fact-sheets on crop rotations for organic farming systems.
Type: Fact Sheets
Establishing Organic Buffers
This fact-sheets from WSDA explains the organic regulations on boundaries and buffer zones and how to minimize risk of contamination by using buffers.
Seed, Annual Seedling and Planting Stock Guidelines
This fact-sheets provides guidance on organic regulations for seeds, seedlings, and planting stock.
Preventing Commingling/Contamination in Organic Handling
USDA organic regulations require certified handlers to prevent commingling of organic and non-organic products. Handlers must also prevent organic products from being contaminated by any prohibited material. Learn the basic requirements of preventing commingling and contamination in organic handling with this fact sheet.
Use of Chlorine in Organic Handling
This factsheet outlines best practices for using chlorine in organic handling.
Input Materials for Use in Organic Crop Production
This fact sheet from WSDA outlines how to determine if an input material meets the USDA organic regulations and would be allowed for use on an organic farm.
Guidelines for Using Mulches and Weed Barriers
Fact sheet that provides guidelines for using mulches and weed barrers in organic production
Natural Resource and Biodiversity Conservation
Fact sheet on USDA organic regulations for natural resource and biodiversity conservation.
Crop Pest, Weed, and Disease Preventative Practices
Fact sheet on preventative practices for pest, weed, and disease managment for organic production.
Manure and Compost Application Timing
Fact sheet on using manure and compost in organic production