Raising Organic Right: A How-to for Livestock Compliance

Explore key updates in organic livestock certification from the “Raising Organic Right: A How-to for Livestock Compliance” workshop, hosted by Florida Organic Growers and Clemson University. This session dives into the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, evolving livestock regulations, and the role of certification body collaboration. Gain practical compliance tips and hear directly from Clemson… Continue reading Raising Organic Right: A How-to for Livestock Compliance

Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms

Discover innovative and soil-friendly strategies for weed control in organic farming. Featuring Dr. Carlene Chase, Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, this session dives into techniques like cover cropping, living mulches, and sustainable practices tailored to organic systems. Learn how to reduce environmental impact and boost farm resilience through practical insights… Continue reading Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms

Webinar: Funding & Financing | 2025 OGRAIN Winter Conference

Hear from farmers and support organizations about alternative funding opportunities in conservation and value-added enterprises. Speakers: Meagan Duberstein EQIP Program Manager, NRCS Tom Manley Organic Conservation Specialist , Marbleseed/NRCS Kaleb Ortner Organic Agronomy Specialist , Marbleseed Andy Larson Farm Program Manager , The Food Finance Institute (FFI) Will Glazik Silver Tree Spirits, Paxton, IL

Webinar: Seed Sourcing and OSA Resources (Organic Seed Alliance)

This webinar provides information on organic seed sourcing accessible right from your farm or office—guiding farmers and agricultural professionals through OSA’s free online resources to help them develop actionable strategies for overcoming key challenges in their transition to organic production.

Panel Discussion: Managing Weeds Organically in Market Gardens (Missouri Organic Association)

A Practical Resource Guide for Regenerative & Organic Farmers with Katie Nixon of Green Gate Family Farm, Kevin Prather of Springfield Community Gardens, Tom Ruggieri of Fair Share Farm and Clint Shannon of Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture where different methods of weed management from cover crops to flame weeders and everything in between are… Continue reading Panel Discussion: Managing Weeds Organically in Market Gardens (Missouri Organic Association)

Organic Weed Management in Row Crop with Dave Campbell (Missouri Organic Association)

Dave Campbell, an organic farmer with over 30 years of experience in Illinois and Wisconsin, shares practical strategies and real-world insights on managing weeds in organic farming systems. Topics covered in this session include: 🌱 Soil health and the role of calcium-magnesium ratios 🌱 Mechanical tillage and cultivation tools (rotary hoe, tine weeder, roll cultivator)… Continue reading Organic Weed Management in Row Crop with Dave Campbell (Missouri Organic Association)