Reducing Feed Costs in Organic Pig Production
OnlineJoin 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.
Farmer Led Trials Virtual Forum
OnlineDiscover how hands-on research led by farmers has informed and impacted their production practices. Hear from four farmers who participated in OFRF's Farmer Led Trials Program this year.
Seeds of Success: Adding the “O” : Farmer Perspectives and Experiences Transitioning to Organic
OnlineHear directly from farmers who have successfully navigated the challenges of transitioning to certified organic farming. From building soil health and managing weeds without herbicides to handling paperwork and adjusting infrastructure, our featured panelists will share insights from their journeys. Mike Bronkema of Shady Side Farm and Dakota Moore of Moore Family Farm will discuss their experiences, followed by a live Q&A session.
OFRF Keynote Presentation at 2024 Iowa Organic Conference: What Organic Farmers Need and How We Can Get There
University of Iowa Memorial Union, 125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, Iowa 125 North Madison St., Iowa City, IA, United StatesJoin OFRF's Research and Education Program Director, Dr. Thelma Velez, [...]
OFRF Keynote Presentation at Iowa Organic Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting: Organic is Regenerative
501 Elm Avenue, Story City, IA 50248 501 Elm Ave., Story City, United StatesJoin OFRF's Communications Director, Ashley Dulaney, at the Iowa Organic [...]
OFRF Hosting Panel at Organic Grower Summit: Regenerating Soil Health with Organic Practices
Monterey, CA 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA, United StatesJoin OFRF's Executive Director, Brise Tencer, and her stellar line-up [...]
Seeds of Success: Farmer-Researcher Collaboration Panel
OnlineOFRF is hosting an informal panel discussion with researchers and farmers who will share their experience and strategies for working together on collaborative, on-farm research projects.
OFRF Presenting at OAK (Organic Association of Kentucky) Conference
Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort, Kentucky 525 Mills Ln, Frankfort, KY, United StatesJoin OFRF's Communications Manager Brian Geier and OFRF Farmer-Led Trial [...]
OFRF Presenting at Clemson University’s Going Organic Webinar Series
OnlineJoin OFRF's Research and Education Program Director, Dr. Thelma Velez, [...]
OFRF Presenting at Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, United StatesJoin Gordon Merrick, OFRF's Senior Policy & Programs Manager at the 36th annual Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference, as he presents on the new Cooperative Agreement OFRF has with USDA-NRCS, and how that is working to build the awareness of the conservation benefits of organic agriculture within the agency.
OFRF at Organic Seed Growers Conference
Oregon State University LaSelles and Alumni Center 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR, United StatesJoin OFRF Executive Director, Brise Tencer, and Research & Education Senior Scientist, Heather Estrada, at the 2025 Organic Seed Growers Conference.
Organic Seed Usage Farmer Listening Session
OnlineFarmers face real challenges in sourcing organic seed, and their input helps ensure policies support continuous improvement while remaining flexible for growers. Discussions from this listening session will help inform ongoing work on continuous improvement of organic seed usage.