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Organic farming California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) 
 "Founded in 1973, CCOF was the first organization to certify organic farms in North America. CCOF set uniform guidelines and worked to legally define organic." The site provides publications about standards, genetic engineering, and genetically modified organisms; tells how to become certified; offers a classified ads section ( The Exchange ); and lets you search for certified members by product, name of farmer, location, and other criteria. http://www.ccof.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Social Issues Last updated Jul 21, 2002 Defining Organic Practices for Wine and Grapes
This 2006 article looks at organic farming and production processes in the wine industry. Discusses the distinction between organically-grown grapes and organic wine, organic certification, organic regulations and how they apply to the wine industry, and more. Includes links to related government agencies and trade organizations. From Wine Business Monthly, a trade publication. http://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/?go=getArticle&dataId=42774 Topics: Agriculture, Wine Last updated Oct 26, 2009 Green Giants
Series of articles from 2006 about the organic food industry and organic farms. Some of the topics covered include the "mainstream" organic movement, whether organic foods are healthier, how to save money when buying organic, and organic wine. Includes profiles of farms in California's Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. From the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/04/30/MNGJGII7B21.DTL Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 23, 2006 Organic & Integrated Fruit Production Home Page
"Access resources related to integrated and organic fruit production," covering topics such as apple replant disease, orchard floor management, soil management, pest management, and mulching. Includes crop acreage data. From the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center. http://organic.tfrec.wsu.edu/OrganicIFP/Home/Index.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Oct 19, 2003 Organic Cotton Facts
Brief fact sheet about cotton grown using organic farming methods. Includes data on cotton grown globally and in the U.S., and discussion of market growth and clothing and other items (such as diapers, mattresses, and pillows) made from organic cotton fiber. From the Organic Trade Association, an industry organization that "focuses on the organic business community in North America." http://www.ota.com/organic/mt/organic_cotton.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated Apr 4, 2006 Organic Cotton Production
"This publication discusses specific insect management strategies for cutworm, cotton bollworm, tobacco budworm, pink bollworm, armyworm, loopers, thrips, fleahoppers, lygus bugs, aphids, whitefly, spider mite, and boll weevil. Seedling disease, soil disease, and foliar disease management are also discussed." Presents ideas about marketing organic cotton. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/cotton.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Plants Last updated Nov 23, 2005 Organic Sweet Corn Production
This collection of guidelines for organic production of sweet corn discusses strategies for weed control (especially cover crops), corn varieties that have some resistance to insects such as the corn earworm, post-harvest handling of this highly perishable crop, and marketing and economics. Includes references and related links. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/sweetcorn.html Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated May 21, 2008 Organic Vegetable Production in California Series
A series of publications on organic farming "written by Farm Advisors and Specialists from the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Each publication addresses a key aspect of organic production practices applicable to all vegetable crops." Topics include certification and marketing, postharvest handling of crops, and managing soil, weeds, insect pests, and plant diseases. From the Small Farm Center, University of California, Davis. http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/research/organic.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated Aug 15, 2006 Strawberries: Organic and IPM Options: Horticulture Production Guide
Provides information for strawberry production using organic growing methods and "covers integrated pest management [IPM] and weed control techniques that can reduce pesticide use in conventional strawberry production." Discusses planting, plastic mulch, weed and insect control methods, diseases, alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation, and harvesting. Lists plant sources, recommended varieties by state, and related resources. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/strawberry.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jul 30, 2005 Striving for Social Sustainability in Agriculture
This August 2004 feature article looks at social justice and labor issues in the organic agriculture movement. Discusses research and studies on treatment of farm workers, examples of attempts to improve conditions at California organic farms, living wages and the fair trade movement, and labeling of agricultural products. Includes links to related farms and organizations. From the Rodale Institute. http://newfarm.rodaleinstitute.org/features/0804/worker/ Topics: Agriculture, Labor Last updated Jan 2, 2009 Tilth Producers of Washington: Apprenticeship Placement Service
Describes apprenticeship opportunities on organic and sustainable farms throughout Washington state. Listings are organized by state region and include details about each farm's program (contact information, start and end dates, work description, hours, necessary skills, pay and housing arrangements, opportunities for learning). May include regional opportunities outside of Washington state. From the Tilth Producers of Washington. http://www.tilthproducers.org/placement.asp Topics: Agriculture Last updated May 25, 2006 |
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