Organic Farming Research Foundation
Cultivating organic research, education, and federal policies
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Latest posts
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Board Spotlight: Why I Served 10+ Years on the Board of OFRF
After 12 years on the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) board, Keith Richards is stepping down. He sits down with former board member Katrina Heinze to talk about sustainability as a guiding star, why research helps every farmer, and their hopes for the future of…
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Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center Digs Deeper in Year Two
Oxbow Farm and Education Center, in the Snoqualmie Valley of Washington, is a nonprofit focused on trialing climate adaptive and resilient agricultural practices. Agriculture Director, Anthony Reyes, is participating in a second year of OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to test…
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Estrategias de cultivos de cobertura para los sistemas orgánicos en el Oeste
Learn about cover crops, the organic regulations that apply to them, and how and why they are utilized on organic farms in the west. The post Estrategias de cultivos de cobertura para los sistemas orgánicos en el Oeste appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation .
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Board Spotlight: Carrie-Anne Palmeri on Organic’s Next Chapter
We sat down with board member Carrie-Anne Palmeri, Organic Program Manager at Nature’s Path Organic Foods, to talk about her path into organic farming and policy, what draws her to OFRF’s work, and where she sees the biggest opportunity for organic research to make a difference.…
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Organic Farmers Deserve a Seat at the NRCS Table
Key NRCS programs that organic farmers relied on are being lost as the agency reorganizes. After meeting with USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce, OFRF and Oregon Tilth are asking NRCS to count organic producers again, build real organic expertise, and restore targeted support.…
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Looking Local: Opportunities for Organic in State-Level Policy
As federal Farm Bill negotiations stall, states have an opportunity to advance organic agriculture through local food programs and policy initiatives. From farm-to-school programs to organic certification, states policies are leading the way in building a resilient, organic…
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Organic Week Was Full of Certified Smiles!
Last month, Organic Week in Washington, D.C. brought together farmers, advocates, retailers, and industry leaders for timely conversations about the future of organic agriculture. While the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill markup offered little progress on key organic…
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Building Organic Connections through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
Read the stories of three Midwest farmers and how they’re supporting organic agriculture in their region through peer-to-peer connections. Through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), farmers are building knowledge and strengthening the organic farming…
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Beating Pests and Disease: What Northwest Farmers and Researchers Have Learned the Hard Way
Written by: Mary Elizabeth Kidd, Communications Associate As the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) team continues its work facilitating the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) to strengthen organic farming communities and encourage farmers to…
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Chilli Thrips Factsheet
Learn all about chilli thrips, pests of strawberries, blueberries, citrus, cotton, and many ornamentals, including pest life cycle and successful organic management techniques. The post Chilli Thrips Factsheet appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation .
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Your Region, Your Research: What’s New on the Organic Research Hub
Finding organic farming research shouldn't feel like a scavenger hunt. See what's new on the Organic Research Hub, including: region-specific pages, 300+ vetted experts, Spanish-language access, and free printable factsheets built just for your area. The post Your Region, Your…