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
2022 National Organic Research Agenda and 2022 State of Organic Seed Reports Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As the Organic Industry Booms, Grower Challenges and Seed Needs Loom Large Two new assessments underscore the need for targeted investments in [...]
Federal Funding for Organic Research for the Current Fiscal Year 2022
By Ferd Hoefner, OFRF policy advisor On March 9, Congress finally produced the government funding bill for the fiscal year that started last October. Since [...]
Organic Agriculture Research Forum at EcoFarm Conference 2022
Organic Farming Research Foundation is hosting the 2022 Organic Agriculture Research Forum (OARF) at the 42nd Annual EcoFarm Conference. This year's event will be held [...]
OFRF Engaged in Agency Discussions to Promote Reform
By Ferd Hoefner, OFRF policy advisor Engaging with government agencies on topics of mutual interest is a critical aspect of working to advance improved public [...]
Staff Spotlight on OFRF’s Research & Education Program Manager
Thelma Velez, PhD (she/her/hers) is OFRF's Research & Education Program Manager. Thelma joined Organic Farming Research Foundation in 2021 and brings over 12 years of [...]
Crager Hager Farm – Sharing Insight on USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Organic farmer and OFRF Board Chair Bryan Hager knows about organic farming and the process it takes to get certified. Hager and his wife Wendy [...]
