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
Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Kennebec Valley Farm
Up on a ridge in rural Maine, Jennifer Barrientos runs Kennebec Valley Farm. She is certified organic and uses no till and biodynamic methods to grow her produce. Jennifer is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program to answer the question With technical support from OFRF, Jennifer built out her trial, asking “Will purchased soil amendments result in higher yield and soil health when compared to farm made compost in brassica crops”?
How Hosting NRCS Farm Tours Can Open Doors for Organic Farmers
Offering real-world conservation planning for NRCS staff can open doors for organic farmers. Farmshare Austin shares their recent tour experience and tips for hosting your own NRCS farm tour.
Agricultural Runoff: Organic Practices as a Method for Marine Conservation
This month, our Policy & Programs intern takes a deep dive into the intersection of agriculture and marine health, highlighting how agricultural runoff impacts our oceans and estuaries. As a Religious Studies major and Oceanography minor, Jazea's unique perspective bridges land and sea, offering insights into the consequences of conventional farming practices on marine ecosystems, and the solutions that organic systems offer.
Advancing Organic Agriculture: Sharing Fire Blight Research with Rep. DeLauro’s Office
Dr. Quan Zeng is a plant pathologist, focusing on bacterial plant pathogens, specifically Erwinia amylovora, the cause of fire blight. Federal funding for organic agricultural research is crucial to continue this type of research, which equips farmers with solutions to production challenges that threaten their economic viability.
