In this episode of Voices from the Field, Grace Brown, the founder of Uncle Paul’s Agritourism & Educational Farm in Tyler, Texas, talks with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Justin Duncan about how she overcame various risks on the farm by choosing the right crops – both for the local environment and in accordance with the needs of their clientele.

Field experiments were conducted at the Cal Poly Organic Farm in San Luis Obispo, California, to examine the effects of soil solarization and sudangrass residues on weeds, Verticillium dahliae populations, plant health, and yields in organi…

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.

These reports, produced by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, provide current national price data and market overviews for products that have been grown, processed and certified to USDA’s National Organic Program standards.

Canada thistle is one of the most persistent and challenging weeds in organic systems. This webinar, produced by Albert Lea Seed, brings together three experienced practitioners who will share their insights and field-tested approaches to managing this invasive species without synthetic herbicides.

Near-real-time nitrate-N sensors are a promising solution for monitoring soil N availability continuously within a crop’s active root zone. This study, conducted by the University of Arizona, evaluated the performance of near-real-time nitrate-N technology under organic and conventional iceberg lettuce production systems using subsurface drip irrigation.

In this episode of Voices from the Field, Milton and Diann Woods of Milliesbarn Veggie Farm in Eagle Lake, Texas, talk with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Justin Duncan about how they overcame various risks on their farm by choosing the right crops – both for their environment and in accordance with the needs of their clientele.

Conventional strawberry nurseries have used fumigated soils for decades, employing methyl bromide, chloropicrin, Telone, and other highly toxic synthetic chemicals. These nurseries are the primary source of transplants for both conventional…

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.

Developed by the University of Vermont, Michigan State University, and USDA, this web-based toolkit supports food hub operators at all stages with modular guidance organized by leadership role. Drawing on a decade of research and operator interviews, it covers operations, food safety, producer networks, business planning, and resilience — complemented by podcast episodes and an annotated bibliography.

In this webinar, produced by Albert Lea Seed, farmer Scott Myers from Woodlyn Acres Farm (Dalton, OH) discusses how to interseed winter small grains into organic soybeans for weed suppression. He offers guidance on topics including field preparation, planting, weed control, and harvest, outlining his own successes and failures and sharing tips to help others succeed.

Production and acreage of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) boomed in the US after its legalization in 2018, and many producers are interested in growing this crop for its uses in industries such as human and animal food, construction, and textiles. However, many knowledge gaps and barriers still exist in regards to production, processing, and supply chains. This study conducted a national survey and focus groups to identify resource needs and barriers in the US hemp market.