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.
Resources Category: Organic Farm Business Management
Enhance your farm’s profitability with resources on organic farm business management. Learn about financial planning, marketing strategies, and regulatory compliance tailored for organic operations.
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
Organic Transition Journey: Tenacious Agrarian Farm
In this video, Adam Smith of Tenacious Agrarian Farm in Hickory, North Carolina, shares his journey toward organic certification. Through his connection with SE TOPP mentor Shiloh Avery of Tumbling Shoals Farm, Adam highlights the value of mentorship in understanding certification paperwork, audit preparation, and the importance of choosing the right certifier for long-term success.
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
Toolkit #8 (WFRP, Espanol)
El Programa de Protección de Ingresos para toda la Granja (WFRP) es una opción de seguro de cosechas desarrollada por la Agencia de Gestión de Riesgos (RMA) y administrada por la Corporación Federal de Seguros de Cosechas (FCIC). Creado como parte de la Ley Agrícola de 2014 e implementado por primera vez en 2015, WFRP… Continue reading Toolkit #8 (WFRP, Espanol)
Toolkit #8 (WFRP, English)
The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy is a crop insurance option developed by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) and administered by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). Created as part of the 2014 Farm Bill and first implemented in 2015, WFRP was designed with small-scale and diverse operations in mind. After ten years of administering… Continue reading Toolkit #8 (WFRP, English)
Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities
The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC), in collaboration with Oregon Tilth and the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (NW TOPP), and Spork Consulting conducted a Rhodiola market research project in early 2024. This work aimed to explore the current state and potential of Rhodiola farming in Alaska, identifying both existing and prospective growers, determining… Continue reading Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities
Blog: EQIP vs CSP: Which USDA Conservation Program Is Right for You? (Missouri Organic Association)
If you’re a farmer, rancher, or land manager thinking about improving your land’s sustainability, you’ve likely heard about EQIP and CSP—two cornerstone conservation programs offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Organic Grain Market Update and Buyer Perspectives (OGRAIN)
Join Argus Senior Reporter Alexander Schultz as he shares his view on Argus’ Organic Commodity Outlook for U.S. organic corn and soybean markets. He provides a review of how market fundamentals have shifted, and what that means for market and price risk for the year ahead. Also, hear buyer perspectives from John Wepking, an organic… Continue reading Organic Grain Market Update and Buyer Perspectives (OGRAIN)