As Julie Nelson, former intern at OFRF, moves onto the next chapter, she reflects on her experience gaining experience with food and agricultural policy and advocacy work in the US, while building professional confidence during her internship. The post From Classrooms to Congress appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more

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Discover how Technical Note 12 enhances access to conservation programs for organic farms. Learn how to use it and get tips for working with your NRCS office. The post Why Technical Note 12 Is Such a Big Deal appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more

Learn how organic principles can benefit both certified and conventional systems, improving soil health, biodiversity, and resilience against climate change. OFRF invites producers managing organically on non-certified land to share their experiences, helping to strengthen the case for increased organic research funding to find agricultural solutions that benefit all farmers. The post Organic Practices and Systems on Non-Certified Land appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more

Maggie Dungan runs Salad Days Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, a diverse vegetable operation situated on 30 acres and certified organic since 2015. She is participating in OFRF's Farmer Led Trials (FLT) Program to learn more about the temporal and population effect of solarization on the beneficial microbes in the high tunnel. The post Farmer Led Trials Program Spotlight: Salad Days Farm appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more

Greentree Naturals Farm is a beacon of organic farming in Northern Idaho. For over three decades they have cultivated a rich diversity of vegetables, herbs, and more, while championing community education and environmental stewardship. This feature explores their commitment to organic farming, innovative research, and the challenges they face. The post A Commitment to Community and the Land appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more

Optimally functioning soil biota is essential to healthy agro-ecosystems — it feeds crops, enhances resilience, protects water quality, and contributes to long-term farm viability. This article addresses growing concerns about the impact of agrochemicals, including herbicides and synthetic fertilizers, on soil health, diving into recent research to uncover the facts, and the uncertainties. The post Understanding the Impact of Herbicides and Synthetic Fertilizers on Soil Health: What Research Tells Us appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more

Climate change threatens our food supply. Underfunding of agricultural research hinders efforts to protect our environment and support farmers, but organic agriculture can play a critical role in building resilience. The post The Impact of Agricultural Research on USDA Conservation Programs appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more

Discover how planned giving to OFRF ensures a sustainable future for organic farming and environmental stewardship, leaving a lasting impact for generations to come. The post Ensuring a Sustainable Future With My Legacy to OFRF appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more

Jorge Reyes owns a 3-acre vineyard located in Potrero, California where he is transitioning to organic certification, and plans to produce organic wine. He is participating in OFRF's Farmer Led Trials Program to test mulch applications on his grape vines. The post Farmer Led Trials Program Spotlight: Jorge Reyes appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation ..read more