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Organic sales during COVID-19
The Captial Press discusses the organic produce sales continue to rise throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Organic Trade Association reports sales are 16 percent higher in than the same timeframe...
Using NRCS to conserve water and increase farm production
Certified organic farms are required to maintain and improve natural resources. Covering the costs to take on conservation efforts can be a barrier for some. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation...
Farmers can get financial support through Dec. 11 (COVID-19 disruptions)
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Fund 2 (CFAP2) is a much improved financial support program for farmers. After providing feedback with other partners, CFAP2 now accounts for organic crop rates, a...
Oregon Tilth submits comments for the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Proposed Rule
The USDA National Organic Program’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule is a critical leap forward. It takes on concerns about fraud and promotes consistent oversight of...
Oregon Tilth submits comments for the Fall 2020 National Organic Standards Board Meeting
Oregon Tilth published comments for the National Organic Standards Board’s fall 2020 meeting. Here’s a quick summary with links to our public comments: Marine Macroalgae in Crop...
Protect 2020 Cost Share funds to help organic farmers
The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program helps certified operators afford the expense of organic certification. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2020. From 2020 through 2023, the...
More hemp farms making the transition to organic
Capital Press shares how the rise of hemp farming offers opportunities to transition to organic and building a sustainable marketplace for hemp-derived products. OTCO-certified client, Lazarus...
Improvements made to Fertilizer and Cover Crop Calculator
Evaluating cover crop options, an essential part of healthy and resilient farms, is tricky. In partnership with Oregon State University, we launched the Organic Fertilizer and Cover Crop...
Oregon Tilth offices closed on July 3, 2020
Oregon Tilth will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July on Friday, July 3, 2020. We will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 9:00am PT. All messages …...
Celebrating three years of Bee Better Certified
During Pollinator Week three years ago, we launched Bee Better Certified in partnership with our friends at The Xerces Society. Pollinator populations are in decline, putting agricultural...