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May 2, 2019
Tomato Varietal Improvement

This webinar took place on March 7, 2017. Organic vegetable growers need varieties that are optimally adapted to their farming systems. In this webinar, participants will describe how to develop...

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May 2, 2019
Taking Stock of Organic Research Investments Webinar

This webinar was recorded on April 6, 2017. Presenters are Diana Jerkins, Joanna Ory and Mark Schonbeck of the Organic Farming Research Foundation About the Webinar This webinar will present...

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May 2, 2019
Use of High Glucosinolate Mustard as an Organic Biofumigant in Vegetable Crops Webinar by eOrganic

This webinar was recorded on April 11, 2017. The presenters are Heather Darby and Abha Gupta, University of Vermont Extension; and Katie Campbell-Nelson, University of Massachusetts. About the Webinar Brassica...

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May 2, 2019
Organic Tomato Seed Production Webinar

This webinar took place on January 30, 2018. The presenters are members of a NIFA OREI funded project entitled Tomato Organic Management and Improvement. About the Webinar Tomato is one...

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May 2, 2019
Melon Medley: Organic Production Practices, Microbial Safety and Consumer Preferences of various Melon Varieties

This webinar took place on January 31, 2018. Find all upcoming and archived eOrganic webinars at http://articles.extension.org/pages/25242 About the Webinar Melon (Cucumis melo subsp. melo) is a valuable commodity, but...

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May 2, 2019
Management of spotted wing drosophila using organically approved strategies: An update

This webinar took place on Feb. 27, 2018 About the Webinar Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has emerged as a devastating pest of small and stone fruits worldwide. Losses due to...

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May 1, 2019
North Carolina’s Statewide Initiative for Building a Local Food Economy Webinar

Resources from the Webinar The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) Website NC 10% Campaign for Local Foods Website North Carolina Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council Website About the Webinar...

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May 1, 2019
New Modules for Teaching Undergraduate Students about Organic Agriculture

Slide handout About the Webinar This webinar will highlight the outputs of a recent NIFA OREI education project focused on developing introductory modules for teaching undergraduate students about organic agriculture....

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April 29, 2019
Nutrient Requirements of Organic Poultry

eOrganic author: Dr. Jacquie Jacob Ph.D., University of Kentuckky Introduction As with all animals, poultry species have specific nutritional needs. The nutrient requirements of a flock are determined by several...

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April 29, 2019
Biology and Management of Squash Vine Borer in Organic Farming Systems

eOrganic author: Abby Seaman, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Cornell University Introduction Squash vine borer (Melittia satyriniformis syn. Melittia cucurbitae) is mainly a pest of squash (summer and...

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April 25, 2019
Managing Dairy Nutrition for the Organic Herd: Assessing the Feeding Program

eOrganic author: Karen Hoffman, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Source: Adapted with permission from: Mendenhall, K. (ed.) 2009. The organic dairy handbook: a comprehensive guide for the transition and beyond....

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April 25, 2019
Video: Creating a Grazing Map in Accordance with the Access to Pasture Rule

Introduction In this eOrganic dairy video, grazing and certification specialist Sarah Flack demonstrates how to develop a grazing map now required by the USDA National Organic Program, outlined in the...

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April 25, 2019
How to Implement and Verify Biodiversity Conservation Activities in Organic Agricultural Systems

This webinar took place on October 5, 2016. About the Webinar Organic operations must follow the National Organic Program's (NOP) regulations. The NOP Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation Guidance, which...

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April 24, 2019
Organic Grass-Fed Dairy Standards Webinar

Click here for the slide handout About the Webinar This webinar will focus on new grass-fed standards, which are designed for dairy farms that are already certified organic. Presenters will...

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April 24, 2019
Organic Farming and Soil Health in the Western U.S. Webinar Series

Please join the Organic Farming Research Foundation and eOrganic for a series of eight free webinar trainings on organic farming and soil health in the Western U.S. The webinar trainings...

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April 24, 2019
Webinars by eOrganic

Live and archived webinars on organic farming and research Learn the latest in organic farming practices and research by attending or watching an eOrganic Webinar. Sign up for upcoming webinars...

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April 24, 2019
Food Hub Feasibility in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley: Interviews with Conventional and Organic Small and Mid-Sized Farmers

eOrganic authors: Eliza Smith, Oregon State University Javier Fernandez-Salvador, Oregon State University Introduction A food hub is a centralized location, either brick and mortar or online-based, that connects farmers and...

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April 24, 2019
Options for Including Cover Crops in High Tunnel Rotations in the Northern United States

eOrganic authors: Elizabeth Perkus, University of Minnesota Anne Pfeiffer, University of Minnesota Charlotte Thurston, University of Minnesota Fucui Li, University of Minnesota Julie Grossman, University of Minnesota Introduction High tunnels...

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April 24, 2019
Planning Your Organic Farm for Profit Webinar

Planning to grow only what you plan to sell eliminates wasted time and effort, and tracking income and expenses will show you your profit centers. In this workshop, Richard Wiswall...

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April 22, 2019
How to Calculate Pasture Dry Matter Intake on Your Organic Dairy Farm Webinar

This webinar was recorded on August 20, 2010 The slides from the Webinar are available here as a pdf file. Resources mentioned in the Webinar NOP website: DMD tables and...

