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Compliance Spotlight: The New Animal Welfare Regulations and their Impact on Organic Livestock Producers
With the new Animal Welfare Regulations projected finalization in 2017, OTCO wants to prepare livestock operations for the upcoming changes. During the webinar, we explained the new changes in...
Lessons Learned: Planning Pastures for Pollinator Habitat
Farmers using rotational grazing methods — allowing livestock to graze in one area while other areas recover — benefit from applying pollinator conservation to their pasture management plans. On...
Testimony to the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Regarding HB 2469
Oregon Tilth provided written testimony to the Oregon House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources in support of HB 2469. The testimony outlined the adverse impact that insufficient oversight...
Considerations for Transitioning Perennial Production to Organic
This webinar was presented in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Science and Technology National Technology Support Centers. Organic fruit production is...
Assistance Programs and Educational Resources for Organic Farms
One of the biggest challenges for transitioning and organic producers is being unsure of where to go, or who to contact, for assistance. Finding the right answers to questions and figuring out how to...
Breaking New Ground: Farmer Perspectives on Organic Transition
Breaking New Ground: Farmer Perspectives on Organic Transition, a joint report released by Oregon Tilth and Oregon State University’s Center for Small Farms & Community Food...
Transitioning Small Grain Production to Organic
This webinar was presented in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)- Science and Technology National Technology Support Centers. Grain farmers consider trying...
Lessons Learned: Understanding Financial Strategies for Organic Transition
In 2015, the Organic Trade Association reported organic product sales of $43.3 billion, up 11 percent from 2014. Based on these numbers, the case seems simple: transitioning to organic agriculture...
Residue and Tillage Management in Organic Farming Systems: Western States
This webinar was presented in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Science and Technology National Technology Support Centers. The third of this three-part...
How to Submit Changes & Request Approvals for your Organic System Plan (OSP)
Are you wondering what needs to be submitted to Oregon Tilth regarding your organic certification? Do you need to add a new product, material or land parcel to your Organic System Plan (OSP)? This...