Safe and Effective Use of OMRI-Listed Pesticides

Ethan Grundberg, (Cornell’s Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program), presented best practices, explained the USDA National Organic Program and Organic Materials Review Institute, and provided an overview of commonly used applications including Bacillus thuringiensis, neem, pyrethrins, and spinosads. This is the second slideshow presented in the Organic Pesticide Basics / Fundamentos de los Pesticidas Orgánicos… Continue reading Safe and Effective Use of OMRI-Listed Pesticides

Organic Pesticide Basics

In this introductory presentation, Raul E. Lemus-Garza (Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County), lays out key terminology, pesticide classification, and labeling. This is the first slideshow presented in the webinar recording of Organic Pesticide Basics / Fundamentos de los Pesticidas Orgánicos.

Entendiendo los diferentes métodos de control de plagas (Understanding Different Methods of Pest Control)

This presentation by Raúl E. Lemus Garza, Understanding Different Methods of Pest Control, reinforces and dives deeper into some of the IPM concepts laid out in IPM Basics, including the concept of threshold levels, pest scouting, and options for cultural, mechanical, and biological control as alternatives to chemical controls. This presentation is in Spanish only.

PSU Extension: History and Evolution of Organic Pest Management

This Spanish-language presentation by Maria Gorgo-Simcox of Penn State Extension covers the history and evolution of Integrated Pest Management including the concept of bioaccumulation. Gorgo-Simcox defines the “pest” in IPM before discussing the various cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical controls that are in an organic growers toolbox for managing those pests.

Presentation materials on organic basics

https://www.organicagronomy.org/organic-101-webinar Slide deck for upcoming Organic 101 webinar

Webinar: Preserving Organic Integrity: A Marker Bill for Organic Imports

Webinar: Protecting Your Farm From Buyer Bankruptcy

Organic Farming…Certified or Not

A slide deck presentation about the organic certification process.

Evaluating Organic Inputs for Improving Soil Health in Blueberry Production

In this webinar, Shikha Singh of Oregon State University will discuss the suitability of different locally available organic materials to improve the quality of sandy and calcareous soils of eastern Oregon and Washington and improve organic blueberry production. More specifically, we are looking at impacts of different organic amendments on physical, chemical, and biological health… Continue reading Evaluating Organic Inputs for Improving Soil Health in Blueberry Production

Organic Grain Mentorship Mentee Curriculum

This is the core mentee curriculum for the Organic Grain Mentorship Program occurring in Illinois. This resource outlines the structure of the program, the major topics to be covered, and a system of feedback and evaluation for mentors, mentees, and the program.