Exploring the Organic Movement: Intro & Farmer Experiences | FARRMS Webinar

Join FARRMS as we uncover the "Why of Organic." This webinar covers the history and impact of organic agriculture, both globally and in North Dakota. We provide an overview of the USDA Organic program and spotlight the key figures who shaped the movement.

Hear from a panel of local farmers and researchers, including founding members of organizations like Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society and FARRMS. They share their experiences, discuss the momentum of organic farming in North Dakota, and reflect on its evolution.

FARRMS resources on sustainable agriculture and organic certification:
→ www.farrms.org/webinars 
→ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZcd7RLV0GUFHeDDlSVanCigxTmA908fT&si=l9AiubzxsRK06kd9

Resources mentioned in this webinar:
→ Buffalo Bird Woman’s Garden https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/buffalo/garden/garden.html
→ Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society https://www.npsas.org
→ Guide for Organic Crop Producers: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/CropProducersGuide.pdf
→ Organic Practices Fact Sheet: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Organic%20Practices%20Factsheet.pdf
→ Organic Regulation: https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic
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This program is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

Learn about TOPP: www.organictransition.org
USDA TOPP Mentor Application: https://bit.ly/topp_mentor
USDA TOPP Mentee/Technical Assistance Recipient Application: https://bit.ly/topp_mentee