The purpose of this document is to provide guidance in installing practices for use as buffers in organic production systems in order to meet the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations. Conservation buffers are generally strips of vegetation placed in the landscape to influence ecological processes and provide a variety of services.
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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.
Conservation Buffers in Organic Systems: Oregon Implementation Guide
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance in installing practices for use as buffers in organic production systems in order to meet the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations. Conservation buffers are generally strips of vegetation placed in the landscape to influence ecological processes and provide a variety of services.
Big Questions Answered: Buffer Zones
Understanding the best practices for how to implement buffer zones on your farm can be confusing and it can be challenging to know how to use buffers as an on-farm resource. Oregon Tilth’s BigQA is designed to give tips on the ins and outs of when (and why) you need to have buffer areas on… Continue reading Big Questions Answered: Buffer Zones