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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Source: Makili Farm, Credit: John Vass
How One Kona Farm Made Federal Funding Work for Organic Agriculture
Makili Farm is a certified organic coffee and vanilla bean farm on Hawaiʻi Island, which also grows a variety of tropical fruits and vegetables. Farmer Kathy Vass shared the financial and knowledge-sharing benefits of her Conservation Stewardship Program contract for enhancing agroforestry and organic pest management on her farm.
Think Like a Certifier, Lean on a Mentor: Support and Resources for the Organic Certification Journey
Three farmers with over 80 years of collective experience and expertise in organic farming and certification share the resources and support you need in your organic certification journey.
Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Sanders Funny Farm
Sanders Funny Farm grows a diverse lineup of certified organic microgreens in a greenhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Farmer Tiffany Sanders is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to study which growing medium (jute mats or soil) is best for her microgreen varieties.
Financial Options for Your Farm: Farm Service Agency (FSA) Loans
From covering everyday operating costs to buying land, FSA loans offer flexible financing for farmers at every stage. Find out which loan is right for your operation.
Brands, Farm Groups, and Research Organizations Call for Organic Research Support in the Farm Bill
OFRF joined four major agricultural organizations to lead a letter to the Senate Agriculture Committee urging increased funding for the only two dedicated organic research programs under the USDA — as the organic market races toward $100 billion by 2030.
Farm Bill Victories, Coalition Building, and Fighting USDA Restructuring
The Senate Farm Bill is taking shape and USDA restructuring is moving forward. Here's what OFRF has been doing on both fronts — and how you can make your voice heard.
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