Organic Farming Research Foundation

Organic Farming Research Foundation OFRF fosters the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. Make a donation tod
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Since its founding, OFRF has provided 337 grants to organic researchers and farmers, investing more than $3,000,000. OFRF grants have lasting impacts on organic farming knowledge and the lives of farmers and researchers. Overall, OFRF grant funding has advanced scientific knowledge and improved the practices, ecological sustainability and economic prosperity of organic farming. OFRF grants have pl

ayed a crucial role in advancing the careers of young scientists, enabling them to leverage significant additional funding from state and federal agencies.

Tomorrow is the day! OFRF and organic farmer Jeff Leach will host a field day for technical support providers, with a fo...
06/08/2026

Tomorrow is the day! OFRF and organic farmer Jeff Leach will host a field day for technical support providers, with a focus on organic pest and w**d management, in Zillah, Washington. See details and register here:

https://ofrf.org/event/field-day-at-jls-organic-orchards/

This field day is part of a suite of resources we are developing for extension agents, researchers, and technical service providers who work with organic producers. For those working in the western region, find more resources on organic pest management at:

https://ofrf.org/resource/organic-pest-and-w**d-management-for-extension-agents-in-the-northwest/

To see all resources from OFRF, visit: https://ofrf.org/resources/

OFRF is currently working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on a cooperative agreement to help...
06/04/2026

OFRF is currently working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on a cooperative agreement to help build institutional knowledge of NRCS staff and equip them to better support the unique needs of organic and transitioning-to-organic farmers across the country.

As part of this work, we are helping tell the stories of organic farmers and their experiences working with NRCS.

In this blog, learn how organic farmers can best navigate and use NRCS programs. We hear from April Joy Farm, an organic, diversified crop and livestock farm in Washington. We also hear directly from the NRCS agent about helping this farm reach their conservation goals, and how they approach working with organic producers.

https://ofrf.org/news/working-with-nrcs-april-joy-farms-story-and-recommendations/

Dan Perkins of Perkins' Good Earth Farm is tackling aphids from the inside out. 🍅Perkins' Good Earth Farm is a certified...
06/03/2026

Dan Perkins of Perkins' Good Earth Farm is tackling aphids from the inside out. 🍅

Perkins' Good Earth Farm is a certified organic, diversified vegetable farm in De Motte, Indiana, that utilizes no-till, permanent deep-compost beds. In his Farmer-Led Trial, Dan will be doing sap analysis on his high tunnel tomatoes to test the hypothesis that plants with well-balanced nutrition are inherently less attractive to aphids.

You can read more about his experiment in our latest Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: https://ofrf.org/news/farmer-led-trials-program-spotlight-perkins-good-earth-farm/



We're thrilled to invite organic specialists in the West to this incredible opportunity to deepen your understanding of ...
06/02/2026

We're thrilled to invite organic specialists in the West to this incredible opportunity to deepen your understanding of organic production. Join OFRF and fifth-generation farmer Jeff Leach for a Field Day on June 9th at JL's Organic Orchards in Zillah, WA.

This field day is designed for technical service providers - researchers, extension agents, and anyone who supports organic farmers. Space is limited, so RSVP today to secure your spot.

Please note: Certified Crop Advisors will have the opportunity to earn 2.0 Integrated Pest Management CEUs!

Register at:
https://ofrf.org/event/field-day-at-jls-organic-orchards/

Did you know that Yakima County Washington is ranked 13th in the nation for agricultural productivity, and has more cert...
05/28/2026

Did you know that Yakima County Washington is ranked 13th in the nation for agricultural productivity, and has more certified organic producers than any other county in Washington state?

We're looking forward to a very special organic field day, hosted by a 5th-generation farmer in one of the most productive counties in the US!

On Tuesday, June 9th, 5th-generation farmer Jeff Leach will host this field day, designed for technical service providers and focused on organic pest and w**d management, at JL's Organic Orchards in Zillah, WA. Certified organic for 30 years, JL's Organic Orchards produces pears, plums, apricots, and pluots. This field day will be an incredible opportunity to learn about organic production!

Register today at:
https://ofrf.org/event/field-day-at-jls-organic-orchards/


Yakima Extension / Washington State University

Are you using conservation strategies on your farm? Chances are you’re eligible for funding from the NRCS Conservation S...
05/27/2026

Are you using conservation strategies on your farm? Chances are you’re eligible for funding from the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)!

Through the CSP program, farmers work one-on-one with an NRCS conservation planner to create and employ a conservation plan for their farm as part of a five-year contract. OFRF spoke with Catherine Nguyen of Mora Mora Farm in Oregon about her experience with her CSP contract for cover cropping.

Get a transparent look at what it’s really like to work with NRCS: the benefits, the obstacles, and the lessons: https://ofrf.org/news/csp-cover-cropping-mora-mora-farm/

💡 Farmers and ranchers are natural researchers, regularly using trial-and-error to address on-farm questions and challen...
05/22/2026

💡 Farmers and ranchers are natural researchers, regularly using trial-and-error to address on-farm questions and challenges.

For research involving farmers and University scientists, successful collaborations between farmers and researchers can greatly enhance results. However, these collaborations take time to build.

Read our report on for lessons learned from organic farmers and researchers about how to form these effective collaborations!

🔗 https://ofrf.org/resource/building-successful-farmer-researcher-collaboration/

How have federally-supported conservation programs been utilized by organic producers over the past several years? Are ...
05/21/2026

How have federally-supported conservation programs been utilized by organic producers over the past several years? Are there conservation programs that are underutilized by organic farmers? Does conservation spending match the organic industry in your state?

In part two of looking at the intersections of NRCS and organic producers, OFRF and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition staff dig deep into the data and provide key insights that can help organic farmers and NRCS staff best utilize federal programs to support conservation on organic farms.

Read the full article here:
https://ofrf.org/news/nrcs-and-organic-producers-organic-participation-in-conservation-programs/

Next Wednesday, 5/27, join OFRF for a webinar for researchers, extension agents, and technical service providers in the ...
05/20/2026

Next Wednesday, 5/27, join OFRF for a webinar for researchers, extension agents, and technical service providers in the West, with a focus on organic pest and w**d management.

This webinar is supported by Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education and is eligible for 1.0 CEU credit in Integrated Pest Management for Certified Crop Advisors.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uBxRYGLWQCyfViot6QNrKA #/registration

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