This final research report from OFRF and Markisha Parker of Parker Farm highlights farmer-led research conducted to compare mulch types on tomato production on an urban farm.

Throughout the Northern Great Plains, Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a problematic perennial weed in organic systems. The main objective of this study was to identify crop sequences and tillage regimes that could suppress Canada thistle in organic wheat systems.

Read this final research report from OFRF and The Green Things Collective, a Michigan vegetable farm operation that participated in the Farmer Led Trials program to better understand what impact row spacing had on radish and beet yield.

Read this final research report from OFRF and Jorge Reyes, a California wine grape grower who participated in the Farmer Led Trials program. Jorge conducted his own research trials on the effect on mulching on soil moisture.

Learn about the Farmer Led Trial conducted by Rhianna Simes, of Verdant Phoenix Farm. Rhianna investigated the impact of occultation tarping on soil health--read the final report here.

This final report from OFRF and A Different Chick Farm details findings from Tiffany Stanley's on-farm trial looking at the potential for on-farm compost to yield comparable results to commercial fertilizers.

This final research report from OFRF and Lindsay Klaunig of Trouvaille Farm highlights farmer-led research conducted to investigate the effect of shade cloth on seed pepper production.

This final research report from OFRF and Becky and Tim Colby of Colby Farms highlights farmer-led research conducted to investigate the effect of cover crop choice on soil compaction and penetrability.

This final research report is from OFRF and Anthony Reyes of Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center. It highlights farmer-led research conducted to investigate the effect of seeding rate on cover crop performance in western Washington.

This final research report from OFRF and Kay Bell of Passion Garden highlights farmer-led research conducted to investigate the effect of mesquite bean meal as a soil amendment on tomatoes.

Read about Bob Quinn's Farmer Led Trial project, which provided technical support to his team in their quest to develop hardy, high yielding, and nutritious white winter wheat.

Learn about this OFRF farmer-led research trial, conducted at Salad Days Farm. Farmer Maggie Dungan's project focused on the effects of soil solarization on soil microbiology.

Organic farmers prioritize cover crops, but successful establishment in long-season cash crops, particularly in the upper Midwest, remains a challenge. […]

Canada thistle is among the most difficult weeds to manage in temperate agricultural production systems. Traditional methods of managing Canada thistle include tillage, mowing, and repeated herbicide applications; however, additional control methods are sought-after. Puccinia punctiformis, a rust fungus that targets Canada thistle, is a potential biological control agent. This study assessed the efficacy of Puccinia inoculation to successfully induce rust disease outbreaks in Canada thistle populations.

Summary Project title: Organic Farm Performance in Minnesota Report Coordinator: Meg Moynihan, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture, Minneapolis, Minnesota Stakeholder location: […]

This report, published by University of Minnesota Extension, benchmarks the financial performance of certified organic, partially organic and transitioning farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin from 2020 to 2022, covering whole-farm profitability, liquidity, solvency, operator/labor characteristics and enterprise-level data.

The high value of organic hops, which can reach up to $10,000 per acre in gross revenue, makes them an […]

Plant diseases, especially soil-borne and seed infecting pathogens, are a serious issue for both greenhouse and field production of many […]

The increasing size and popularity of organic farming has led to much discussion and speculation. Farmers, agribusinesses, policymakers, public interest […]

The 2021 California Organic Research Agenda (CORA) is a comprehensive report that examines current needs and challenges of organic farmers and ranchers across California and provides policy and research recommendations to address producer-identified issues. The CORA report is a companion to OFRF’s 2022 National Organic Research Agenda.