Organic Farming and Certification Considerations for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Farmers

Discover what it takes to achieve organic certification in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Hear directly from a panel of experienced farmers as they share their motivations and offer practical tips for those interested in transitioning to organic practices. This webinar was hosted by Florida Organic Growers, University of Puerto Rico and Virgin… Continue reading Organic Farming and Certification Considerations for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Farmers

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