Organic Farming Research Foundation https://ofrf.org/ Cultivating organic research, education, and federal policies Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:30:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://ofrf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-OFRF-512-32x32.gif Organic Farming Research Foundation https://ofrf.org/ 32 32 Growing Organic Grains and Pulses in the Northeast: What Does the Research Say? https://ofrf.org/news/growing-organic-grains-and-pulses-in-the-northeast/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:36:38 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=20032 Organic grain and pulse farmers in the northeast face challenges including finding crop rotations, effective and economical seeding rates, and weed management, to name a few. Organic research projects across the northeast have insights about these challenges and how farmers might address them.

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]]> From Conventional to Certified: Transitioning to Organic in the Northwest https://ofrf.org/news/conventional-to-organic-in-northwest/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:01:18 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=20006 Three farmers with roots in conventional agriculture share their challenges and successes navigating the transition to certified organic production in the Northwest.

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]]> Basics of Organic Certification & Standards for Extension Agents https://ofrf.org/resource/basics-of-organic-certification-and-standards-for-extension-agents/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:48:19 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=19924 This document provides an overview of cover crop selection, developing a cover crop mix, enhancing the benefits of cover cropping, and other tips and resources for organic farmers. 

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]]> Policy Developments in 2025 and How They Are Affecting Small Farms https://ofrf.org/news/policy-developments-in-2025-and-how-they-are-affecting-small-farms/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:51:11 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=19918 Despite messaging around reinvigorated support for small farms, policy choices over the last year have revealed a widespread decline in resources for small farmers. Learn about the program cuts and how they are impacting farmers across the country.

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]]> Doing the Unglamorous, Essential Work to Help Organic Agriculture Thrive https://ofrf.org/gordons-policy-corner/february-2026-doing-the-unglamorous-essential-work/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:40:07 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=19909 As Gordon prepares to step away from his role at OFRF, he reflects on the lessons learned in four years working in organic agriculture policy and how it has shaped the way he thinks about food, farming, and creating policy that serves the people who are integral to our food system.

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]]> Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Passion Garden https://ofrf.org/news/farmer-led-trials-program-spotlight-passion-garden/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:15 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=19830 Passion Garden, in Waco Texas, is a three-acre diversified farm, in the process of transitioning to organic certification. Farmer Kay Bell is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to experiment with farm-made soil amendments from mesquite bean pods to increase productivity of tomato varieties.

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]]> Organic Agriculture Research in Action: High Tunnels and Cover Cropping with Moore Family Farms https://ofrf.org/news/organic-agriculture-research-in-action-high-tunnels-and-cover-cropping-with-moore-family-farms/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:05 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=19713 Moore Family Farms is a family-owned and operated farm located in Warsaw, North Carolina. Managed by Robert Moore and his son Dakota, this 260-acre farm was founded in 1833 based on principles of sustainability. Learn how they are meeting conservation goals - and what funding for organic research programs can do to support family farms.

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]]> Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) https://ofrf.org/news/conservation-stewardship-program/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:22:13 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=19748 NRCS’ CSP program offers financial assistance and technical support for farmer who are looking to increase conservation on their farm by adopting new conservation activities or improving upon existing practices.

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]]> Cover Cropping https://ofrf.org/resource/cover-cropping/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:39:47 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=19749 This document provides an overview of cover crop selection, developing a cover crop mix, enhancing the benefits of cover cropping, and other tips and resources for organic farmers. 

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]]> 2024 Research Summary on Conservation Benefits of Organic Management https://ofrf.org/climate-change/2024-research-summary-on-conservation-benefits-of-organic-management-2/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:33:24 +0000 https://ofrf.org/?p=19745 This report analyzes the impact of OFRF’s grant program from 2006–2014, showing how strategic investments advanced organic research, supported researchers, and addressed farmer-identified needs.

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