Latest OFRF News
Nearly 80% of New Organic Farmers Are Looking for Climate Resilience
Over the years, OFRF has spoken to dozens, if not hundreds, of farmers, and increases in extreme weather events often come up in conversation. To better understand the challenges farmers are facing, and the solutions that organic agriculture offers, we’ve put together a collection of a few articles that highlight how organic farmers are both impacted by and well-poised to address climate change.
Sharing the Latest Organic Research with NRCS: a new annual research report and webinar are available
Learn about the Organic Farming Research Foundation's latest research summary and webinar with the USDA NRCS. These reports and sessions provide valuable insights into organic farming practices, covering topics like soil health, pest management, and conservation techniques to help NRCS staff support organic and transitioning farmers across the U.S.
Ensuring a Sustainable Future With My Legacy to OFRF
Discover how planned giving to OFRF ensures a sustainable future for organic farming and environmental stewardship, leaving a lasting impact for generations to come.
Keeping it Real: How OFRF Groundtruths Our Policy Priorities, and Why That Matters
In today’s political environment, defined by complexity, shifting political winds, and consistently competing interests, clarity and consistency matter more than ever. That’s why it is all the more important that OFRF stays grounded by always adhering to one simple principle: our work must be rooted in the real needs of the organic farming and research community.
Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Farmacea
In the heart of Munith, Michigan, Farmacea is undertaking an exciting experiment to help enhance their farm systems and design. Farmers Mike Lucas and Rollin Baker are participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program to answer the question "does a living clover mulch produce higher strawberry yields than a plastic mulch?".
Bringing Organic to the Hill: How OFRF is Making Waves in D.C.
Behind the scenes in D.C., OFRF is working to ensure organic farmers and science-backed solutions remain central to ag policy. Here's how we're building momentum—and why it matters now more than ever.
Lessons from Organic Seed Usage Farmer Listening Session
OFRF's sixth Seeds of Success Networking Session, where farmers share challenges and successes in face-to-face virtual spaces, over 40 organic seed farmers share insights on organic seed usage and direction for policies for positive next steps for the industry.
Spring Storms in Policymaking: How Organic Research is Affected by Reconciliation
Reconciliation is a fast-track budget process that allows Congress to adjust spending, revenue, and debt limits. For advocates of organic farming and publicly-funded agricultural research, reconciliation can have profound implications on the future of important programs. Learn what’s happening right now, and what’s at stake for organic agriculture.
OFRF-Funded Organic Strawberry Researcher Receives Prestigious Sustainability Leadership Award
Dr. Joji Muramoto, supported by OFRF since 1997, has received UC’s top sustainability award for his leadership in organic strawberry research and grower collaboration.
OFRF Urges NOSB to Keep Driving Bold Farmer-Centered Organic Research
OFRF submitted comments and delivered oral testimony at the National Organic Standards Board's spring meeting urging continued investment in bold, farmer-centered organic research priorities. Our recommendations address persistent gaps and propose new focus areas to help the organic sector thrive.
