Managing pests and disease organically isn’t easy. The Northwest throws a lot at growers, from crop-specific insect pressure to diseases that can wreck a harvest fast. Having the right tools and knowledge on hand can make all the difference.
The session opens with an overview of OFRF’s organic farming resources, followed by a panel discussion featuring experienced organic farmers and researchers:
- Ellie Costello, Trust Land Farm (MT)
- Sarahlee Lawrence, Rainshadow Organics (OR)
- Robert Orpet, OSU Assistant Professor of Entomology
Panelists share field-tested strategies for managing pests and disease within organic systems, informed by both direct farming experience and current research. The discussion addresses real challenges facing growers today, alongside approaches that align with organic production standards.
About the Seeds of Success Series
OFRF has partnered with the Organic Farmers Association (OFA) and National Organic Coalition (NOC) to lead a series of virtual farmer-to-farmer networking sessions. These facilitated events will be engaging opportunities for farmers to share their challenges and successes, and will be accompanied with relevant resources you can use.
To learn more about these and other events from OFRF, visit: https://ofrf.org/events/. Funding for this series is provided by a cooperative agreement between OFRF and USDA-NIFA to highlight research investments made through both the OREI and ORG grant programs.