Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVvhQAyT-cU The 2008 Farm Bill created new opportunities in conservation programs for organic farmers and those transitioning to organic production. Join Jim Riddle, University of Minnesota's Organic Outreach Coordinator, as he explores the conservation benefits of organic production and how organic and transitioning farmers can participate in USDA conservation...
Watch the recording on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbqiA6gKehc About the Webinar In recent years, federal, state, university, and private funds have become available for organic agricultural research. Some of the grant funds require that research be conducted on certified organic or transitional land. Join national organic expert, Jim Riddle, University of Minnesota, as he explains the...
Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhT6JE8ZsQI About the Webinar In this webinar, recorded on February 2, 2012, David Francis of Ohio State University shared research findings and experience from an integrated organic program (IOP) project that has been addressing the use of grafting for organic systems. Find additional eOrganic upcoming and recorded webinars at...
Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9l5qhyg-04 About the webinar Learn about ongoing research from Oregon State University's Organic Blueberry Project. Research team members Dr. Dan Sullivan, Ryan Costello, and Luis Valenzuela of Oregon State University will discuss nutrient monitoring techniques used to measure mulch effects on nutrient availability, salts, and pH. Small scale methods...
Watch the video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiYAsSDrgB4 About the webinar Thinking about getting certified, but don't know where to start? Have questions about the USDA organic standards? Join national organic expert, Jim Riddle, University of Minnesota, as he explains the National Organic Program crop production requirements and certification process. Good for growers, Extension agents, ag...
Watch the video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21-3WwRYiME Late blight is a serious disease of potato and tomato family (Solanaceous) crops worldwide that can be difficult to control organically. eOrganic presenters Dr. Sally Miller of Ohio State University, Dr. Meg McGrath of Cornell University, and Dr. Alex Stone of Oregon State University discussed the 2009 epidemic...
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