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Environmental Benefits of Organic Agriculture: Energy and Climate Change
This webinar was presented in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Through the use of leguminous cover crops, compost, and other organic-approved materials for...
Significance and Value of Non-traded Ecosystem Services on Farmland
A newly-published study comparing organically-managed and conventional farmland in New Zealand found that organic fields consistently provide more value per acre in the production of beans, peas,...
Decoding Organic Feed and Supplement Requirements for Livestock
This webinar focuses on the livestock feed requirements of the National Organic Standards in more detail. The presenters break down livestock feed standards and how they apply to specific systems;...
Quick Start Guide: Organic Livestock Feed and Nutrition
Need a quick reference guide for how to get started with understanding organic rules for livestock feed, supplements and nutrition? Our condensed Quick Start Guide series is designed to answer your...
Big Questions Answered: Application Timing
We know that planning for your farm, business or product around organic certification means that knowing the ins and outs of your “official” status is instrumental for success. So, no...
USDA Public Comments on Genetic Contamination and Coexistence
Genetic contamination of seed and products is a top concern in the organic and non-GE farming and food sectors, presenting formidable challenges due to the way genetically engineered crops perpetuate...
Monetary Value of Ecosystem Services on Organic Farms
Ecosystem services (ES) generated within agricultural landscapes, including field boundaries, are vital for the sustainable supply of food and fibre. However, the value of ES in agriculture has not...
Reduced Tillage in Organic Specialty Crop Systems
This webinar was presented in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and focuses on research aimed at methods to improve soil health by minimizing tillage in...
NOSB Comments: Prevention Strategy Guidance for Excluded Methods Discussion Document
GMO contamination of seed and products is a top concern in the organic industry, presenting formidable challenges due to the way GMOs perpetuate and spread through the...