Part two of the webinar series. Korey Fauque and his wife Wendy farm 4,500 acres of dryland ground in northern Montana where there is a 10-inch to 12-inche average rainfall. They grow spring wheat, winter wheat, barley, canola, mustard, yellow peas, chickpeas, and cover crops. They run 70 head of Moderator cattle (Aberdeen Angus crossed… Continue reading Livestock and Crops: Korey Fauque’s Montana Dryland Farm Part II
Type: Webinars
Understanding Multiple Ingredient Product Formulations
This webinar digs deep into formulations for multi-ingredient processed products under the National Organic Standards. Join us to learn more about the National List and allowed non-organic ingredients, as well as functionality and resources for formulating your product for compliance.
Product Composition and Labeling: 100% Organic and Organic
Watch this webinar to learn about the composition and labeling requirements of the National Organic Program (NOP) for farmers, processors, and handlers. This webinar is the first part of a two-part series. Part one explores the resources necessary for producing and representing products compliant to the 100% Organic and Organic categories of the NOP. These… Continue reading Product Composition and Labeling: 100% Organic and Organic
Product Composition and Labeling: Made with Organic
Watch this webinar to learn about the composition and labeling requirements of the National Organic Program (NOP). This webinar is the second part of a two-part series and will discuss the resources necessary for producing and representing products compliant to the “Made with Organic” category of the NOP. These resources include the NOP standard, NOP… Continue reading Product Composition and Labeling: Made with Organic
Understanding Organic Labeling Requirements and Label Claims
This webinar addresses labeling requirements under the National Organic Program as well as other labeling claims such as non-GMO, natural and more. Join Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) staff and other guest speakers to learn about the intricacies of various label claims and how to ensure that your labels are compliant.
Investing in Organic Production: Economics of Transition
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
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.