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Conservation Buffers in Organic Systems: Pennyslvania 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. …...
Nutrient Management Plan (590) in Organic Systems: Kentucky Implementation Guide
This document is an instruction guide for creating and implementing a nutrient management plan (NMP) on certified or transitioning organic lands. An NMP for organically managed lands describes the...
Cover Crop (340) in Organic Systems: Kentucky Implementation Guide
This document provides an overview of how the NRCS Cover Crop (340) conservation practice can be implemented on organic operations. It discusses different purposes for the practice’s use, design...
Common NRCS Practices Related to Pest Management on Organic Farms
This webinar demonstrates how certain USDA NRCS practices that have primary resource protection benefits can also have significant Integrated Pest Management (IPM) benefits to organic producers....
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...
EQIP Organic Initiative Practice List and National Organic Program Rules Correlation Matrix
The EQIP Correlation Matrix compares the Organic System Plan (OSP) and organic certification requirements with NRCS practices. Not all practices are appropriate in all areas; consult the matrix for a...
Enhancing Organic Agriculture in Oregon
A report from Oregon State University and Oregon Tilth offers insights into how to enhance organic agriculture in Oregon. Unlike traditional agriculture research assessments, the report reaches...
Transitioning to Organic Production
This publication lays out many promising conversion strategies, covering typical organic farming production practices, innovative marketing ideas and federal standards for certified organic crop...
Quick Start Guide: Transition to Organic
Need a quick reference guide for how to get started with transitioning to organic? Our condensed Quick Start Guide series is designed to answer your big questions quickly, give examples …...
Transitioning to Organic Production
This webinar was presented in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Science and Technology National Technology Support Centers. This webinar explores the...