Seeds of Success: Farmer-Researcher Networking Session

Have you ever wondered how to connect with a farmer or researcher to conduct on-farm research? This Researcher- Farmer Virtual Networking event will highlight the successes and challenges of engaging in farmer-researcher partnerships and focus on building positive outcomes for farmer and researcher collaboration in organic agriculture.

Free

Communicating with Legislators: A Workshop for Public Researchers & Farmers

Online

The workshop is designed to provide researchers and farmers with the tools and resources needed to effectively communicate their research and the importance of their work to policymakers and the general public. We will give particular focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of working at public universities as well as the time constraints of farming.

Communicating with Legislators: A Workshop for Public Researchers & Farmers

Online

The workshop is designed to provide researchers and farmers with the tools and resources needed to effectively communicate their research and the importance of their work to policymakers and the general public. We will give particular focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of working at public universities as well as the time constraints of farming.

Seeds of Success Webinar – NRCS Organic Practice 823 Strategies and Best Practices

Online

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), is partnering with the Organic Farmers Association (OFA), and National Organic Coalition (NOC) to host a series of virtual farmer-to-farmer networking sessions, Seeds of Success. During this session OFA will discuss NRCS Organic Practice 823, (Organic Transition Initiative) which is specifically meant to help those transitioning to organic operations, by cost-sharing and providing technical support on practices organic and transitioning farmers want to implement on their farms.

OFRF Research Grantees 2022 Project Presentations

Online

OFRF hosts a panel presentation from three researchers who were recipients of the 2022 OFRF Organic Research Grant. They will share the stories of their research projects, their findings, and advice for other farmers interested in engaging in on-farm research.

Reducing Feed Costs in Organic Pig Production

Online

Join OFRF and eOrganic for an enlightening discussion on reducing feed costs in organic pig production, that will help farmers improve efficiency and make decisions on raising small grains for organic pigs.