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.
OFRF NEWS
Building Organic Knowledge: OFRF’s Annual Research Report and Webinars for NRCS
Learn about the Organic Farming Research Foundation's latest research summary and webinars with the USDA NRCS. These reports and sessions provide valuable insights into organic farming practices, covering topics like soil health, pest management, and nutrient management to help NRCS staff support organic and transitioning farmers across the U.S.
Predicting What the Rest of the Year Looks Like in D.C.
Congress is back in session with a packed agenda, from government funding to the Farm Bill. Here’s what the latest developments mean for organic research and agriculture.
OFRF in Texas: A Researcher and Extension Regional Meetup, in the Heat!
OFRF recently hosted a Researcher and Extension Regional Meetup at this year’s Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.
Growing Perennials in the Pacific Northwest: Rodale Institute’s Summer Field Day
Rodale's Pacific Northwest center in Skagit Valley, Washington, showcases the benefits of organic agriculture through research and farmer education. OFRF attended their recent Field Day to tour their perennial plantings.
Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Chestnut Acres Farm
Chestnut Acres Farm is a family operation in Kelso, Tennessee, specializing in seasonal produce, pastured lamb, and free-range eggs. Farmer Madeline Lucas and her parents are participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to study the effectiveness of using a botanical, organic drench on parasite-load in sheep.
Why Capacity Funding is Foundational for Organic Agricultural Research
A huge source of public agriculture research funding comes from capacity funding. Learn how these programs impact organic research, the broad agriculture research landscape, and what would happen if they were cut.
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