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 […]
Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center! Learn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the […]
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 […]
If after a long, dreary winter you experience that “Spring Gardening Fever,” we have just the cure for you! Join us to learn the best practices for getting started on […]
Though our Visitor Center is open year-round, we invite you to join us as we officially kick off our 2023 season! During this special event, guests will have a first […]
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 […]
Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center! Learn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the […]
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 […]
There’s always something new happening on the farm, and this year, we’re combining our cold crop and warm crop plant sales into a one-day extravaganza: Spring Organic Market! If you’re […]
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 […]
Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center! Learn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the […]
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 […]
Rodale Institute is pairing up with yoga instructor Elizabeth Kawa to offer an event designed to soothe mind, body, and soul and promote healing through nature. Attendees will partake in […]
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 […]