Transitioning to Organic
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Organic Farmers Lead the Way Toward Climate-Smart Agriculture
At Lazy Eight Stock Farm, farmer Bryce Baumann has worked with local NRCS agents in Kentucky to transition to organic production, and is now implementing practices to reduce plastic use and protect soil through the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program coordinated by the Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK).
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Is the Future of Organic Food at Risk? Research Funding Holds the Answer
USDA organic research programs like OREI and ORG have fueled groundbreaking innovations in sustainable farming, benefiting farmers and the environment alike. But proposed funding cuts threaten their progress at a critical time.
Why I Spend My Time With OFRF, Relections on 2024 From Our Board President
Farmer and OFRF Board President, April Thatcher, reflects on how her farm's winter routine parallels the transformative work of OFRF in 2024. From farmer-led research and climate resilience to equitable organic farming initiatives, discover how OFRF is shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and empowering farmers nationwide. Learn how you can get involved and make an impact today.
Planting for Resilience
Farmer and OFRF Board President, April Thatcher discusses the critical role that cover crops play in building soil health and resiliency in a farm ecosystem. Discover the lessons she's learned from years of cover cropping, and the new cover cropping resources that OFRF has available for farmers.
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A Commitment to Community and the Land
Greentree Naturals Farm is a beacon of organic farming in Northern Idaho. For over three decades they have cultivated a rich diversity of vegetables, herbs, and more, while championing community education and environmental stewardship. This feature explores their commitment to organic farming, innovative research, and the challenges they face.
Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Verdant Phoenix Farm
Rhianna Simes, M.S.Ed. owns and operates Verdant Phoenix Farm, a 10 acre certified organic, no-till, urban farm and education center located in Jackson County, Oregon. She is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program to test the success of occultation as opposed to tillage as a field preparation solution for no-till farming.
Shaping Agriculture Policy for a Sustainable Future
In this month's Policy Corner, we share all of the work we’ve been up to this year and what we’re looking forward to in the continued process of advocating for organic agriculture.