This factsheet addresses the food safety challenges specific to organic farms that integrate crops and livestock, focusing on the risks of manure contamination and compliance with the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and National Organic Program (NOP) regulations. It offers practical guidance on managing these risks through field and rotation design, developing a Food Safety Plan, and more.

This webinar provides an overview of practices to produce quality organic tomato seed. Key topics include varietal considerations, isolation and management practices, and fermentation, storage and treatment practices that will maintain seed integrity.

This factsheet explores the infrastructure adaptations that organic farmers must make when integrating crops and livestock, focusing on two key areas: livestock housing and watering systems, and fencing. It highlights practical solutions such as mobile housing structures, trailered water systems, secure perimeter fencing, portable electric net fencing, and more.

Discover how mustard cover crops with high glucosinolate levels can serve as effective biofumigants, reducing pests and pathogens in crops like potatoes, peppers, and strawberries.

This factsheet is designed to help organic and transitioning farmers navigate conversations with their local NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) office about the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI). It walks producers through what documents to gather beforehand and provides suggested questions to ask across four key areas: eligibility, available assistance, the application process, and post-award requirements.

Join Giuseppe Colla, Associate Professor and Vegetable Physiologist at Tuscia University (Viterbo, Italy) for a webinar on biofungicides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers. Topics will include a discussion on the type of products available, an overview of recent studies evaluating product efficacy, and strategies for effective application.

This factsheet explains how agricultural producers can access financial and technical assistance through the USDA's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to support their transition to certified organic production. It outlines who is eligible to apply, what types of assistance are available — including conservation planning, implementation support, and increased payment rates for historically underserved farmers — and which land types qualify.

Discover the ins and outs of vegetable crop scouting, the routine monitoring of pest pressure in a crop. A scouting routine can help you identify problems in your field before they get out of control!

This factsheet highlights the USDA's Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which reimburses certified organic producers and handlers for up to 75% of their organic certification fees. It walks applicants through a five-step process for applying — from reviewing program materials and finding the correct application form, to submitting required documents through a local FSA office or a participating state agency.

This webinar explores habitat augmentation techniques that enhance wild bee conservation and pollination services on organic farms. Learn about native plant selection, nest preparation, and the importance of understanding wild bee communities.

This factsheet highlights Technical Note 12 (TN-12), a guide developed collaboratively by the Organic Farming Research Foundation and NRCS that helps farmers, field agents, and technical service providers understand how organic farming practices align with NRCS resource concerns and conservation practice standards.

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!