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Organic Producers: We Want to Hear From You!

If you are an organic producer in North Carolina growing corn, soybean, wheat, sweetpotato, sunflower, tobacco, or other commodity crops we'd like to hear from you!We have an anonymous 20 minutes…

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NCDA&CS Organic Certification Cost Share Program: November 17th Deadline

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is currently accepting applications for their Organic Certification Cost Share Program. Applications are due Friday, November 17th,…

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Highlights From the 2023 Organic Commodities Field Day

Abby Pleasant presenting on her research on organic high-oleic sunflower. Photo Credit: Esleyther Henriquez InoaOn July 18th, we hosted the 2023 Organic Commodities Field Day at Cherry Research Farm…

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June 9th Deadline for North Carolina NRCS- Organic Transition Initiative

USDA-NRCS of North Carolina is currently accepting applications for the Organic Transitions Initiative. Producers can work with their local NRCS office to determine what practices under EQIP they may…

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Save the Date! Organic Commodities Field Day

Registration is now open for the 2023 Organic Commodities Field Day. This in-person event will cover new research on organic sunflower production including variety trials, pest management, nitrogen…

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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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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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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 Submit Wheat Tissue Samples for Spring Nitrogen Needs

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reminds growers that properly timed spring nitrogen applications are essential to the growth and development of wheat. Assessing…