From Soil Biology to On-Farm Practice: Understanding Biostimulants and Biofertilizers. Farmers Dalila and Adrian, from Listening Skies in Plainfield, MA,mixing Indigenous Microbes (IMO3) from the farm into carb and carbon sources Healthy soils are living systems. Beneath our feet, diverse microbial communities regulate nutrient cycling, soil structure, plant health, and ecosystem resilience. As more farmers… Continue reading From Soil Biology to On-Farm Practice: Understanding Biostimulants and Biofertilizers
Resources Category: Biodiversity and Conservation
Discover strategies to enhance biodiversity and conservation on organic farms. Learn how to promote ecological balance and protect natural resources during your transition to organic agriculture.
Organic Odyssey Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2
Season 3 of Organic Odyssey. Can be downloaded at https://grimmorganiccenter.podbean.com/ First 2 of 8 episodes released (as of December 31).
OFC-265 Insect and Disease Management in Southwest Field Crops
This online course teaches agricultural advisors to support Southwest organic farmers through integrated pest management, prevention strategies, and controls adapted for arid conditions.
10-Part Transition to Organic Resource Guide – Spanish
Spanish language resource guide for 10-part Transition to Organic Webinar Series
10-Part Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers Presentation Videos
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,… Continue reading 10-Part Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers Presentation Videos
Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) Research Hub
OFRF Hub – Midwest Region organic research and resources.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Toolkit for Northwest Producers
Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms
Discover innovative and soil-friendly strategies for weed control in organic farming. Featuring Dr. Carlene Chase, Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, this session dives into techniques like cover cropping, living mulches, and sustainable practices tailored to organic systems. Learn how to reduce environmental impact and boost farm resilience through practical insights… Continue reading Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms
Natural Resources and Biodiversity for Organic Producers
A 2-page resource providing examples of ways transitioning and certified organic producers can meet the requirements for maintaining or improving natural resources and biodiversity on their operations.
The Taproot Project: Restoring Midwest Prairies and Reviving Indigenous Traditions
The prairie was once one of the largest and most ecologically complex ecosystems in the world. Today, most of that prairie has been replaced for farmland. Kate explores how the prairie is, and can be, part of our agricultural world through conversations with people who are restoring prairies in the Upper Midwest and advocating for… Continue reading The Taproot Project: Restoring Midwest Prairies and Reviving Indigenous Traditions