Cover crops help address soil degradation to weed pressure and nutrient depletion.
Type: Fact Sheets
Weed Management on Two Organic Fruit Farms (Marbleseed)
Weed Management on Two Organic Fruit Farms; one in Minnesota and the other in Wisconsin.
Pest Management for Urban Farms (Iowa State University)
Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers
Many organizations, organic certifiers, and even the USDA organic regulations provide glossaries of terms for organic certification, but many of those terms are not relevant to handling operations. In this resource, Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers, you will find lists of common words, phrases, terms, and acronyms used in the organic certification… Continue reading Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers
Certification Process Overview for Handlers
Obtaining organic certification as a handler or processor can feel like a daunting task. Understanding the certification process from beginning to end can provide confidence in starting the endeavor. In this resource, we detail the full certification process from application to determination, and lay out the players who you will encounter along the way. This… Continue reading Certification Process Overview for Handlers
A Newcomer’s Guide to Organic Regulations for Handlers
Every certified handling operation in the United States is required to comply with the USDA organic regulations. These rules ensure the integrity of the organic supply chain and marketplace, but studying legal terminology and language can induce a headache in even the most savvy reader. In this guide, we will take a plain language tour… Continue reading A Newcomer’s Guide to Organic Regulations for Handlers
State-Level Organic Factsheets
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has developed state-by-state “leave behinds” that are meant to communicate the size of the organic market, the importance of organic research investments, and regional research priorities. Explore the map by hovering over states names to discover some high-level facts about organic agriculture research in those regions. To learn more,… Continue reading State-Level Organic Factsheets
Dry Matter Intake from Pasture: Fact Sheet
2-page fact sheet providing broad overview of pasture & grazing requirements for certified organic ruminant livestock.
Organic Small Grain Marketing (OGRAIN-Wisconsin)
This Fact Sheet provides an overview of some potential small grain market options and contracts in the Upper Midwest compiled from a 2022 study of small grain farmers.
Crop Insurance for Specialty and Organic Grains (OGRAIN-Wisconsin)
This Fact Sheet provides information on purchasing crop insurance for organic and specialty grains in the Upper Midwestern U.S.