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Using Lime in Organic Systems

Soil Acidity Most soils in North Carolina are naturally acidic, requiring lime to neutralize acidity and create an ideal environment for commodity crops. When soil is described as ‘acidic’, it means…

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Got Organic Certification Questions?

Are you considering becoming USDA certified organic? Not sure where to start?We've updated out page on becoming USDA certified organic, but if there are questions you have or a topic you'd like us to…

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CC-NCALCTool: Nitrogen Contributions of Cover Crops

Cover crops can aid producers in organic systems control weeds and add nitrogen to their soil. Precision Sustainable Agriculture, an interdisciplinary research team, has created a Cover Crop Nitrogen…

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2023 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference- Save the Date!

Save the date for the 2023 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference happening Monday, March 6th, 2023 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State.Carolina Farm Stewardship…

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Register Now for the in-Person Organic Commodities Field Day!

We are so excited to see you all at our in-person 2021 Organic Commodities Field Day! The event will be from 8 a.m.-–noon on August 4 at the Cherry Research Station. All attendees MUST register at…

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New Publications on Organic Tobacco Nitrogen Fertility Management

Two new resources have been developed to aid organic tobacco growers in proper management of nitrogen in greenhouse and field settings.Both documents cover research results spanning over four years.…

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Research in Agronomic Systems' Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Check out this great article on the work conducted by Dr. Alex Woodley, our Organic and Sustainable Soils specialist, investigating greenhouse gas emissions from different agronomic production…

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Applications Now Accepted for NCDA&CS Organic Cost Share Program

N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is now taking applications for this year's Organic Cost Share program. The program can reimburse up to 75%, or $750, the cost of certification for…

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Now Available! the NC Organic Commodities Production Guide!

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the North Carolina Organic Commodities Production Guide! We've added new chapters on organic flue-cured tobacco, sweetpotato, peanuts, and more! The…

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Time to Register for the 2019 Organic Commodities Field Day!

It's that time of year! See below for information on the 2019 Organic Commodities Field Day.When: July 22, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Where: Cunnigham Research Station in Kinston, 200…