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.
Utilizing NRCS Support on Organic Farm (Spanish)
Utilizing NRCS Support on Organic Farm
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.
Seeds, Cicadas, Drought, and More!
In this episode we talk seasonal insects, cicada, roller crimping cover crop, and more! Riley joins as a special guest the second half of the show!
Organic Insecticides
In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There’s more than just Pyganic and Neem!
How NRCS Supports Climate-Smart Agriculture
This article helps to connect resource concerns and climate smart agriculture with currently available funding opportunities.
NRCS 823 EQIP Practices – Plains
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has many programs to help farmers convert to organic farming operations. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is “NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands.” Under EQIP, Organic Transition Initiative 823 (OTI) is specifically meant to help those transitioning to… Continue reading NRCS 823 EQIP Practices – Plains
NRCS Offering New Practice for Transitioning Land to Organic
Growing Organic Soybeans on Conservation Reserve Program Land
Organic soybeans may be a very lucrative crop for Iowa farmers. Learn about the market, land preparation, planting and weed management, and the harvest and subsequent crops.