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Join Matthew Ryan, an agroecologist and professor at Cornell University, for a presentation on ecological weed management in organic grain cropping systems. This presentation was initially recorded at the 2023 Organic Grain Resources and Information Network (OGRAIN) Winter Conference.
Source: Organic Grain Resources and Information Network (OGRAIN)
Keywords: Weed Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Barley, Corn, Oat, Rye, Small Grains, Soybean, Wheat
Join Dr. Bernadine Strik, Dr. Luis Valenzuela (Oregon State University), and Dr. David Bryla (USDA-ARS) for an engaging discussion on organic blackberry production. Reflecting on recent research findings, learn about the impacts of weeds on blackberry growth and yield, methods for weed control, fertigation, post-harvest irrigation, and more.
Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Cropping Systems
Crop/Livestock Type: Blackberry
Join Julie Dawson (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Jared Zystro (Organic Seed Alliance) for a conversation focused on organic seeds. Learn about the many unique and preferred traits organic seed breeders incorporate, how to set up small-scale seed trials to assist you in selecting organic varieties for your farm, and how to grow/sell organic seeds.
Source: Organic Farmers Association
Keywords: Plant Breeding, Varieties, and Seeds
This 13-video series, produced by Marbleseed, is a one-of-a-kind course packed with instructions, tips, and tools for setting up and managing a farm’s financial system. It includes real-life examples from successful farmers and sample data to show how forms and records should look.
Source: Marbleseed
Keywords: Business and Marketing, Tools and Technology, Transitioning to Organic
This video series, produced by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, provides a step-by-step overview of organic production requirements and the process of organic certification. Made by farmers, for farmers, this series is broken down into “bite-sized” videos that highlight the benefits of organic certification, demystify perceived barriers, and outline how farmers can overcome real-life challenges.
Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic
Transitioning to organic presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. This webinar, produced by Marbleseed, will guide producers through critical considerations for a successful transition process. Learn about selecting seed and fertilizers, purchasing equipment, organic pest management, recordkeeping, and more.
Source: Marbleseed
Keywords: Crop Nutrient Management, Transitioning to Organic, Cropping Systems, Business and Marketing, Tools and Technology
This webinar, presented by Dr. Philipp Simon of the USDA ARS in Madison, Wisconsin, presents findings from a project, “Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture,” funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Learn about important carrot variety traits including disease-resistance, root quality, and adaptation to organic systems.
Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Plant Breeding, Varieties, and Seeds
Crop/Livestock Type: Carrot
This webinar, presented by researchers at Pennsylvania State University, will provide basic information on emerging soilborne pest and pathogen issues affecting specialty crop high tunnel production systems and the use of anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) as a sustainable management strategy to help with mitigation.
Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Disease Management, Insect/Pest Management
Established in 1981, the Farming System Trial (FST) of Rodale Institute is the longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional grain production systems in North America. In this webinar, Dr. Yichao Rui, Director of FST, will comprehensively introduce the research conducted in the trial in the last 40 years, and highlight the latest research findings.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Transitioning to Organic, Cropping Systems
Crop/Livestock Type: Corn, Oat, Soybean, Wheat
Join a panel of organic New York farmers and researchers from Cornell University for an engaging discussion on how the soil microbiome can be leveraged to suppress insect pest populations and provide on-farm resilience during climate change events.
Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Disease Management, Insect/Pest Management
In this webinar, Dr. Yuzhi Li from the University of Minnesota will discuss how supplementing hybrid rye or camelina press-cake in pig diets can influence pig growth, pork quality, and potential savings on feed and bedding. The webinar will help farmers improve organic pig production efficiency and make decisions on raising small grains for organic pigs.
Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Business and Marketing, Livestock Feeding, Livestock Well-Being
Crop/Livestock Type: Pig
Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Dairy Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic dairy market. Attendees will gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic, Business and Marketing
Join Rodale Institute for a conservation with Lindsey Mann, owner of Stellar Roots Herb Farm in Tiger, Georgia, as she shares her journey of becoming an organic herb farmer. With years of experience in landscape design and organic farming, Lindsey will discuss the challenges and processes involved in starting an organic herb farm and how to navigate the organic certification process.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic, Business and Marketing
Join Rodale Institute’s Regenerative Health program for a dynamic conversation with leaders from Gaia Herbs and Dr. Bronner’s as we explore how regenerative organic agriculture is transforming the way we grow, source, and relate to the products we put in and on our bodies.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Soil Health, Climate Solutions, Transitioning to Organic, Business and Marketing
Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Grain Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic grain market. Gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic, Cropping Systems, Business and Marketing
Crop/Livestock Type: Barley, Corn, Oat, Rye, Small Grains, Soybean, Wheat
Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your grain farm or want to improve the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? In this insightful webinar hosted by Rodale Institute, you will receive an overview of the organic grain market landscape and its growth potential from economic experts and farmers who successfully transitioned to organic grain production.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic, Cropping Systems, Business and Marketing
Crop/Livestock Type: Barley, Corn, Oat, Rye, Small Grains, Soybean, Wheat
Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your dairy farm or want to improve the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join Rodale Institute for an insightful webinar on the organic dairy market landscape, and learn from a panelist of farmers who have successfully transitioned to organic dairy production.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic, Business and Marketing
Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Livestock Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic livestock market. Gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic, Business and Marketing
Crop/Livestock Type: Cattle, Goat, Pig, Poultry, Sheep
Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your livestock farm or want to improve the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic livestock markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own transition.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic, Business and Marketing
Crop/Livestock Type: Cattle, Goat, Pig, Poultry, Sheep
Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Vegetable Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic vegetable market. Gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.
Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Transitioning to Organic, Business and Marketing

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