OFRF News Archives

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General News

Planting for Resilience

Farmer and OFRF Board President, April Thatcher discusses the critical role that cover crops play in building soil health and resiliency in a farm ecosystem. Discover the lessons she's learned from years of cover cropping, and the new cover cropping resources that OFRF has available for farmers.

October 21st, 2024|Categories: Farmer Stories, News|

First Frost and Federal Deadlines

Discover why the Farm Bill and federal appropriations processes are crucial for organic agriculture and climate resilience. Learn how pending deadlines could impact funding for vital agricultural research and conservation programs. Join us in advocating for increased investment in organic practices that benefit farmers, researchers, and communities alike.

October 10th, 2024|Categories: Gordon's Policy Corner, News|

Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: A Different Chick Farm

Tiffany Stanley runs A Different Chick Farm, a Certified Organic family farm on just under 6 acres in Johnson City, Tennessee. She is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program to explore options for making on-farm compost to reduce input needs and increase fertility on her farm.

October 10th, 2024|Categories: Farmer Stories, FLT Highlight, News|

Organic Practices and Systems on Non-Certified Land

Learn how organic principles can benefit both certified and conventional systems, improving soil health, biodiversity, and resilience against climate change. OFRF invites producers managing organically on non-certified land to share their experiences, helping to strengthen the case for increased organic research funding to find agricultural solutions that benefit all farmers.

September 9th, 2024|Categories: Gordon's Policy Corner, News|

Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Salad Days Farm

Maggie Dungan runs Salad Days Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, a diverse vegetable operation situated on 30 acres and certified organic since 2015. She is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program to learn more about the temporal and population effect of solarization on the beneficial microbes in the high tunnel.

September 5th, 2024|Categories: Farmer Stories, FLT Highlight, News|

A Commitment to Community and the Land

Greentree Naturals Farm is a beacon of organic farming in Northern Idaho. For over three decades they have cultivated a rich diversity of vegetables, herbs, and more, while championing community education and environmental stewardship. This feature explores their commitment to organic farming, innovative research, and the challenges they face.

August 27th, 2024|Categories: Farmer Stories, News|

Understanding the Impact of Herbicides and Synthetic Fertilizers on Soil Health

Optimally functioning soil biota is essential to healthy agro-ecosystems — it feeds crops, enhances resilience, protects water quality, and contributes to long-term farm viability. This article addresses growing concerns about the impact of agrochemicals, including herbicides and synthetic fertilizers, on soil health, diving into recent research to uncover the facts, and the uncertainties.

August 19th, 2024|Categories: News|

Championing Organic Research

The Salinas ARS station is a hub of organic research, but that has not always been the case. OFRF has worked with organic champions in Congress to develop this thriving example of the potential and necessity of on-the ground organic research, and now it needs protection!

July 29th, 2024|Categories: News|

Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Verdant Phoenix Farm

Rhianna Simes, M.S.Ed. owns and operates Verdant Phoenix Farm, a 10-acre certified organic, no-till, urban farm and education center located in Jackson County, Oregon. She is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program to test the success of occultation as opposed to tillage as a field preparation solution for no-till farming.

July 15th, 2024|Categories: Farmer Stories, FLT Highlight, News|

From Global Insights to Local Impact, an intern perspective

As Marina Vergara, former intern at OFRF, moves onto the next chapter, she reflects on her experience gaining knowledge about organic farming in the US and building professional confidence through research and project management with OFRF. She is excited to apply her learnings at her new role as a Community Outreach Farmer.

July 10th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: |

The Song of One Thrush: Why We Need Each Other to Build a Healthier Food System

Our Board President, April Jones Thatcher, offers a heartfelt reflection on the joys and challenges of organic farming. In her inspiring call to action, April explores how you can be part of a healthier food system. Read her message and discover how your choices can cultivate a more sustainable future for our communities and our planet.

June 28th, 2024|Categories: Farmer Stories, News|
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