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Nutrient Management Plan (590) in Organic Systems: Western States 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...
Sustainable Production Using Year-Round High Tunnels
This webinar features a family farmer’s experiences using multiple high tunnels to plant successions, diversify produce offerings, and produce high quality specialty produce...
Organic Crop Production Overview
This publication provides an overview of the key concepts and practices of certified organic crop production. It also presents perspectives on many of the notions, myths, and issues that have...
Cover Crop (340) in Organic Systems: California 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...
Orchard Floor Management in Organic Systems
This webinar covers an overview of some of the most recent research related to nutrient management, tillage, weed control, and pest management in organic...
Organic Fertilizer and Cover Crop Calculator
This free online tool compares the nutrient value and cost of cover crops, organic and synthetic fertilizers and compost. Use this Excel Calculator to develop well balanced and cost effective...
Crop Conversion Calculator
This tool by the Rodale Institute allows you to create a side-by-side comparison of conventional and organic management on your farm. Just select the crop you’d like to compare and …...
Resource Guide for Organic Insect and Disease Management
This guide was developed to provide a useful and scientifically accurate reference for organic farmers and agricultural professionals who are searching for information on best practices, available...
Guide for Organic Processors
This publication serves as a guide for organic operators and explains the USDA organic regulations that are relevant to those who wish to process their organic crops and label or …...
Farmers’ Guide to Organic Contracts
This new resource for the organic community can help organic farmers evaluate, negotiate, and manage contract agreements with buyers of organic farm...