News From Other Sources
There’s a lot going on in the world of organic farming. Our community is always striving to grow and educate. We’ll aggregate and share other organic news from a variety of sources in this section.
OFRF News
OFRF Announces 2025 Farmer-Led Research Trials Cohort
OFRF announces the 2025 Farmer-Led Research Trials Cohort. Nine organic farmers across the country have been selected to receive technical support for next round of innovative on-farm research trials.
Real Talk on EQIP: One Organic Farm’s Journey Through Federal Funding
(Versión en español a continuación) Three Feathers Farm is a small, BIPOC-led organic farm located on four-and-a-half acres in Morgan Hill, California, a mere twenty minutes south of San Jose. Their story offers a transparent look at what it’s really like to work with NRCS: the benefits, the obstacles, and the lessons they’ve learned.
Fetterman and Schiff Reintroduce the Organic Science and Research Investment (OSRI) Act
Senators Fetterman and Schiff have reintroduced the Organic Science and Research Investment (OSRI) Act to strengthen U.S. organic farming. Backed by OFRF and over 80 organizations, the bill would invest in the research and tools farmers need to meet growing demand and build resilience.
Lessons from OFRF’s Farmer-Researcher Collaboration Panel
This recap provides insights from organic farmers and researchers with decades of experience collaborating for on-farm research. Part of OFRF's Seeds of Success Networking Sessions, this virtual event highlights several strategies for building trust between farmers and researchers and provides examples of what works well and what to avoid.
