Free Downloadable Resources
On this page, you’ll find free resources to help you on your regenerative organic journey. Whether you’re just starting out or already have an organic farm established, you can be sure to find something useful.
Climate Change & Farming
With so much talk about farming, greenhouse gases, and climate change, it can be difficult to separate fact from opinion. Our climate scientist clears the air in this Q&A.
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Farm-to-Healthcare Institution Tool Kit
Learn how to create a farm-to-institution model in your unique context from experts on the leading edge of healthcare systems innovation with our Farm-to-Healthcare Institute Tool Kit.
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Regenerative Agriculture and the Soil Carbon Solution
This white paper compiles the explosive amount of new science around soil carbon sequestration to identify regenerative agriculture as a path toward a new climate future.
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The Power of the Plate: The Case for Regenerative Organic Agriculture in Improving Human Health
Developed in partnership with medical professionals, this white paper offers a holistic analysis of the rise of industrial agriculture, the connection to our poor diets and nutrition, and solutions to move towards regenerative healthcare.
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The Truth About Organic
This guide will give real, honest, and clear answers about the biggest questions and myths surrounding organic agriculture and what it means for you.
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A Simple Guide to Vermicomposting
If regular backyard composting isn’t an option for you, vermicomposting—or worm composting—might be for you! This guide will help you get started.
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Striped Cucumber Beetle Field Guide
This field guide presents a pragmatic and systematic approach to organic pest management systems for cucumber crop production.
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Backyard Composting Basics
If you’ve ever considered turning your organic waste into a homemade compost, this cheatsheet will give you the basics of how to get started.
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Beyond Black Plastic
While black plastic is allowed in organic farming, it is still bad for the environment. With this guide, you’ll learn about safer alternatives.
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Vertical Gardening in an Urban Environment
Want to grow food in urban environments? Vertical gardening may be the answer. Learn how to get started here.
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Water Purification
Read about how Rodale Institute constructed a wetlands system with rainwater catchment component to reduce our water waste.
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Roller Crimper Blueprints
Large-scale organic no-till farmers can utilize the roller crimper, developed at Rodale Institute, to terminate cover crops. These blueprints will help you obtain your own.
Get ResourceRead New Farm Magazine
Hear firsthand from farmers when you read our issues of New Farm — a publication that promotes certified organic farmers across the nation.
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