Water. It is a BIG topic in the western United States. Join California Organic Consultant, Nathanael Siemens, as we explore the costs and benefits of irrigation from an organic and […]
We know that Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People, and organic certification can create healthy soil, but what if you want to go above and beyond? What does […]
Please join us for a short talk about how something as simple as soil (yes, dirt!) can improve human and planetary health. At Rodale Institute, we believe that regenerative organic […]
Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute Southeast Organic Center! Learn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the […]
* Due to unforeseen circumstances, this webinar has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for 2023. Please check back in the new year for the rescheduled dates on our Events […]
Ring in the holiday season at Rodale Institute! Join us for a wreath and bow-making workshop in the comfort of our historic bank barn. Design a beautiful wreath using ribbon […]
Join Dr. Gladis Zinati, Director of Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial (VST), to learn more about the recent research findings related to the impact of management practices and cropping systems […]
Join us at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center for a Small Farm Tech Day with the local Farm Tool Collaborative on December 8. There will be equipment demonstrations and […]
Join Dr. Kristie Wendelberger, Climate Smart Project Director, to learn about the benefits of cover cropping on soil health, the soil microbial community, and Climate Smart Agriculture. Cover crops are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
