Organic Farming Research Foundation works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. OFRF cultivates organic research, education, and federal policies that bring more farmers and acreage into organic production.
OFRF NEWS
Advancing Organic Agriculture: Sharing Tomato Research with Senators Tillis and Budd
Dr. Dilip Panthee, an organic tomato researcher at North Carolina State University recently met with staff from Senators Tillis and Budd to talk about the importance of funding organic research. Learn how his work developing disease-resistant tomatoes is helping farmers—and why researchers have a powerful role to play in policy conversations.
Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Ledoux Grange
Ledoux Grange, in Mora, New Mexico, is an organic certified, 34-acre operation that grows regenerative organic grains, pulses, legumes, and cover crops. Farmer Kristin Swoszowski-Tran is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to see if she can identify a lodging-resistant variety of the ancient grain, teff that can stand up to their high winds.
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.
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