In this video, Chris Hoffner of Hoffner Organic Dairy in Mount Olive, North Carolina, shares his multigenerational family farm’s journey toward organic certification. Established in 1956, Hoffner Organic Dairy transitioned to organic production in 2007. Chris reflects on the challenges and rewards of organic dairy farming and discusses the importance of community learning and the… Continue reading Organic Transition Journey: Hoffner Organic Dairy
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Organic Transition Journey: Tumbling Shoals Farm
In this video, Shiloh Avery of Tumbling Shoals Farm in North Carolina discusses the evolution of her certified organic vegetable operation. She shares insights on farm expansion, soil health, crop rotation, disease prevention, the balance of administrative and field roles, and the critical role of mentorship. She also reflects on how fostering a supportive farm… Continue reading Organic Transition Journey: Tumbling Shoals Farm
Organic Transition Journey: Tenacious Agrarian Farm
In this video, Adam Smith of Tenacious Agrarian Farm in Hickory, North Carolina, shares his journey toward organic certification. Through his connection with SE TOPP mentor Shiloh Avery of Tumbling Shoals Farm, Adam highlights the value of mentorship in understanding certification paperwork, audit preparation, and the importance of choosing the right certifier for long-term success.
Virtual Farm Tour – Inyoni Organic Farm
Nick Batty is founder and owner of Inyoni Organic Farm, a USDA certified organic farm located in Naples, Florida. The farm produces up to 50 different varieties of organically grown and harvested vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. Nick, drawing on over two decades of experience, shares insights on the farm’s operations, methods for production including… Continue reading Virtual Farm Tour – Inyoni Organic Farm
Farm Spotlight: Tomato Trellising and Fertilizing at Oxford College Farm in Oxford, GA
This video covers two of the most effective ways to support your tomato plants, using cages and Hortanova netting trellising. Learn when to use cages versus trellising, which method works best for different tomato varieties, and how to feed your plants organically throughout the growing season.
Mock Organic Inspection – Introduction and Preparation (Organic Association of Kentucky)
Organic Grain Market Update and Buyer Perspectives (OGRAIN)
Join Argus Senior Reporter Alexander Schultz as he shares his view on Argus’ Organic Commodity Outlook for U.S. organic corn and soybean markets. He provides a review of how market fundamentals have shifted, and what that means for market and price risk for the year ahead. Also, hear buyer perspectives from John Wepking, an organic… Continue reading Organic Grain Market Update and Buyer Perspectives (OGRAIN)
Panel: Managing Organic No-Till Soybeans (OGRAIN)
This video provides a how-to guide for growing organic no-till soybeans from 3 experienced organic no-till farmers and a university researcher. It includes university research updates as well as farmer led discussions on growing organic no-till soybeans.
Panel: Marketing a Diverse Grain Rotation (OGRAIN)
Join three farmers as they share their efforts and journey marketing a diverse grain rotation, from dierct-to-consumer, to wholesale buyers, and beyond.
Cost of Production Tools for Organic Grains (OGRAIN)
This video discusses ways to improve your production and accounting records, calculate your organic grain cost of production, and account for the ‘tricky two’ fixed costs that often get overlooked. Eric dives into Ohio’s organic grain Excel enterprise budgets in this video in order to help your farm evaluate costs for 2025 and beyond.