Filtering by tag: Field Crops ✕

2024 Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program Survey Results Now Available!

Results from farmer surveys conducted in North Carolina and South Carolina as part of the USDA-AMS funded Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) are now available and can be…

Sunflower buds forming on hairy stems in a field with rows of plants in background

Survey on Barriers to Organic Certification: Complete by July 15th

We have developed a brief survey to better understand barriers producers in North Carolina and South Carolina face in becoming certified organic as part of the Southeast Transition to Organic…

FSA Announces 2024 Organic Certification Cost-Share Program: Oct 31st, 2024 Application Deadline

The following information is from the USDA-FSA 2024 Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) AnnouncementUSDA certified organic growers are eligible for a cost-share assistance program to…

Field of purple vetch flowers under blue sky with scattered white clouds

Updates From the Field, Cover Crops and Organic Sunflower

While the majority of sunflowers in the U.S. are grown further north, in North Carolina sunflower has potential to fit well into many of our current row-crop rotations. Graduate student Abby Pleasant…

Mentorship Program banner reading "Transitioning to Organic" with "Become a Mentee" button

Southeast Organic Mentorship Program

The Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program(SE TOPP) is a new USDA program that NC State is participating in to support North Carolina organic growers and growers interested in organic…

North Carolina Organic Commodities Production Guide text on black box over blurred plant background

2024 Organic Commodities Production Guide

The 2024 Organic Commodities Production Guide is now available online through NC State Extension Publications. This updated production guide covers a wide range of topics related to organic commodity…

Circular USDA ORGANIC certification seal with green and brown colors

Survey on Barriers to USDA Organic Certification

We’re seeking input from producers on barriers to USDA organic certification as part of the Southeast Transition to Organic Partnerships Program. The survey can be accessed through this link.This…

Sheep and goats grazing in a grassy fenced pasture with farm buildings in background

2024 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference

On March 1st, we gathered with nearly 150 producers, researchers, and industry professionals at the University of Mount Olive for the 2024 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference. The…

Two people standing and talking under a large autumn tree in an open field

Organic Focus Groups in North Carolina and South Carolina

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association will be hosting six organic focus groups within North Carolina and South Carolina for producers who are certified organic or considering a transition to organic…

Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference — March 1, 2024; University of Mount Olive; 9AM–4PM

(3/1) Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference: Session Highlights

We're looking forward to co-hosting the Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association on March 1st, 2024 at the University of Mount Olive. Registration is…