Join the Southeast Organic Center's Research Director to learn about the recent research findings related to the impact of various combinations of cover crops and chicken manure on soil health and vegetable nutrient content.
Are you a conventional farmer or a grower using organic practices that’s interested in diversifying your operation? In this webinar, our Organic Consultants (OCs) discuss Rodale Institute’s Consulting program and […]
Are you interested in starting a small farm operation but don’t know where to begin? Join Small and Diversified Farms Consultant, Kegan Hilaire, to discuss how to get started without […]
The mission of PA Preferred is to create opportunities for Pennsylvanians to easily identify and purchase locally grown and processed items, which in turn benefits Pennsylvania's farmers, agribusinesses, and economy. […]
Join us to learn the best practices for getting started on your organic garden—including equipment, seed starting, watering schedules, transplanting and caring for young plants.
Join organic cropping systems expert, Nic Podoll, to discuss on-farm opportunities for expanding and diversifying organic grain and cover crop rotations, all while maintaining long term profitability. Nic will evaluate […]
Are you interested in experimenting with no-till soybeans in your organic system? Are you interested in reducing tillage throughout your entire crop rotation? Join Lea Vereecke, organic cropping systems expert, […]
Established in 1981, the Farming System Trial (FST) of Rodale Institute is the longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional grain production systems in North America. Knowledge generated by […]
Farmers across the country are adopting no-till practices at an astonishing rate, fueled in large part by several popular books and resources. While there’s no doubt a reduction in tillage […]
Ever wondered what it’s like to tend to the land, plant crops, maintain compost, and so much more? We need your help! Join Rodale Institute staff for a day of […]
Want to impress your friends and family this summer with your beautiful tomatoes? Try grafting to build up immunity, reduce disease, and combat plant stress. This workshop will show experienced […]
Keeping backyard chickens takes time and commitment, but the many benefits that come with that small flock of birds make it well worth it. While many of us think first […]
You’ve heard of compost—but maybe you think it’s too hard, too messy, or too complicated to start at home. Rodale Institute is here to tell you: you can compost like […]
Sometimes the decision to obtain organic certification can be difficult, especially if you’re already ‘grassfed’ and have a loyal customer base – but in some cases, certification can set your […]
Whether you're a beekeeper, bee enthusiast, or just curious, you will want to attend this class! Participants will learn about the current issues facing honeybees, available solutions, and why they […]
Soothe your mind, body, and soul and promote healing through nature with a 75-minute beginner yoga class and a restorative 30-minute meditation session in our garden.
Join our compost production specialist, Rick Carr, for his introductory class into vermicomposting, a.k.a. worm composting. Vermicomposting uses specific types of earthworms to breakdown, digest, and transform organic material into […]
In collaboration with the Stroud Water Research Center and with funding from the William Penn Foundation, the Rodale Institute is researching the links between farm management practices, soil health, 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 […]
Soothe your mind, body, and soul and promote healing through nature with a 75-minute beginner yoga class and a restorative 30-minute meditation session in our garden.