The Transition to Organic Webinar Series was a 10-week virtual training program designed to support crop producers in navigating the organic certification process. The series was a collaboration between Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), the UC Organic Agriculture Institute and UC Cooperative Extension. Presenters included UC ANR Farm Advisors, nonprofit agricultural professionals, organic inspectors, and experienced organic producers.
Week 1 (January 14): Farmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic
Week 2 (January 21): Steps to Organic Certification
Week 3 (January 28): Organic Market Channels
Week 4 (February 4): Allowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation
Week 5 (February 11): Building Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life
Week 6 (February 18): Building Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments
Week 7 (February 25): Building Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops
Week 8 (March 4): Managing Pests and Diseases Organically
Week 9 (March 11): Organic Weed Management
Week 10 (March 18): Preparing for Organic Inspection