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A Practical Guide to Organic Crop Insurance Webinar

Submitted by Meaghan Donovan on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 12:15
Join the CCOF Foundation and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) for a webinar on December 10 that provides a practical introduction to Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP), a crop insurance option for diversified organic farms and ranches.

ATTRA is Here to Help!

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 08:00

This post was written by Ann Baier, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, NCAT.

Balancing the Soil Fertility Equation: Five Ways to Reduce Nitrogen Leaching

Submitted by Jane Sooby on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 10:00

Widespread leakage of nitrogen from agricultural production has become a huge problem worldwide. Recent news articles have reported that numerous small towns in California’s central valley, the country’s most productive agricultural region, must use bottled water because their municipal water supplies are contaminated with dangerous levels of nitrates.

Be Prepared for Invasive Pests

Submitted by zsonnabend on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:36
Spring is the time to anticipate pest problems that may emerge with the warmer weather of summer. It is a good time to remember what to look out for and to take some preventative steps to keep ahead of the pests. After the very wet winter in California, we might be about to experience an abundance of some of these pests, as well as invasive plants.
 

Business Succession: Planting the Seeds for an Abundant Future

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 10:19

This article appeared in the spring 2013 issue of Certified Organic and was written by Jay Silverstein, partner at Moss Adams.

CASFS Grower Guide Release

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 10:45
Free organic grower guides offer information on specialty crop production for small- and medium-scale growers  
 
A new series of technical guides developed at UC Santa Cruz targets small- and medium-scale organic specialty crop growers with the production information they need to be successful.
 

Confused by the Word “Organic” on Fertilizer Packages?

Submitted by Antonina Hines on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 09:52
Many fertilizers and some herbicides and pesticides are labeled as “organic,” even though they aren’t allowed for use in organic production. These products are using the word “organic” as a chemist would, meaning they contain carbon compounds. The USDA only restricts the use of the word “organic” on food products, which allows companies to put whatever they choose on an input label as long as it is factual. This does not mean that the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has approved these inputs for use in organic production.
 

Crop Insurance Options for Organic Farmers and Ranchers

Submitted by Meaghan Donovan on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 13:15
New U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop insurance programs have expanded risk management options for organic farmers and ranchers. Are you curious to know what programs might be a good fit for your operation? 
 

Free Financial Assistance from the CA Agricultural Mediation Program

Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 11:10
Farmers and ranchers are independent and resilient, and their relationships with creditors are often long-term and critical for the future of their businesses. When markets, weather, or other conditions create farm losses, the resulting financial challenges can be difficult to untangle. If you face challenges repaying farm bills and debt, the California Agricultural Mediation Program (CALAMP) can help. CALAMP works with farmers to develop a feasible plan to move forward.

Get Your Questions Answered in our Food Safety FAQ Webinar for Produce Growers

Submitted by Meaghan Donovan on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 11:46
Have you heard conflicting information about how the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) applies to small produce farmers? Has a buyer asked you to be “FSMA Compliant?” Have you heard contradictory information about food safety from different people?

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