Promoting Beneficial Insects in Vineyards for Conservation Biological Control
Watch this webinar to learn about ecological (natural) pest management in vineyards. Vineyards are a rapidly expanding specialty crop industry across the U.S., and they represent an easy entry point...
Community Alliance with Family Farmers FSMA Webinars
Find past webinar recordings and pdfs of slideshows below. 4 Part Webinar Series for Growers: 1: Webinar July 24th, 2017 Title: “Does FSMA Apply to Your Farm? Who and What is Exempt?”...
Organic Agriculture in the 2018 Farm Bill
Federal policy plays a critical role in supporting organic production systems. Later this year, Congress intends to pass the next Farm Bill, which will shape agricultural policy and investments for...
Innovative Organic Weed Control
This webinar explored the use of “air-propelled abrasive grit” (crushed walnuts, corncobs, olive pits, pelletized organic fertilizers, etc.) for selective weed control. This innovative...
Risky Business: Assessing Areas of Risk for Current and Potential Organic Operations
Risks are threats, but can also be opportunities in life and business. During this webinar we cover topics to help organic operations make strides in managing various potential risks. The presenters...
Sanitation, Contamination Prevention, and Facility Pest Management for Organic Processors
Unsure what you can and can’t use for sanitizing equipment and food contact surfaces? Worried about whether your operation is taking the proper steps to ensure the prevention of contamination and...
Non-Ruminant Organic Livestock on Pasture
Watch this webinar about conservation opportunities for producers with pigs, chickens and other livestock on pasture. Producers are increasingly interested in keeping pigs, chickens and other...
Organics and Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture has emerged as a popular term to explain a “beyond sustainable” approach to farming and grazing that regenerates the soil and improves the environment. This webinar...
Results of Organic Focused Conservation Innovation Grants
Watch this webinar to learn more about completed USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grants that have supported organic agriculture. David Redhage discussed the...
Innovative Cover Crop Techniques
Watch this webinar to learn about new and innovative uses of cover crops in organic vegetable and strawberry production. Speakers will cover a range of topics including the use of cover crops in beds...