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Analysis of the Organic Market in Oregon
This webinar shares Oregon Tilth’s analysis of the market for organic specialty crops in Oregon. We report on our study of wholesale buyers’ purchasing of organic specialty crops in the...
Major Obstacles Faced by Organic Processors
The primary goal of this research project was to discover what processors in the upper Midwest have experienced as major obstacles when beginning or expanding an organic processing endeavor. In...
National Organic Farming Handbook
The NRCS Organic Farming Handbook was developed to support NRCS conservation planners and other agricultural professionals as they work with organic producers. The handbook describes organic systems...
Big Questions Answered: Understanding a Noncompliance
Understanding the best practices for avoidable mistakes goes a long way to eliminate preventable extra work and headaches. We know that it can be challenging to navigate all the aspects …...
Environmental Benefits of Organic Agriculture: Soil
This webinar was presented in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Soil building practices such as crop rotations, cover crops, and organic fertilizers are central...
Good Agricultural Practices for Small Diversified Farms: Tips and Strategies to Reduce Risk and Pass an Audit
Through a partnership with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, North Carolina State University/North Carolina Cooperative Extension faculty conducted research in 2011 and 2012 to evaluate and...
Understanding Organic Labeling Requirements and Label Claims
This webinar addresses labeling requirements under the National Organic Program as well as other labeling claims such as non-GMO, natural and more. Join Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) staff...
Organic Product Labeling and Composition Guide
This document discusses the labeling requirements of the standards to which we certify. Covered are all certification categories from a bulk labeled single ingredient product to complicated...
Big Questions Answered: Using Approved Inputs
We understand that it can be challenging to keep track of what is allowed as an input in your certified organic operation and what is not. Some times one input …...
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...