In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Audrey Kolde sits down with colleagues Ann Baier and Andrew Coggins to discuss the initial steps in obtaining organic certification.

This project aimed to develop integrated irrigation practices that leverage soil health to enhance irrigation water efficiency and reduce pest pressure, as well as mitigate potential nitrogen losses in California's organic processing tomato…

This report, produced by the USDA Economic Research Service, analyzes current trends in domestic and global organic production, U.S. Department of Agriculture initiatives to remove barriers to transition, imports and exports, price premiums relative to conventional commodities, and value of retail sales.

Developed by the USDA National Organic Program, this free toolkit gives retailers ready-to-use in-store and digital graphics — shelf tags, aisle banners, freezer stickers, and social media banners — to help consumers understand and trust the USDA organic label. The toolkit also includes retailer guidance on proper seal usage and organic integrity.

This webinar, Part 1 of a two-part series “No-Tilling Organic Corn into Living Alfalfa,” presents the research findings of a study conducted by Dr. Erin Silva from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in collaboration with Cornell University, on the outcomes of planting organic corn into living mulches (including alfalfa, red clover, and yellow clover).

Emissions of greenhouse gasses in agricultural systems contribute to climate change. Cover crops can be grown to replace fallow periods and provide a number of ecosystem benefits, particularly those related to soil health and emissions from soil. This study evaluated the effects of cover crop monocultures and mixtures on greenhouse gas emissions, soil moisture, and soil temperature in organic cotton systems.

In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture and Natural Resource Economist Jeff Schahczenski discusses the climate benefits of certified organic production systems with Dr. Amber Sciligo, Director of Science Programs at The Organic Center.

Organic farmers require crop varieties that are specifically adapted to the unique challenges of organic systems. These varieties should be able to access organic sources of fertility more effectively, compete with weeds, and resist pests.…

This USDA Agricultural Marketing Service factsheet explains the Origin of Livestock final rule, which revises organic regulations governing the one-time transition of dairy animals into organic production. It clarifies transition practices for new and existing operations, standardizes certification requirements across producers, and aims to promote fair competition in the organic dairy market.

The Organic Producer Marketing Toolkit provides organic farmers and producers with resources to promote their businesses effectively. It includes a foundational marketing guide, media preparation toolkit, planning worksheets, and professionally designed collateral — brochures, posters, infographics, and tent cards — to help producers reach target audiences and communicate their organic story to customers.

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.

Organic agricultural systems, which rely upon a greater understanding and management of complex, natural biological and biogeochemical processes, may not be accurately evaluated within existing GHG emission tools, which were developed to monitor emissions from conventional systems. This study presents a review and synthesis of recent efforts to improve two well-established GHG decision support tools (COMET-Farm and the Cool Farm Tool) to better represent organic management scenarios.