This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers the U.S. organic poultry industry, focusing on broilers, layer hens, and turkeys. It includes 2021 production figures, leading states, and sales data, along with pricing dynamics and the key cost drivers — feed, processing capacity, and production factors — that distinguish organic from conventional poultry.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers the U.S. organic dairy industry, including market size, retail pricing compared to conventional milk, and state-by-state production data. It also addresses marketing channels, management costs, herd size economics, and USDA organic standards governing feed, animal care, and processing practices.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers U.S. organic pork production, including 2021 inventory and farm data by state, USDA certification requirements, and organic management standards. It also addresses higher production costs, marketing and distribution channels, processor certification rules, and a 2005 assessment exemption for certified organic pork producers.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) outlines USDA certified organic beef production, including federal standards, animal welfare requirements, and permitted management practices. It addresses market size, pricing premiums, and sales channels, along with certification requirements, farm planning obligations, and key resources for further guidance.

This webpage from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) covers U.S. organic lamb production under USDA standards, including certification requirements, animal welfare rules, and prohibited inputs. It addresses 2021 production and sales data, processing and marketing channels, and competitive dynamics with international producers from New Zealand and Australia.

The Lean Workbook, developed by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC), is a practical, hands-on resource designed to help food and agricultural businesses improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall operations. Built specifically for producers, processors, and value-added entrepreneurs, this workbook translates lean business management principles into simple, real-world applications that can be immediately used in day-to-day operations.

Worksheets and calculators are useful tools for making projections of future income and expenses for various value-added enterprises. The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) has compiled budgeting tools for an array of crops (grain/field crops, vegetables, berries) and livestock production systems to project costs and returns for your business.

The FoodSearcher Tool, developed by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) and MarketMaker, is the newest installment in a national database that connects farmers with retailers, grocery stores, processors, caterers, chefs, and consumers. Whether you are a producer looking to reach new markets or a buyer wanting to connect with local or specialty suppliers, this tool is a must-have resource.

Explore the full National Farmer Buyer’s Landscape Toolkit, produced by the Rodale Institute and the Organic Trade Association, to access tools that support national organic market development, supply chain resilience, and long-term farm viability.

This publication, produced by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC), introduces foundational business and economic principles for aspiring agribusiness owners. It covers identifying and validating business ideas, choosing the right niche, conducting market research, and assessing key resources — land, labor, capital, and technology — to reduce risk and build a sustainable, profitable agricultural operation.

In this webinar, put together by Albert Lea Seed, Ryan Koory, Vice President Economist for Agriculture at Argus Media, provides a comprehensive market review of U.S. organic commodities, highlighting key price movements and supply-demand dynamics. He also offers a forward-looking perspective on market and price risks for the upcoming year, helping producers and buyers navigate uncertainty and plan strategically.

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.

This guidebook, produced by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, outlines the locations and contact information of buyers and certified handlers who participated in the SE TOPP Organic Buyer & Handler Survey. The survey helps connect Southeast organic and transitioning farmers with real market opportunities by highlighting where organic buyers are located and what they are sourcing.

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.

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

This tool, produced by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, was designed to help livestock producers locate farms/businesses that sell organic or non-GMO feed and organic hay in the Carolinas.

In this webinar, produced by the Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS), hear from the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), and two organic farmers about the Organic Systems Plan and free resources available to farmers who are exploring, transitioning to, or deepening their commitment to organic production.

This free, comprehensive guide from the Kansas Rural Center helps new, transitioning, and expanding Kansas farm families navigate direct and niche marketing. It covers retail and wholesale selling strategies, branding, food safety, certifications, regulations, and business structure — plus real Kansas farm profiles to illustrate success in local and regional markets.

You’ve worked hard to produce good products, but who will buy them? Attend this Marketing Opportunities webinar, put together by the Kansas Rural Center, to learn about the ‘From the Land of Kansas’ branding program, and learn from two successful farmers who found opportunities to serve their communities and fill market niches at the same time.

In this podcast episode, produced by the Kansas Rural Center, Amy Glattly and Charlotte from KRC interview Lacy Myers of Wild Hollow Farm, exploring her path into agriculture, marketing strategies, joining CSAs, land considerations, and soil health practices. Topics include composting, raising chickens, overcoming farming barriers, seed sourcing through Fruition Seeds, and advice for beginning farmers.