This online resource can be used to learn more about and identify relevant training and educational opportunities specifically for organic farming - as well as, more broadly, for ecologically-based farm management.
Organic certification can provide new opportunities for farmers and their products. However, transitioning from conventional to organic requires both time and a strong business plan.
Background In 2021, the UC OAI was awarded a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) to develop a statewide survey of organic growers, consultants, certifiers and other stakeholders to identify the key challenges they fac...
Food safety refers to the measures and procedures in place for upholding the quality of food and prevention of contamination and food-borne illnesses. There are federal rules and regulations to comply with when growing, processing, and handling food.
EcoFarm WHO: Ecological Farming Association WHAT: Through its connective events, the Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm) facilitates an exchange of knowledge and resources among a diversity of stakeholders and grassroots leadership to advance just and ecological farming and food systems.
Click the map above to take you to the database!The UC OAI Organic Resource Database is a tool for you to connect with organizations or individuals in your region and across the state that offer a range of activities - from technical, financial and other forms of assistance to applied research for o...
The Agroecology Field Quarter is a transformative summer program designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of organic agriculture and equitable food systems. Join us for an unforgettable journey through hands-on learning, professional networking, and real-world application.
