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5 striking things we’ve learned about pesticides in California
California keeps detailed data on every commercial pesticide applied across the state. It provides a unique look at how, where and when chemicals are used. The Center for Investigative Reporting...
Grassroots Guide to Federal Farm and Food Programs
This guide walks users through dozens of the federal programs and policies most important to sustainable agriculture and how they can be used by farmers, ranchers, and grassroots organizations...
Understanding Genetically Engineered Organisms in Agriculture
This report from Oregon State University discusses how to definie GE organisms in agriculture, how human values affect views on GE crops, food safety and regulations for GE organisms in agriculture,...
Incubator Farm Certification
This webinar discusses how incubator farms operations are set up, the Organic System Plan (OSP) requirements and the compliance points that we look for. There are unique characteristics of this...
Managing for Soil Health on an Organic Farm – A Farmer’s Perspective
This webinar covers how soil health can be improved by using diverse crop rotations, cover crops, and selective tillage to improve soil function and reduce pest problems on an organic...
Weed Management in Organic Pasture
This webinar covers organic management of pasture weeds. Emphasis is placed on cultural, mechanical, and biological control of pasture weeds with specific weed examples...
Commonly Used Organic Inputs
This webinar discusses commonly used inputs in organic production, regulations governing inputs, and how to use the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) list more effectively. Participants learn...
Conservation Buffers in Organic Systems: New England Implementation Guide
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance in installing practices for use as buffers in organic production systems in order to meet the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations....
On-Farm Food Safety and Conservation
This webinar covers co-managing food safety and conservation in specialty crops. A multi-barrier approach is discussed where conservation practices and food safety Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)...