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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 Herbicides with Steve Diver
On this episode of The Acres U.S.A Podcast, hosted by Taylor Henry, we dive into sustainable farming, regenerative practices, and the intricacies of using herbicides in organic farming. Guest Steve Diver shares his extensive experience in horticulture and organic farming, highlighting the importance of cultural practices and cover crops in weed control. The discussion covers… Continue reading Organic Herbicides with Steve Diver
How Can Herbicides Be Used in Organic Farming Systems?
Safe and Effective Use of OMRI-Listed Pesticides
Ethan Grundberg, (Cornell’s Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program), presented best practices, explained the USDA National Organic Program and Organic Materials Review Institute, and provided an overview of commonly used applications including Bacillus thuringiensis, neem, pyrethrins, and spinosads. This is the second slideshow presented in the Organic Pesticide Basics / Fundamentos de los Pesticidas Orgánicos… Continue reading Safe and Effective Use of OMRI-Listed Pesticides
Organic Pesticide Basics
In this introductory presentation, Raul E. Lemus-Garza (Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County), lays out key terminology, pesticide classification, and labeling. This is the first slideshow presented in the webinar recording of Organic Pesticide Basics / Fundamentos de los Pesticidas Orgánicos.
Fertility Guide Companion
This companion guide goes along with the “Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template” created by Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center. The purpose of this guide is to support farmers and growers to understand how much fertilizer to apply throughout the year to better manage crop and soil health and prevent nutrient leaching. There are many… Continue reading Fertility Guide Companion
Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template
Use this guide, developed by Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center, as a tool to translate recommendations and readings from soil tests to practical applications of organic fertilizer. This tool can be used to fine tune fertilizer applications and allow farmers to be systematic and efficient about how and when to apply fertilizer for the best… Continue reading Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template
Evaluating Organic Inputs for Improving Soil Health in Blueberry Production
In this webinar, Shikha Singh of Oregon State University will discuss the suitability of different locally available organic materials to improve the quality of sandy and calcareous soils of eastern Oregon and Washington and improve organic blueberry production. More specifically, we are looking at impacts of different organic amendments on physical, chemical, and biological health… Continue reading Evaluating Organic Inputs for Improving Soil Health in Blueberry Production
Innovations in Organic Agriculture Podcast
We’re bringing you a very special episode with guest host Dr. Kathleen Delate. Tune in as she interviews 4 organic farmers and an organic researcher engaged in organic technologies that may offer some value in organic operations. As with all technology, the benefits of technological innovations must be evaluated along with any trade-offs, which are… Continue reading Innovations in Organic Agriculture Podcast
Making the Transition from Conventional to Organic
Farming organically allows producers to incur many economic and social advantages compared to farming conventionally. Understanding and planning the economic returns of the transition process can aid the producer in planning and in becoming organically certified.