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
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.
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
North Carolina Farmers’ Road Trip
A group of small-scale farmers interested in sustainable and organic farming got expert advice from operators of eight successful farms in southeast North Carolina on Sept. 8-9, 2025. The tour was organized by the N.C. Cooperative Extension and the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The tour featured produce, flower and… Continue reading North Carolina Farmers’ Road Trip
Virtual Farm Tour – Inyoni Organic Farm
Nick Batty is founder and owner of Inyoni Organic Farm, a USDA certified organic farm located in Naples, Florida. The farm produces up to 50 different varieties of organically grown and harvested vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. Nick, drawing on over two decades of experience, shares insights on the farm’s operations, methods for production including… Continue reading Virtual Farm Tour – Inyoni Organic Farm
Organic Podcast Series
The podcast series consists of interviews and discussions on current organic issues. Podcasts are 100% developed by Cal Poly Students. They are released on a monthly basis.
Organic Farm Buffer Zone (Marbleseed)
This factsheet is designed to help organic producers effectively meet the National Organic Program (NOP) buffer zone requirements and protect their crops from contamination.
Webinar: Friend or Foe? The Science of IPM for Organic Farms
In this expert-led webinar, Dr. Oscar E. Liburd, Professor of Fruit and Vegetable Entomology at the University of Florida, shares insights into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for farmers. Discover how beneficial insects, companion planting, and cover crops can naturally control pests, explore the latest research on biological and ecological pest control methods, and learn how… Continue reading Webinar: Friend or Foe? The Science of IPM for Organic Farms
Podcast Series 2: “Organic Odyssey”
Ongoing podcast series produced by Cal Poly Students. Episodes are released monthly. Season 2 began on September 23, 2024.
Webinar on NRCS Assistance for Organic and Transitioning Producers
Marina Oriel, Conservation Program Manager with Oregon Tilth, presents on the opportunities available with NRCS conservation assistance and the best practices for accessing NRCS assistance.