Type: Research & Case Studies
TOPP Farmer to Farmer Learning
In every field, knowledge grows stronger when it’s shared. Through NOFA NH and TOPP, farmers come together to learn from one another’s successes, challenges, and lived experience. In this video, we ask farmers why farmer to farmer learning matters, and how community continues to shape the future of agriculture.
Developing an Organic System Plan for USDA Certification: A case study of Rutgers Gardens Student Farm
DEVELOPING AN ORGANIC SYSTEM PLAN FOR USDA CERTIFICATION: A CASE STUDY OF THE RUTGERS GARDENS STUDENT FARM
Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities Addendum
Transition to Organic -River Ridge Farm (Connecticut)
This video interviews Dakota Rudloff-Eastman and Matthew Went, owners and operators of River Ridge Farm in Portland, Connecticut. River Ridge Farm is the one of the first farms in Connecticut to participate in TOPP. Dakota and Matt discuss how they heard about TOPP, how the transition process was less challenging than they expected, how their… Continue reading Transition to Organic -River Ridge Farm (Connecticut)
Dancing Harvest Farm-Transition To Organic (Maine)
Dancing Harvest transition to organic partnership video. Focus: Maine, TOPP impact and mentorship.
Get to Know Windy N Ranch (WA) – Certified Organic Livestock Operation
A brief introduction to Windy N Ranch, a certified organic operation in Ellensburg, WA. They raise cattle, sheep, goats, swine, layers, and meat birds on 1,000 acres of pasture. This resource provides an overview of the ins and outs of their operation, including feed practices, pasture management, and marketing.
Certified Livestock Shorts – Windy N Ranch
This video is a 3 minute introduction to Windy N Ranch, a certified organic livestock operation located in Ellensburg, WA.
Certified Livestock Shorts – Cosmic Apple Gardens
This video is a 3-minute introduction to Cosmic Apple Gardens, a certified organic livestock operation located in Victor, ID. Check out NW TOPP’s 15-minute video on this operation – which more dives into the production details – at this link.
Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities
The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC), in collaboration with Oregon Tilth and the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (NW TOPP), and Spork Consulting conducted a Rhodiola market research project in early 2024. This work aimed to explore the current state and potential of Rhodiola farming in Alaska, identifying both existing and prospective growers, determining… Continue reading Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities