Common SOC-building management practices include cover cropping, compost/organic fertilizer application, and reduced tillage; however, recent studies have also indicated that SOC can be enhanced by adjusting crop resource availability in a manner that induces a physiological shift in plant C allocation, resulting in the deposition of carbon-rich exudates into the soil. This study reviews the existing literature on belowground C deposition and posits several ways in which farmers might tap into the physiological responses of crops to enhance SOC.

CCOF's free Producer Media Toolkit helps organic and small-scale farmers connect with local media. The toolkit provides guidance on selecting and capturing compelling photos, preparing for media interviews, crafting key messages, and building lasting reporter relationships — so your farm's story gets told the way you want it told.

Tom Frantzen has been in organic agriculture for thirty years with his wife Irene in Iowa. Join host Dr. Erin Silva for part three of this four part series on transitioning to organic farming, where Tom discusses his introduction and transition to organic farming, lessons he’s learned, the values and disciplines he treasures, and the changes he’s seen in organic farming over the decades.

This free, open-access textbook by Valerie Dantoin of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College covers soil science fundamentals for organic producers — including physical properties, soil chemistry, organic matter, nutrient cycling, soil testing, fertilizers, compost, living soil biology, livestock integration, erosion prevention, cover cropping, and tillage — with real farm case studies and a chapter on urban soils.

This webinar, Part 2 of a two-part series “No-Tilling Organic Corn into Living Alfalfa,” presents the insights and lessons learned by Ben Miller, Asset Manager for Clear Frontier Ag Management, from over a decade of experience planting corn directly into living alfalfa stands in organic and regenerative systems.

The purpose of this project was to investigate the potential of sorghum sudangrass to serve as both summer cover crop and marketable hay crop preceding no-till production of organic fall cabbage. The original stated objectives of this proje…

A diverse and virulent complex of pathogens threaten organic tomato production. The Tomato Organic Management and Improvement Project (TOMI): Part II builds on previous research which found that soil and root microbiomes play a substantial role in mediating crop disease resistance. This research investigates: 1) the potential for microbial biocontrol agents to promote disease suppression, 2) how plants and microbes interact, and 3) the development of varieties with stable disease resistance.

Looking for suppliers for OMRI-approved pesticides; organic dry or liquid fertilizers, potting mix, and cover crop seeds; or compost in North Carolina? You’ve come to the right place! This tool, produced by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, allows North Carolina growers to search for organic inputs by region, product, and brand.

Harriet Behar has worked in organic systems for over thirty years and is an expert on the regulations, processes, and requirements for getting organically certified. Join host Dr. Erin Silva as Harriet discusses this crucial process in part one of this four part series on transitioning to organic farming.

Commissioned by USDA's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), this 2025 report identifies a critical shortage of qualified organic inspectors and certification reviewers — with 82% of certification bodies lacking sufficient inspectors. It examines workforce demographics, skills gaps, career entry barriers, and training access, recommending coordinated industry action to grow and strengthen the organic certification workforce.

Discover innovative and soil-friendly strategies for weed control in organic farming. Featuring Dr. Carlene Chase, Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, this webinar dives into techniques like cover cropping, living mulches, and sustainable practices tailored to organic systems.

Organic vegetable growers regularly use sea-based products, such as seaweed extracts and fish emulsions, as foliar fertilizers. The effective use and the economic value of these products in organic agriculture have yet to be verified by sci…