Farmer’s reliance on frequent tillage for effective weed control remains a major concern for organic grain production. Conventional tillage practices severely disrupt soil structure, reduce soil organic matter, and increase […]
Designing and implementing a new large-scale system of agriculture such as Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) takes an interdisciplinary approach that includes farmer adoption, understanding economic and social barriers to adoption, […]
Extensive use of plastic mulches in food production systems has created massive concerns about the long-term sustainability of using this input. It is critical to find more effective yet environmentally […]
Weed control in organic agriculture remains a major and enduring challenge and barrier to organic transition. The traditional way of managing weeds is tillage but it has several environmental concerns. […]
Have you or your community ever considered partnering with a local, regenerative organic farm in order to implement a food access program to increase your community’s food security and overall […]
Taking a soil test is a staple in helping broadcast your soils' health and fertility. In this webinar, Rodale Institute Organic Consultant Sage Dennis will go over how to take […]
Are you a new farmer transitioning to organic production? This webinar will highlight available FREE tools to assist farmers and agriculture professionals with the identification of weeds and herbicide injuries […]
Routine scouting of crops is one of the most effective ways organic farmers can stay ahead of costly pest and disease issues. In this presentation, we’ll review best practices around […]
This webinar will be a project update of a multidisciplinary project funded by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). This project seeks to link soil and human health […]
Commercial hemp (Cannabis sativa) production ceased throughout the U.S. in the early 1940s due to its close relationship to the marijuana plant. Thus, little to no research on industrial hemp […]
Would you like to transition your beef cattle and broilers to organic? Are you interesting in adding beef cattle and broilers to your existing operation? We will discuss how your […]
This informational webinar will provide details about the Southern Piedmont Climate-Smart Project. We will discuss how farmers can participate in the project, the incentives provided for participation, what is expected […]
This informational webinar will provide details about the Southern Piedmont Climate-Smart Project. We will discuss how farmers markets can participate in the project, the incentives provided for participation, what is […]
Join us with Dave Carter (Technical Assistance Provider Director of the Flower Hill Institute) who will guide you through what makes a certified organic livestock and/or poultry processing facility. If […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this webinar has been cancelled. When pest populations climb, beneficial insects in the environment can have difficulty controlling the situation. They need backup and farmers often […]
Climate change is the world’s greatest environmental challenge. Organic agriculture can help tackle climate change through its ability to store huge amounts of carbon. The purpose of this webinar is […]
Hemp, with approximately 50,000 declared uses, has been grown in North America since the 17th century. Hemp is grown for a variety of purposes such as fiber production and paper […]
Join our Organic Consultants, Catherine Peebles, Léa Vereecke, and Nic Podoll, to learn about building soil organic matter in organic grain systems. Soil organic matter is a key indicator of […]
This webinar is an overview of the Rodale Institute Farmer Training (RIFT) and the Veteran Farmer Training (VFT) programs at the Rodale Institute. This presentation will describe the similarities and […]
Presented by Dr. Shandrea Stallworth We are delighted to invite you to an informative webinar that promises to be an exciting sneak peek into the upcoming "Transition to Organic Symposium" […]