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Organic Farming Research Foundation works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. OFRF cultivates organic research, education, and federal policies that bring more farmers and acreage into organic production.

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What’s Going On? A Brief Update on What’s Happening in DC

July 9th, 2025|Gordon's Policy Corner, News|

With endless stops and starts, shifting deadlines, and overlapping processes, it can be hard to track what actually matters in the federal policy spheres. At OFRF, we want to keep our community grounded in the real implications for organic research and the systems that support and benefit from it. This month’s Policy Corner provides brief updates on some of the processes we are engaged in, and how you can help support that work.

Advancing Organic Agriculture: Sharing Tomato Research with Senators Tillis and Budd

July 3rd, 2025|News|

Dr. Dilip Panthee, an organic tomato researcher at North Carolina State University recently met with staff from Senators Tillis and Budd to talk about the importance of funding organic research. Learn how his work developing disease-resistant tomatoes is helping farmers—and why researchers have a powerful role to play in policy conversations.

Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Ledoux Grange

July 1st, 2025|Farmer Stories, FLT Highlight, News|

Ledoux Grange, in Mora, New Mexico, is an organic certified, 34 acre operation that grows regenerative organic grains, pulses, legumes, and cover crops. Farmer Kristin Swoszowski-Tran is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to see if she can identify a lodging-resistant variety of the ancient grain, teff that can stand up to their high winds.

Nearly 80% of New Organic Farmers Are Looking for Climate Resilience

June 24th, 2025|News|

Over the years, OFRF has spoken to dozens, if not hundreds, of farmers, and increases in extreme weather events often come up in conversation. To better understand the challenges farmers are facing, and the solutions that organic agriculture offers, we’ve put together a collection of a few articles that highlight how organic farmers are both impacted by and well-poised to address climate change.

Sharing the Latest Organic Research with NRCS: a new annual research report and webinar are available from OFRF

June 20th, 2025|News|

Learn about the Organic Farming Research Foundation's latest research summary and webinar with the USDA NRCS. These reports and sessions provide valuable insights into organic farming practices, covering topics like soil health, pest management, and conservation techniques to help NRCS staff support organic and transitioning farmers across the U.S.

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