On this episode of The Acres U.S.A Podcast, hosted by Taylor Henry, we dive into sustainable farming, regenerative practices, and the intricacies of using herbicides in organic farming. Guest Steve Diver shares his extensive experience in horticulture and organic farming, highlighting the importance of cultural practices and cover crops in weed control. The discussion covers… Continue reading Organic Herbicides with Steve Diver
Resources Category: Organic Crop Production
How Can Herbicides Be Used in Organic Farming Systems?
Crop Planning
Seasoned farmer Abeni Ramsey, of City Girl Farm, discusses how to assess climate, site conditions (including topography & soil types & drainage), calculating bed length, and yield per sq foot; and seasonality – understanding what you can plant when.
Heritage and Landrace Grain Network
Over the course of the last decade, interest in reviving organic heritage grains has increased dramatically. There has been a rise in appreciation of their beauty, nutritional value, genetic diversity, and fascinating histories. The importance of incorporating them into a sustainable crop rotation and their inherent adaptability are additional compelling qualities. As our climate continues… Continue reading Heritage and Landrace Grain Network
Fertility Guide Companion
This companion guide goes along with the “Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template” created by Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center. The purpose of this guide is to support farmers and growers to understand how much fertilizer to apply throughout the year to better manage crop and soil health and prevent nutrient leaching. There are many… Continue reading Fertility Guide Companion
Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template
Use this guide, developed by Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center, as a tool to translate recommendations and readings from soil tests to practical applications of organic fertilizer. This tool can be used to fine tune fertilizer applications and allow farmers to be systematic and efficient about how and when to apply fertilizer for the best… Continue reading Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template
Organic Sunflower Production
Sunflowers can increase diversity in organic grain crop rotations, which is important for managing fertility, insects, weeds and diseases. They can also contribute to the diversification of farm revenue through access to a variety of markets.
Organic Grain Mentorship Mentee Curriculum
This is the core mentee curriculum for the Organic Grain Mentorship Program occurring in Illinois. This resource outlines the structure of the program, the major topics to be covered, and a system of feedback and evaluation for mentors, mentees, and the program.