organic

  1. Trifecta melon available from Common Wealth Seed Growers

    New Organic Cucurbit Varieties Result From Participatory Research at Cornell

    Apr 22, 2019

    New varieties of disease-resistant cucurbits are commercially available as a result of Cornell University's Eastern Sustainable Organic Cucurbit Project. 

    Through participatory efforts with farmers and regional seed companies, Extension researchers developed new varieties with organic producers in mind, focusing on resistance to common diseases and pests, but also on production and culinary characteristics important to organic farmers. New varieties include DMR 401 and DMR 264 cucumbers and 'Trifecta' muskmelon. Read more. 

  2. Organic dairy herd health management is focus of new Ohio State study.

    New Study Seeks to Document Organic Dairy Herd Health Practices

    Dec 4, 2018

    Optimizing animal health and welfare are main priorities for dairy producers, yet there is still a lot that is not known about organic dairy herd health management, and there is a lack of scientific research dedicated to herd health relevant for organic dairy farming.  

    To reach the goals of this research project, we are interviewing organic dairy farmers, as well as dairy professionals with organic clientele on herd health management practices. If you are an organic dairy farmer and/or dairy professional working with them, we need your help! In addition to making future research and resources practical and based on real needs, participants will also received a research summary report, a complimentary milk culture, disease protocols (if requested), and a nominal cash incentive. Read more.