Anders Gurda and Paul Dietmann work with organic farmers every day. Join host Dr. Erin Silva for part two of this four part series on transitioning to organic farming, where Anders and Paul discuss how to improve your organic business, how to navigate the financials of switching, and where to find the best buyers for your grains.

This research project sought evidence that a selective, imported biological control agent can persist in alfalfa trap crops that are managed with tractor-mounted vacuums for key pest control in an organic strawberry system in coastal Centra…

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.

Learn how to effectively communicate your farm's availability to wholesale buyers in this virtual workshop. Whether you're new to wholesale or looking to improve your buyer relationships, this session will help you create clear, professional availability lists and marketing materials that make it easy for buyers to say yes.

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.

Pest control by resident populations of natural enemies is affected by the landscape context of the farm. Weekly insect surveys showed that natural enemy populations increased with the proportion of natural habitat in the surrounding area t…

Choosing and maintaining the right business structure for your farm operation lays the foundation for a stable, resilient farm business. SARE’s Farmers’ Guide to Business Structures: LLCs, Corporations, Partnerships and More, will support you throughout this process. Learn about the different types of business structures, and receive guidance on selecting the best one for your farm.

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.

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.

Cover crops play a vital role in crop rotations on organic farms along California’s central coast, influencing soil quality, nutrient cycling, and pest and disease management. Many organic farmers in this region plant cover crops in each fi…

This factsheet, produced by ATTRA NCAT, presents case studies of four intermediaries that source and market local food. It examines farmer relationships, wholesale readiness, and scaling-up challenges, emphasizing that successful intermediated market relationships depend on clear communication, consistent product quality, food safety certification, and mutual commitment to supporting local agriculture.

In this workshop from the 38th Annual California Small Farm Conference, we introduce the new Small Organic Farmer Marketing Toolkit, developed by CCOF and CAFF to help organic growers strengthen their marketing in both new and existing markets. Hear directly from a farmer about their experience using the toolkit, along with a marketing expert.