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
Type: Fact Sheets
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.
