Organic Production Aids
As in all farming, there are tricks of the trade that will help you succeed.
Season Extension
MOSES Fact Sheet
Find resources to help you extend your season by constructing a hoophouse (high tunnel).
Organic and Sustainable Pest Control
MOSES Fact Sheet
The standard agricultural
view of pest control often focuses on treating a pest problem once it has already occurred, but organic growers take a holistic
approach to pest management. This approach is concerned
with the entire system and the interactions between the components that make up that system. These methods can potentially reduce dependence on off farm inputs and improve the bottom line.
Crop Rotation on Organic Farms: A Planning Manual
SARE Outreach announces a new planning resource for farmers seeking sound,
science-based guidelines for managing crop rotations in organic farming. Download a free copy or order a $30 hardcopy by calling 301-374-9696 or order online www.sare.org/WebStore.
Online Organic Grower Guides
Online organic resources for growing apples, beans, carrots, grapes, and more from Cornell University. (Although these guides were written primarily for New York growers,
the recommendations are applicable to growers in other humid regions.)
The Importance of Organic Matter
to Soil Fertility and Crop Health
MOSES Fact Sheet
One of the greatest challenges producers
face when beginning organic management is
providing adequate fertility to meet crop needs. Discover the importance of organic matter!
The Web Soil Survey
Provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. It is operated by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and provides access to the largest natural resource information system in the world. NRCS has soil maps and data available online for more than 95 percent of the nation's counties and anticipates having 100 percent in the near future. The site is updated and maintained online as the single authoritative source of soil survey information.
Understanding Farm Lot Numbers
MOSES Fact Sheet
Describes and shows examples of a numeric crop tracking system, which is required in organic production.
Crop Insurance for Organic Systems
MOSES Fact Sheet
Find out how to best utilize the federal crop insurance program for your organic operation.
**For more information and resources about crop insurance,
visit the MOSES Crop Insurance for Organic Farmers webpage.
Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite
USDA FACT SHEET PDF
(AGR-Lite) is a whole-farm revenue protection plan of insurance.
Flaming as a Method of Weed Control in Organic Farming Systems
Michigan State University FACT SHEET PDF
State of Wisconsin: Food Regulations Overview for Farmers and Market Gardeners
Wishing to Direct Market
Jane Hansen, PriceDirect Marketing Specialist
UW Extension, Price County
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection - Division of Food Safety
State of Wisconsin: Food Regulations Overview for Restaurants, Groceries and Other Institutions
Wishing to Buy Locally Grown Foods
Jane Hansen, PriceDirect Marketing Specialist
UW Extension, Price County
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection - Division of Food Safety
Organic Farming Technical Bulletin - Natural Mastitis Treatment PDF
Dr. Paul Dettloff - Staff Veterinarian -
Organic Valley
Organic Poultry Production
A publication of ATTRA (16 page PDF)
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