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With an unprecedented number of farms in transition or already growing organically, we thought it would be interesting to find out what New Farm readers are doing to manage the pesky problem of weeds.

Earthworms in abundance, robust cover crops, and much greater tolerance of harsh conditions make super-healthy soil the foundation of any cropping effort.

Meat-goat production is one of the many hands-on demonstration projects under way at Kentucky State University to help the state's farmers meet new market demands. State Extension Service specialists are learning to learn with these farmers as they explore alternative farming options.

Pennsylvania's Women in Agriculture Day highlights the growing number of female farmers and how they're changing the face of the agricultural community.

The life of a campanilismo farmer teaches the author a lesson in the interconnectedness of place, food and family. By knowing the history of each field and celebrating each year's vintage of olive oil, these farmers show how cherishing their produce creates great quality.

Converting from conventional farming--and sticking with organics-- means changing thinking, diversifying enterprises, linking with other farmers and finding many means of support.

The challenges and pay-offs of transitioning to organic production at Pine Creek Orchards.

An appetite for experimentation tempered by cautious risk taking forge a successful operation.

A network of players and government agencies is trying to reconcile all the puzzle pieces to give farmers unencumbered access to provincial, national and international organic markets.

Organic standards must continue to focus farmer attention on wellness, prevention and stress-reduction, but organic farmers need to consider a definable but rare use of an antibiotic when it's the humane thing to do.