Heritage Grains and Beans of the Northeast

The earliest Old World explorers to ever step foot in New England all made reference to the diversity of flint corn, dry beans, and sunflowers being grown here by the native people. These crops not only shaped the future of American agriculture and foodways, but also the world. Yet, despite the very practical value they… Continue reading Heritage Grains and Beans of the Northeast

Exploring the Current Organic Milk Market and Certification

What is happening in the organic milk market? What do you need to consider if you are interested in transitioning to become a certified organic dairy farm? Join us to learn about the current state of the organic milk market and increase your understanding of certification standards for land and livestock. This meeting will support… Continue reading Exploring the Current Organic Milk Market and Certification

Introduction to Organic regulations for Food Hubs

Powerpoint outlining OG regulations and the TOPPS program – specifically focused for Food Hubs (VT)

March 2025 Santa Maria CAPCA presentation

Slideset comparing and contrasting biological (organic) and conventional insecticide performance characteristics.

An Introduction to Disease and Pest Management in Vegetable Crops

An Introduction to Disease and Pest Management in Vegetable Crops This comprehensive presentation offers an introduction to the fundamental aspects of plant pests and diseases. The session covered a broad spectrum of topics, beginning with an overview of the primary types of plant diseases, including bacterial, fungal, viral, and abiotic diseases, as well as the… Continue reading An Introduction to Disease and Pest Management in Vegetable Crops

Dry Matter Intake and Feed Audits

This resource was created to share information about the dry matter intake and NOP compliance.

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.

Entendiendo los diferentes métodos de control de plagas (Understanding Different Methods of Pest Control)

This presentation by Raúl E. Lemus Garza, Understanding Different Methods of Pest Control, reinforces and dives deeper into some of the IPM concepts laid out in IPM Basics, including the concept of threshold levels, pest scouting, and options for cultural, mechanical, and biological control as alternatives to chemical controls. This presentation is in Spanish only.

PSU Extension: History and Evolution of Organic Pest Management

This Spanish-language presentation by Maria Gorgo-Simcox of Penn State Extension covers the history and evolution of Integrated Pest Management including the concept of bioaccumulation. Gorgo-Simcox defines the “pest” in IPM before discussing the various cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical controls that are in an organic growers toolbox for managing those pests.