In the August live episode, Karen Maldenado joins the show to talk about keeping plants alive and healthy during the summer and getting ready for fall planting.
Resources Category: Organic Crop Production
Explore best practices in organic crop production. Get expert tips on soil management, crop rotation, and sustainable farming techniques to boost your organic yields.
Podcast: Live with Luke and Joe – September: cover crops (Episode 55) (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Luke and Joe talk about choosing the right cover crops for next years crop plan, upcoming events, and tractorizing your hand tool scale farm.
Podcast: Organic Soybeans with Lanny Ashlock (Episode 56) (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Lanny Ashlock from The Natural Soybean and Grain Alliance joins the show to talk organic soybean production and the status of their OREI funded conventional tillage and no-till systems.
MW TOPP Newsletter (Q3 2025)
Draft Best Practices for Organic Certification of Farmed Seaweed
This document is a working draft and may be updated.
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
Cover Cropping Guide
This guide to organic cover cropping has been created by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to assist farmers of all levels, from beginners to those refining their practices. It combines scientific research with practical insights from organic farmers. The guide covers how to choose the right cover… Continue reading Cover Cropping Guide
Organic Transition Journey: Harland’s Creek Farm
In this video, Erasmo Flores García of Harland’s Creek Farm in Pittsboro, North Carolina, shares his experience transitioning to and maintaining a certified organic operation. He discusses key aspects of organic production, including crop rotation, soil health management, weed and pest control, and the benefits of sustainable farming for both human and environmental health.
Organic Transition Journey: Hoffner Organic Dairy
In this video, Chris Hoffner of Hoffner Organic Dairy in Mount Olive, North Carolina, shares his multigenerational family farm’s journey toward organic certification. Established in 1956, Hoffner Organic Dairy transitioned to organic production in 2007. Chris reflects on the challenges and rewards of organic dairy farming and discusses the importance of community learning and the… Continue reading Organic Transition Journey: Hoffner Organic Dairy
Organic Transition Journey: Tumbling Shoals Farm
In this video, Shiloh Avery of Tumbling Shoals Farm in North Carolina discusses the evolution of her certified organic vegetable operation. She shares insights on farm expansion, soil health, crop rotation, disease prevention, the balance of administrative and field roles, and the critical role of mentorship. She also reflects on how fostering a supportive farm… Continue reading Organic Transition Journey: Tumbling Shoals Farm