Wonder Beneath Our Feet

It's easy to feel that soil is beneath you. Most people never give it much thought, unless it needs to...

Passing of Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Rodman

After a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer, editor-in-chief of In Good Tilth magazine, Andrew Rodman, passed away on January 7, 2017.

Jan 11

Transition of Generations

Farms in Utah and Oregon navigate transition between the generations.

Jan 11

Kingsclere Estate Changes Its Approach

"We were fixing the same problems over and over again. Why were we fighting this bad ground instead of just putting it into grass?" Grass needs cattle, and looking at the economic side, an organic dairy herd seemed the obvious answer.

Marianne Landzettel Jan 11

Membership Spotlight: Ken Corricello, Trufflebert Farm

In 1969, Ken Corricello was drafted into service for the Vietnam War. A well-worn story, his life was changed by uncontrollable circumstances and a bit of luck.

allisonkeir Jan 11

IGT Digital Short: Opportunities in Organics

IGT Digital presents a look at networking event for growers and buyers of organic crops, held at the Oregon State University North Willamette Research and Extension Center in December 2016. We hear from both sides as they share opportunities and challenges for supporting the growth of organic agriculture around the country.

Jan 11

Perspectives: Winter 2017

Hear from some of the leading changemakers and visionaries helping create a brighter food future. Each issue we chat with a farmer, a chef, a consumer advocate and a food producer, learning about what challenges and opportunities we face across all parts of our food system on a specific topic.

Jan 11

The Building Blocks of Organic Hotspots

When it comes to organic foods, everyone seems to benefit. Consumer demand for organically produced goods continues to show double-digit growth, which results in market incentives for U.S. farmers across a broad range of products, reports the Economic Research Service, a USDA agency.

Marcia Wade Talbert Jan 11

The Financial Roller Coaster of Transition

Organic food sales have been growing at a double-digit annual rate for the past several years, but growth in certified organic acreage has been much slower. With demand outpacing supply, imports of organic food products are rising dramatically and organic price premiums remain strong.

Robert P. King & Gigi Digiacomo Jan 11

In Memory of a Tilth Pioneer

On November 26, 2016, Yvonne Frost, an organic pioneer and co-founder of Oregon Tilth passed away. As news spread, we heard from many across the organic community who shared memories and experiences working with this organic visionary. She left an impressive legacy.

Chris Schreiner Jan 11

Oregon Tilth & Oregon State University Partnership Aids Organic Farmers

Oregon's organic farmers will benefit from new research, education and outreach thanks to a new OSU Organic Extension program, dedicated to building and sustaining organic agriculture — Oregon's fastest-growing farm sector.

Andrew Rodman Jan 11

A Talk With Wendy Johnson

We sit down and chat with Wendy Johnson, a beginning row crop and livestock farmer near Charles City, Iowa. She recently completed her transition from conventional production to organic and shares some of her challenges, successes and the importance of great mentors.

Andrew Rodman Jan 11

The Need for Transition Assistance

Time. Knowledge. Money. For many, making the switch to organic agriculture is simply not feasible. The need for better support, including innovative policy solutions, is imperative in the movement to meet demands for more organic production in the United States.