Browsing: FarmerLed

Enhancing Tomato Yields Through On-Farm Trials Introduction to On-Farm Trials On-farm trials present an invaluable opportunity for farmers to assess the efficacy of various agricultural practices…

Empowering Organic Farmers: The Farmer-Led Trials Program The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is dedicated to nurturing the innovative spirit of organic farmers and ranchers. Understanding…

Exploring Seeding Rates of Cover Crops: Enhancing Biomass and Nutrient Content By Mary Hathaway, OFRF’s Research & Education Program Manager, and Anthony Reyes, FLT Program participant…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Applications are now open for a new cohort of farmer-researchers to receive technical support in conducting innovative on-farm research trials across the country…

Mary (on right) with OFRF’s Research & Education Program Director, Thelma Velez (left) By Mary Hathaway, OFRF Research & Education Program Manager Organic farmers are curious.…

Testing the Impact of Anaerobic Ferments on Crop Health Written by Mary Hathaway, OFRF’s Research & Education Program Manager, and Samantha Otto, FLT Program participant Samantha…

Managing Moisture in Organic Tomatoes on an Urban Farm Written by Mary Hathaway, OFRF’s Research & Education Program Manager, and Markisha Parker, FLT Program participant Parker…

Can teff handle high winds? This on-farm trial aims to find out. Written by Mary Hathaway, OFRF’s Research & Education Program Manager Ledoux Grange, situated at…

The Strawberry Trial: Plastic vs. Clover Farmacea’s project is a strawberry trial comparing traditional plastic mulch to a living mulch of white Dutch clover. Their research…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nine organic farmers across the country selected to receive technical support for next round of innovative on-farm research trials SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April…