, and emerging research.

Join this webinar to discover three essential tools for organic growers: the Merlin Bird ID app, Habitat Network, and Cool Farm Tool. Learn to identify and manage wildlife, with a 30-minute Q&A session included!

This publication, produced by North Carolina State Extension, outlines integrated pest management strategies for organic field corn production, emphasizing that effective insect control must rely on cultural practices rather than synthetic insecticides, with key tactics including crop rotation, soil management, tillage, rapid seedling establishment, appropriate hybrid selection, and strategic planting dates.

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.

This University of Georgia publication provides a detailed overview of organic tomato production in high tunnels, covering essential horticultural practices such as structure design, site selection, ventilation, planting, pruning, trellising, and irrigation management. It emphasizes strategies to optimize yield and plant health within the unique environmental conditions of high tunnel systems in the southeastern United States.

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.

This University of Georgia publication explains the biology and impact of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) as a major invasive pest of berry crops, emphasizing the particular challenges of managing it in organic systems due to limited effective control options. It provides detailed, research-based recommendations for an integrated management approach—combining monitoring, sanitation, cultural practices, exclusion methods, and approved insecticides.

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.

This University of Georgia publication explains how shallow subsurface drip irrigation (SSDI) can be used in organic vegetable systems by burying drip lines a few inches below the soil surface to deliver water directly to crop root zones. It highlights research findings showing that SSDI can maintain adequate soil moisture while reducing surface wetting and weed pressure.