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Oregon Food Infrastructure Gap Analysis
Where could investment catalyze regional food system growth and development? This is the question Ecotrust set out to answer to advance the development of a robust, regional food economy in …...
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...
Audit Trail: A Sample Documentation Process
One of the core practices of your certified organic operation is developing good quality record-keeping and documentation (commonly referred to as an “audit trail”). Use this tool as...
OTCO Guidance on Use of Micronutrients
The FAQ describes the documentation of deficiency for soil health per the National Organic Program (NOP) requirements. The document summarizes NOP’s recommendations for use of chelates and...
Farm Commons
Farm Commons produces guides, flowcharts, checklists, and model documents to help farmers take action on anything from insurance to liability to food...
Organic Production Fact Sheets Series
MOSES developed 30 Organic Fact Sheets to provide easy-to-follow explanations about complex certification requirements and covers topics in: field crops, business management, livestock and orchard...
Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) is a nonprofit organization that promotes organic and sustainable agriculture by providing the education, resources and expertise farmers...
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass
An online multi-media tool that allows users to learn about USDA resources to develop local and regional food enterprises – from seasonal high tunnels that extend the growing season, to...
Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches, and Communities
A one-stop guide to find the details about federal programs and how to apply for them. The publication provides a description along with eligibility and application requirements for each of …...