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April 22, 2019
Organic Blueberry Production Webinar

Timeline Intro 0 - 2:35 Overview of Project 2:35 - 4:58 Objectives and treatments 4:58 - 10:45 Plant growth response 10:45 - 28:00 Irrigation 28:00 - 39:36 Weed management 39:36...

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April 22, 2019
Organic Farming Financial Benchmarks Webinar by eOrganic

Resources from the Webinar FINBIN: http://www.finbin.umn.edu/ Minnesota Department of Agriculture for Organic Farm Performance in Minnesota reports: https://www.cffm.umn.edu/publications/Pubs/FBMA/2010_Organic_Farm_Performance_MN.pdf Center for Farm Financial Management: http://www.cffm.umn.edu/ About the webinar While there is...

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April 22, 2019
CSA Farmer’s Guide to Accepting SNAP/EBT Payments Webinar

About the Webinar Trying to figure out how to accept SNAP/EBT payments (formerly food stamps) has been a challenge for trailblazing CSA farmers and their partner organizations because of a...

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April 22, 2019
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs: Invasion, Biology, Monitoring and Management Webinar

Find all of eOrganic's upcoming and archived webinars » About the Webinar Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a highly pervasive pest that can cause severe losses for both conventional and...

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April 22, 2019
Construction of High Tunnels: Resources for Organic Farmers

eOrganic authors: Kristin Pool, Oregon State University Alex Stone, Oregon State University Introduction High tunnels, also called high hoops or hoop houses, are temporary structures that extend the growing season....

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April 18, 2019
NMPAN Webinars

Next NMPAN Webinars: In planning. To be announced soon. All NMPAN webinars are open to the public and free of charge. NMPAN webinars are recorded and archived below, by topic.A...

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April 17, 2019
NRCS EQIP: What You Need to Know About the Organic Initiative

eOrganic authors: Sarah Brown, Oregon Tilth Ed Zaborski, University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences David Lamm, NRCS East National Technology Support Center Jim Riddle, University of...

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April 17, 2019
Simple Methods for Market Growers to Assess Culinary Quality with Consumers

eOrganic authors: Kitt Healy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Lane Selman, Oregon State University Alex Stone, Oregon State University Julie Dawson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Introduction Consumers expect superior flavor, texture, and appearance...

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April 17, 2019
A Primer on Plant Breeding and Intellectual Property Rights in Organic Seed Systems

eOrganic authors: Claire Luby, Department of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison A. Bryan Endres, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois Michelle Wander, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental...

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April 17, 2019
Growing the eOrganic Community: Annual Report 2018

ontents eOrganic in 2018: Bringing organic research to farmers and agricultural information providers Outreach Webinars and Conference Broadcasts Online Courses eOrganic Articles Videos Organic Farming Research Websites Ask an Expert...

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April 10, 2019
Corn Breeding for Organic Markets

Join us for an eOrganic webinar on breeding corn for organic markets! The webinar takes place on April 10, 2019 at 11AM Pacific, 12 Mountain, 1 Central, 2 Eastern Time....

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April 4, 2019
Partnering with eOrganic in a Research Project

What is eOrganic? eOrganic (at eXtension.org/organic_production) is the eXtension Resource Area for Organic Agriculture You can find eOrganic's resources for farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, certifiers, researchers and educators seeking reliable...

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April 1, 2019
Organic Vegetable Production Systems, Certification of Organic Farming Systems

ABCs of Organic Certification Webinar Can I Use This Input on My Organic Farm? Can I Use this Product for Disease Management on my Organic Farm? Current and Future Prospects...

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April 1, 2019
Organic Dairy Production Systems

Grass-Fed Dairy: Opportunities and Challenges in this Rapidly Growing Market Unique Fly Control Methods for Organic Dairy Production Webinar by eOrganic A Look at the Newly Released Organic Pasture Rule...

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April 1, 2019
Organic Vegetable Production Systems

Organic Seed Resource Guide: Introduction and Table of Contents Twelve Steps Toward Ecological Weed Management in Organic Vegetables Webinars by eOrganic Late Blight of Tomato and Potato: Recent Occurrences and...

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April 1, 2019
Certification of Organic Farming Systems

A Look at the Newly Released Organic Pasture Rule Webinar ABCs of Organic Certification Webinar An Introduction to Organic Certification Requirements Approved Health Care and Medication Regulations for Organic Dairy...

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April 1, 2019
Grazing Management on Organic Farms

A Look at the Newly Released Organic Pasture Rule Webinar Access to Pasture Rule New and Revised Definitions An Introduction to Grazing Management on Organic Dairy Farms An Overview of...

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April 1, 2019
Organic Dairy Certification

An Overview of the Access to Pasture Rule on Organic Dairy Farms Approved Health Care and Medication Regulations for Organic Dairy and Livestock in the United States Breeder Stock Regulations...

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March 22, 2019
Online Course: On the Ground. A Closer Look at Organic Dairy Pasture, Forages, and Soils

eOrganic author: Debra Heleba, University of Vermont Extension About the Course On the Ground: A Closer Look at Organic Dairy Pasture, Forages, and Soils is a self-directed online course designed...

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March 22, 2019
Efficacy of Biochemical Biopesticides that may be used in Organic Farming

eOrganic authors: Chunxue Cao, The Ohio State University - OARDC Gary Vallad, University of Florida - IFAS Meg McGrath, Cornell University Brian McSpadden Gardener, The Ohio State University - OARDC...

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