Homeplate (active ingredient caprylic acid) is an organic herbicide that has been on the market for 15+ years and is an effective product for weed burndown. At the CAFF Farm, in order to kill the large, mature weeds around our plasticulture beds, we needed to apply Homeplate at 8 gallons per 1,000 sq ft and… Continue reading Organic Herbicides: Using Homeplate to clean up weeds around plastic mulch (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
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.
Organic Potting Mixes (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Riley from the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food (CAFF) discussed the NOP requirements for potting mixes used in organic farming and also walks through what it looks like to make our own organic potting mix. Learn more about organic production at https://arkansasorganicag.uada.edu/. RESOURCES: POTTING MIXES FOR CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRODUCTION: https://attra.ncat.org/publication/po… LIST OF ORGANIC CERTIFIERS… Continue reading Organic Potting Mixes (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Input Materials Fact Sheet
1-page fact sheet providing basic guidance/overview on input materials for organic production.
Podcast Series 2: “Organic Odyssey”
Ongoing podcast series produced by Cal Poly Students. Episodes are released monthly. Season 2 began on September 23, 2024.
Treated Lumber Fact Sheet
1-page fact sheet providing guidance on treated lumber on certified organic or transitioning operations.
Compost & Manure Fact Sheet
1-page fact sheet guiding usage of compost and manure on certified organic operations.
Webinar – Allowed Inputs for Organic Farms
This webinar is designed to help organic farmers navigate the complexities of input selection for organic production. Discover how OMRI certifies products, the benefits of using OMRI-listed inputs, and guidelines for maintaining organic compliance. Learn about the certifier’s role in input review, including the decision-making process and the types of questions they can and cannot… Continue reading Webinar – Allowed Inputs for Organic Farms
Organic Insecticides
In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There’s more than just Pyganic and Neem!
Organic Insecticides
In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There’s more than just Pyganic and Neem!
Residue Testing For Import Organic Compliance Verification
This article describes an idea proposed by farmer, Amy Bruch, as a potential solution to help address import fraud issues impacting grain farmers in the Plains region.