OFRF Press Releases

OFRF Press Releases2019-11-27T19:10:23+00:00

New Toolkit Highlights How Organic Practices Lead the Way in Regenerative Agriculture Innovation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OFRF Releases a Suite of Messaging Resources for Organic Advocates to Amplify the Power of Organic Farming for Climate Solutions and Healthy Communities (March 11, 2024) The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is proud to announce the launch of an innovative messaging toolkit, "Organic is Regenerative," designed to address the growing interest in sustainable food choices and climate-friendly agriculture. As consumers increasingly seek to understand the environmental impact of their food, and farmers strive to combat climate change, there's a unique opportunity to promote transformative practices. [...]

March 12th, 2024|

OFRF Releases New Soil Health Course in Spanish

(Español abajo) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As Part of a Commitment to a More Inclusive Agricultural Community OFRF Expands Access to Spanish-Language Resources for Sustainable Farming (March 6, 2024) - The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is pleased to announce a new, free online course in Spanish, focused on the importance of improving soil health for agricultural production. With partners at the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP), the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), and the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA), we present [...]

March 6th, 2024|

Farmers Announced for OFRF’s new Farmer-Led Trials Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10 organic farmers across the country selected to receive technical support for innovative on-farm trials (March 4, 2024) OFRF is proud to announce the launch of our innovative Farmer Led Trials (FLT) Program with the selection of our first ten farmers. The FLT Program will support farmers and ranchers in conducting practical, on-farm research that address farming challenges and increase farmer-led innovations in organic farming. OFRF will provide technical support and seed funding to implement these on-farm trials, and create space to foster a community of [...]

March 4th, 2024|

OFRF and FFAR Fund On-Farm Organic Research of Companion Plantings for a New Invasive Brassica Pest

Christiana Huss of the University of Georgia, was awarded $19,977 to research companion plants that reduce the destruction caused by invasive yellow-margined leaf beetle (Microtheca ochroloma) on leafy brassica greens across the Southeastern United States.

November 2nd, 2022|

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