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
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 priorities, the conference highlighted the resilience driving the organic sector forward.
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 community.
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 [...]
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.
Start Here! An Organic Farmer/Rancher’s Guide to Government Programs
The USDA offers myriad programs to farmers and ranchers seeking financial and technical assistance support. But, with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start! OFRF has made a series of guides to demystify government programs, with easy, step-by-step application support.
Using Synergy, Conservation Practices, and NRCS Support to Save Citrus with Uncle Matt’s Organic
As the Head of Research with Uncle Matt's Organic and a fourth-generation citrus farmer with McLean Family Farms, Ben McLean III is harnessing science, a robust network of experts and support, and family legacy to help safeguard the future of citrus in Florida and around the world.
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