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
Working with NRCS: Christopher Organic Farm’s Story and Recommendations
Christopher Organic Farm is a 1,600 acre farm with 150 acres in certified organic row crops. This is a story of how a second-generation rancher is using NRCS programs to meet conservation goals - and what they’ve learned from this experience.
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 organic.
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 whether an earlier planting time can improve cover crop establishment under drought conditions.
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.
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.
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 market.
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