Detailed information on organic agriculture including history, legalities and logistics, labeling, marketing, and pest and weed management. Includes two field examples on organic soybean and apple production.
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.
Iowa State University NRCS Organic Training
Iowa State University-USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Organic Training at Reiman Gardens on the ISU campus, Fall 2023.
Cover Crop Economics
Based primarily on yield and economic data gathered through five years of national cover crop surveys, Cover Crop Economics: Opportunities to Improve Your Bottom Line in Row Crops addresses the kinds of economic returns that can be expected from cover crops, both under various management scenarios and as cover crops improve soil health over time.… Continue reading Cover Crop Economics
Organic Transition: A Business Planner for Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Entrepreneurs
If you are interested in transitioning, Organic Transition: A Business Planner for Farmers, Ranchers and Food Entrepreneurs is the perfect tool to help. The Organic Transition Planner will walk you through the development of an actionable business transition plan that is suitable for yourself, your management team or a lender. While not a comprehensive guide… Continue reading Organic Transition: A Business Planner for Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Entrepreneurs
Investing in Organic Production: Economics of Transition
Transitioning to organic requires upfront investments in soil building and organic weed management. Organic price premiums may cover some of these initial expenditures, but the returns on these investments are typically delayed until the end of the three-year transition period. This webinar explores the economics of transitioning to organic and report on strategies that are… Continue reading Investing in Organic Production: Economics of Transition
Online Sales Platforms for Farmers
Watch this webinar to learn more about direct-to-consumer online sales platforms.
Using Cost Information for business Management and Business Decision Making
Watch this presentation by Oregon Tilth’s Farm Viability Specialist, Tanya Murray, to learn about ways that cost of production information can be used to manage your business and make better business decisions. This presentation features examples and lessons learned from three diversified vegetable farms that have determined the crop-specific costs of production for all of… Continue reading Using Cost Information for business Management and Business Decision Making
Increase the Sustainability of Your Business
As a certified organic business, you already have a leg up when it comes to sustainability. But what does “sustainability” mean? What is sustainable about being an organic business, and how can you continue to deepen your commitment to sustainability? This webinar answers these questions by highlighting eleven “Sustainability Indicator” areas for the organic products… Continue reading Increase the Sustainability of Your Business
Increase the Sustainability of Your Business
Need a quick reference guide for how to get started with increasing the sustainability of your organic business? Oregon Tilth’s condensed Quick Start Guide series is designed to answer your big questions quickly, give examples and point to helpful tools to get started
Understanding Organic Pricing and Costs of Production
This publication provides resources to compare organic and non-organic agricultural prices, discusses organic production costs, and offers tips on how to set organic crop prices. Case studies summarize insights gained from organic farmers and ranchers.