This handbook is one of the most comprehensive, science-based resources available on cover cropping. In addition to species selection information, this handbook addresses the effects of cover cropping on water management, pest management, and farm economics.
Organic crops and genetically engineered crops may seem to be polar opposites. Here is a brief exploration of how two very different farming cultures can coexist.
Before planting a crop, an organic vegetable grower needs to understand the pests and beneficial organisms that usually occur in that crop and anticipate the pest problems that are likely to occur.
Certification and registration, though separate processes, are similar with respect to organic standards and requirements. Both are intended to ensure differentiation and integrity of organic production, handling, and processing.
CSANR invests in new research and partnerships to create systems-level solutions for Washington. We work alongside producers, agencies, and researchers to turn small investments into big results.
The Organic Vegetable Production Manual provides detailed information for growers on how to farm vegetables organically, addressing the essential topics for success in this highly competitive marketplace.
Organic agriculture is a growth industry in North Carolina and throughout most of the United States. Much of our efforts in organic and regenerative agriculture are focused on the small and mid-sized farms in the western part of the state although we are partners on several large multi-state projects, too.
Plant diseases create challenging problems in commercial agriculture and pose real economic threats to both conventional and organic farming systems. In an organic system, disease-control strategies should have an ecological basis.
