Resources Category: Organic Inputs and Materials
Identify approved organic inputs and materials essential for organic farming. Access guidance on sourcing, application methods, and compliance to meet organic standards.
Resource List of Organic Fertilizers (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Resource Guide for Sourcing Organic Amendments (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
A resource guide for Arkansas farmers sourcing organic amendments.
MW TOPP Newsletter (Q3 2025)
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
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
Organic Podcast Series
The podcast series consists of interviews and discussions on current organic issues. Podcasts are 100% developed by Cal Poly Students. They are released on a monthly basis.
Farm Spotlight: Tomato Trellising and Fertilizing at Oxford College Farm in Oxford, GA
This video covers two of the most effective ways to support your tomato plants, using cages and Hortanova netting trellising. Learn when to use cages versus trellising, which method works best for different tomato varieties, and how to feed your plants organically throughout the growing season.
Podcast: Organic Weed Management Series – Part 8: Plasticulture (Episode 48) (Center for Arkansas Farms & Food)
Thoughts on tools and best practices for cultivating the edge of plastic mulch without tearing it!