by Nagisa | Nov 23, 2020 | Consumer, Farming, Gardening, News, Policy, Uncategorized
What is the Real Organic Project? It’s not an ordinary certifying organization. Tractor rallies, protests, grassroots gatherings, and passionate voices are the heart of the Real Organic Project. It represents the farmers who want to provide food the right way....
by Nagisa | Nov 2, 2020 | Farming, Pests, Uncategorized
As the season winds to a close, we note the our friend the praying mantis is a predator of the Spotted Lanternfly. See an adult being eaten by a praying mantis. Cornell IPM The photo is shared by Al Johnson
by Nagisa | Nov 2, 2020 | Farming, Organic, Uncategorized
https://secureservercdn.net/45.40.150.136/u6t.b70.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/USDA-Organic-Farming-Resources.pdf While organic producers are eligible for all USDA programs, this resource page is designed to highlight a select few programs that may be beneficial for organic operations. Call your...
by Amanda Ketterer | Oct 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our friends at the National Organic Coalition have announced opportunities for financial relief and funding throughout the year. If you are in need of financial support for your farm and family, please take a look at the applications and apply. “On September...
by Josefina Ewins | Oct 15, 2020 | Business, Funding, News, Policy, Uncategorized
Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP2) which began on September 2, 2020, and will continue through December 11, 2020. CFAP 2 provides eligible producers with direct financial assistance due to marker disruptions and associated costs due to the...
by Nagisa | Sep 10, 2020 | Farming, Food System, Uncategorized
Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has a free beginning farmer training program for organic specialty crop farmers in California is for beginning farmers, existing organic farmers, and farmers in transition to organic production. While it was developed for...
