Organic production and consumption has increased to a $39.5 billion industry in the United States with over 22,000 organic farmers. Over 5.4 million acres are in organic production in the U.S., including 164,403 acres of organic vegetables, valued at $1.3 billion. The majority of organic vegetable growers incorporate crop rotations, composting, and cover crops in… Continue reading Crop Rotations, Composting and Cover Crops for Organic Vegetable Production
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Growing Organic Vegetables in Iowa
Organic production and consumption has increased over the past 20 years. Learn how to raise organic vegetables – including strategies for composting, pest management, and disease management.
Iowa State University Extension Fundamentals of Organic Agriculture
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.
Labeling Organic Products
This fact sheet outlines the requirements for labeling with organic certification.
Recordkeeping Requirements Fact Sheet
Fact sheet on recordkeeping requirement for organic certification
Water Quality in Organic Production
Fact sheet on water quality management in organic production.
Biosecurity in USDA Organic Poultry Operations
Fact sheet on biosecurity for certified organic poultry operations.
Organic Livestock Requirements Fact Sheet
Fact sheet that outlines the organic regulations for organic livestock production.
Can GMOs Be Used in Organic Products?
Fact sheet on the organic regulations pertaining to GMO’s.
Wild Crop Production
Fact sheet that helps producers determine if they need the wild crop scope for their organic certification.