Transitioning to organic requires upfront investments in soil building and organic weed management. Organic price premiums may cover some of these initial expenditures, but the returns on these investments are typically delayed until the end of the three-year transition period. This webinar explores the economics of transitioning to organic and report on strategies that are… Continue reading Investing in Organic Production: Economics of Transition
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Online Sales Platforms for Farmers
Watch this webinar to learn more about direct-to-consumer online sales platforms.
Using Cost Information for business Management and Business Decision Making
Watch this presentation by Oregon Tilth’s Farm Viability Specialist, Tanya Murray, to learn about ways that cost of production information can be used to manage your business and make better business decisions. This presentation features examples and lessons learned from three diversified vegetable farms that have determined the crop-specific costs of production for all of… Continue reading Using Cost Information for business Management and Business Decision Making
Increase the Sustainability of Your Business
As a certified organic business, you already have a leg up when it comes to sustainability. But what does “sustainability” mean? What is sustainable about being an organic business, and how can you continue to deepen your commitment to sustainability? This webinar answers these questions by highlighting eleven “Sustainability Indicator” areas for the organic products… Continue reading Increase the Sustainability of Your Business
Risky Business: Assessing Areas of Risk for Current and Potential Organic Operations
Risks are threats, but can also be opportunities in life and business. During this webinar we cover topics to help organic operations make strides in managing various potential risks. The presenters discuss risk assessment and management for organic farmers and processors, as well as transitioning, new, and long-time producers.
Compliance Spotlight: Sanitation, Contamination, Prevention, and Facility Pest Management for Organic Processors
Unsure what you can and can’t use for sanitizing equipment and food contact surfaces? Worried about whether your operation is taking the proper steps to ensure the prevention of contamination and commingling of your organic products? Confused about pest management practices within or around your organic facility? Have no fear. OTCO staff will covered these… Continue reading Compliance Spotlight: Sanitation, Contamination, Prevention, and Facility Pest Management for Organic Processors
Managing Pests Organically in the Garden and Orchard
Did you combat pests in your garden or orchard this season? Are you interested in learning about organic strategies for controlling those pests? This virtual workshop was recorded 1n October 2020. During the workshop, NCAT Horticulture Specialists Guy Ames and Luke Freeman discussed the following topics: Principles of organic pest management What is integrated pest… Continue reading Managing Pests Organically in the Garden and Orchard
Pollinator Plantings in Organic Pastures
This webinar investigates how organic pasture systems have the potential to do much more than just feed livestock. If managed properly, pastures and rangeland can include many forbs (herbaceous flowering plant) – from forage legumes to wildflowers – that provide nutrients for livestock, pollen and nectar for honey bees, native bees and other pollinators, and… Continue reading Pollinator Plantings in Organic Pastures
Recordkeeping for Organics: Tips, Tricks, and Questions Answered
This webinar video helps producers understand what records are required to apply for organic certification. We also share “sound and sensible” recordkeeping practices that producers can implement to demonstrate organic compliance to inspectors and certifiers.
Innovative Cover Crop Techniques
Watch this webinar to learn about new and innovative uses of cover crops in organic vegetable and strawberry production. Speakers will cover a range of topics including the use of cover crops in beds and furrows between black plastic mulch; using cover crops to reduce tillage and for nitrogen; and interseeding cover crops.