Join us for a hands-on all day intensive that will guide growers through the essential steps to get organic products into local, regional, or national supply chains. It will provide practical tools, real world case studies, and networking opportunities to help move your organic produce from field to shelf…
Broomrape 101 for Organic Vegetable Farmers - Sacramento ValleyVirtual Meeting (zoom), register herePresentation by Brad Hanson (UCCE Extension Weed Specialist) followed by Q&A.Tues, May 19 noon-1pmNo costDescription:Broomrape is a noxious parasitic weed that recently re-emerged in processing tomato…
Join Rodale Institute for Beyond Plastic: From Sink to Source Field Day.In plant physiology, young leaves function as sinks. They require energy and nutrients to grow. As they mature, they become sources, producing carbohydrates through photosynthesis and supporting the rest of the plant. Modern agriculture…
About the WebinarDry-farmed tomatoes are emerging as a popular crop in the western US. However, blemishes related to drought stress, especially blossom-end rot (BER), can be a major issue in their production. Farms vary considerably in their BER incidence; on some farms no fruits are affected, on others BER…
WHAT IS TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM? / QUÉ ES EL PROGRAMA DE TRANSICIÓN A LA AGRICULTURA ORGÁNICA? The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) provides critical funding to build the domestic supply of organic food and products by helping American farmers successfully…
WHAT IS TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM? / QUÉ ES EL PROGRAMA DE TRANSICIÓN A LA AGRICULTURA ORGÁNICA? The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) provides critical funding to build the domestic supply of organic food and products by helping American farmers successfully…