The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC), in collaboration with Oregon Tilth and the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (NW TOPP), and Spork Consulting conducted a Rhodiola market research project in early 2024. This work aimed to explore the current state and potential of Rhodiola farming in Alaska, identifying both existing and prospective growers, determining… Continue reading Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities
Resources Category: Accessing Markets
Organic Grain Market Update and Buyer Perspectives (OGRAIN)
Join Argus Senior Reporter Alexander Schultz as he shares his view on Argus’ Organic Commodity Outlook for U.S. organic corn and soybean markets. He provides a review of how market fundamentals have shifted, and what that means for market and price risk for the year ahead. Also, hear buyer perspectives from John Wepking, an organic… Continue reading Organic Grain Market Update and Buyer Perspectives (OGRAIN)
Panel: Marketing a Diverse Grain Rotation (OGRAIN)
Join three farmers as they share their efforts and journey marketing a diverse grain rotation, from dierct-to-consumer, to wholesale buyers, and beyond.
Going Against the Grain – “Outside the Box” Farm Business Strategies (OGRAIN)
This keynote video discusses profitability planing, marketing and value-adding ventures, as well as farm diversification as it relates to diversity, climate change, agricultural policy, farm viability and conservation.
Engaging with Organic Grain Buyers Resource Guide
This resource outlines best practices, considerations, buyer information, and further resources for navigating organic grain markets. As demand for organic products continues to rise, understanding the unique dynamics of these markets is essential for growers looking to maximize their opportunities and profitability. Whether you’re new to organic farming or looking to refine your approach, this… Continue reading Engaging with Organic Grain Buyers Resource Guide
Organic Commodity, Specialty Crop, and Livestock Markets in the Carolinas (Southeast) Resource Guide
This resource outlines best practices and considerations for navigating organic markets for organic commodities and livestock markets. As demand for organic products continues to rise, understanding the unique dynamics of these markets is essential for growers looking to maximize their opportunities and profitability. Whether you’re new to organic farming or looking to refine your approach,… Continue reading Organic Commodity, Specialty Crop, and Livestock Markets in the Carolinas (Southeast) Resource Guide
Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Organic Grains Marketing Resource Guide
This resource outlines best practices and considerations for navigating organic markets for organic grain in the Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic region. As demand for organic products continues to rise, understanding the unique dynamics of these markets is essential for growers looking to maximize their opportunities and profitability. Whether you’re new to organic farming or looking to refine… Continue reading Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Organic Grains Marketing Resource Guide
Engaging with Organic Vegetables Buyers Resource Guide
This resource provides insights from multiple buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, key factors that influence buyer decisions, and tips on how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers. This resource is designed specifically for farmers looking to understand the current landscape and future opportunities in organic vegetable markets, and is based on… Continue reading Engaging with Organic Vegetables Buyers Resource Guide
Engaging with Organic Dairy Buyers Resource Guide
This guide provides insights from multiple buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, key factors that influence buyer decisions, and tips on how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers. It is based on a webinar series hosted in April 2025.
Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Grain Sourcing
Join us 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. Attendees will gather insights from multiple buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and… Continue reading Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Grain Sourcing