This publication focuses on organic control of flea beetles, one of the more serious vegetable crop pests. Cultural and biological options are discussed along with alternative pesticidal materials.
Type: Manuals/Guides
Organic IPM Field Guide
The idea behind this field guide was to provide a pictorial guide about the concepts of organic IPM and important pests and beneficials. The focus of the document is implementing ecologically-based strategies to prevent pests from becoming a problem in the first place. ATTRA attempted to limit the text to provide only useful take-home’ messages… Continue reading Organic IPM Field Guide
Cover Crop in Organic Systems: Oregon Implementation Guide
This document provides an overview of how the NRCS Cover Crop (340) conservation practice can be implemented on organic operations. It discusses different purposes for the practice’s use, design considerations, and how installation might differ in organic systems. Specifically, it outlines techniques and specifications to help NRCS conservationists and partners meet the requirements of the… Continue reading Cover Crop in Organic Systems: Oregon Implementation Guide
Cover Crop in Organic Systems: Western States Implementation Guide
This document provides an overview of how the NRCS Cover Crop (340) conservation practice can be implemented on organic operations. It discusses different purposes for the practice’s use, design considerations, and how installation might differ in organic systems. Specifically, it outlines techniques and specifications to help NRCS conservationists and partners meet the requirements of the… Continue reading Cover Crop in Organic Systems: Western States Implementation Guide
Protecting Organic Crops from the Impacts of Genetic Modification Technology
This brief overview provides basic information on how not to jeopardize organic certification or lose markets from inadvertent contamination by genetically modified crops and the synthetic and prohibited materials used in their production.
Organic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Marketing and Production
This publication is an overview of organic production and marketing of the cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae family) commonly known as “pumpkins” or classified as “winter squash.” Production includes planting and soil management, weed control, and management of insect pests and diseases, as well as post-harvest protocols. Marketing looks at culinary varieties and varieties sold as ornamentals. A… Continue reading Organic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Marketing and Production
Organic Crop Production Overview
This publication provides an overview of the key concepts and practices of certified organic crop production. It also presents perspectives on many of the notions, myths, and issues that have become associated with organic agriculture over time. A guide to useful ATTRA resources and to several non-ATTRA publications is provided.
Pressure-Treated Wood: Organic and Natural Alternatives
This publication provides an overview of the key concepts and practices of certified organic crop production. It also presents perspectives on many of the notions, myths, and issues that have become associated with organic agriculture over time. A guide to useful ATTRA resources and to several non-ATTRA publications is provided.
Quick Start Guide: Organic Livestock Feed and Nutrition
Need a quick reference guide for how to get started with understanding organic rules for livestock feed, supplements and nutrition? Oregon Tilth’s condensed Quick Start Guide series is designed to answer your big questions quickly, give examples and point to helpful tools to get started
Grazing Planning Manual and Workbook
This manual provides all the resources you need to write your grazing plan, monitor its efficacy, and adjust your management throughout the grazing season. Periodically reviewing your plan and records will help you assess how well you are working toward your goals and will suggest ways to improve the next season. The manual starts with… Continue reading Grazing Planning Manual and Workbook