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The following list contains more than 300 easy-to-read titles covering organic production, livestock, horticultural crops, business and marketing, farm energy, water and pest management and more. ATTRA's publications are written by our sustainable agriculture specialists, who are experts in their fields, and are meant to help farmers, ranchers and others involved in sustainable agriculture.
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What is Sustainable Agriculture?
| Agriculture, Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration | Summary [HTML] [PDF/953K] |
| Applying the Principles of Sustainable Farming | Summary [HTML] [PDF/472K] |
| Biointensive Integrated Pest Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/854K] |
| Farmscaping to Enhance Biological Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| Finding Land to Farm: Six Ways to Secure Farmland | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
| Holistic Management: A Whole-Farm Decision Making Framework | Summary [HTML] [PDF/336K] |
| Introduction to Permaculture: Concepts and Resources | Summary [HTML] |
| Local Food Directories | Summary [HTML] |
| Manures for Organic Crop Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/381K] |
| Organic Crop Production Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/954K] |
| Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/472K] |
| Sustainable Agriculture: An Introduction | Summary [HTML] [PDF/699K] |
Horticultural Crops
Fruits:
| Blueberries: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/597K] |
| Considerations in Organic Apple Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/979K] |
| Grapes: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Insect IPM in Apples: Kaolin Clay | Summary [HTML] [PDF/936K] |
| Low-Spray and Organic Plum Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/117K] |
| Organic and Low-Spray Apple Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2M] |
| Organic and Low-Spray Peach Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/781K] |
| Organic Culture of Bramble Fruits | Summary [HTML] [PDF/548K] |
| Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Berry Crop Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Organic Pear Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/249K] |
| Pawpaw Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/220K] |
| Persimmon Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/129K] |
| Strawberries: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/960K] |
| Tree Fruits: Organic Production Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
Vegetables:
| Chinese Water Chestnut | Summary [HTML] [PDF/164K] |
| Cole Crops and Other Brassicas: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/841K] |
| Edamame: Vegetable Soybean | Summary [HTML] [PDF/439K] |
| Flame Weeding for Vegetable Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/649K] |
| Garlic: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Market Gardening: A Start-up Guide | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Organic Allium Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/453K] |
| Organic Asparagus Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/128K] |
| Organic Market Farm Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/601K] |
| Organic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/141K] |
| Organic Tomato Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/541K] |
| Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/507K] |
| Scheduling Vegetable Plantings for Continuous Harvest | Summary [HTML] [PDF/429K] |
| Specialty Lettuce and Greens: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/142K] |
| Specialty Vegetables | Summary [HTML] [PDF/128K] |
| Start a Farm in the City | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.3M] |
| Sweet Corn: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.2M] |
| Sweetpotato: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/655K] |
Herbs and Flowers:
| Edible Flowers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/493K] |
| Ginseng, Goldenseal, and Other Native Roots | Summary [HTML] [PDF/824K] |
| Herb Production in Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/942K] |
| Lavender Production, Products, Markets, and Entertainment Farms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/368K] |
| Phenology Web Links: Sequence of Bloom, Floral Calendars, What's in Bloom | Summary [HTML] |
| Specialty Cut Flower Production and Marketing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1009K] |
| Woody Ornamentals for Cut Flower Growers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/501K] |
Greenhouse Production:
| Aquaponics—Integration of Hydroponics with Aquaculture | Summary [HTML] [PDF/577K] |
| Compost Heated Greenhouses | Summary [HTML] [PDF/154K] |
| Greenhouse and Hydroponic Vegetable Resources on the Internet | Summary [HTML] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Aphid Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/248K] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Thrips Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/306K] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Whitefly Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/219K] |
| Herbs: Organic Greenhouse Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/990K] |
| Hoop Houses for Crop Extension Video | [VIDEO] |
| Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/279K] |
| Organic Greenhouse Tomato Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/368K] |
| Organic Greenhouse Vegetable Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/305K] |
| Plug and Transplant Production for Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/544K] |
| Potting Mixes for Certified Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/811K] |
| Root Zone Heating for Greenhouse Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/124K] |
| Season Extension Techniques for Market Gardeners | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| Solar Greenhouses Resources | Summary [HTML] |
| Sustainable Small-scale Nursery Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
Agroforestry:
| Agroforestry Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/917K] |
| Bamboo: A Multipurpose Agroforestry Crop | Summary [HTML] [PDF/412K] |
| Sustainable Pecan Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/336K] |
| Sustainable Small-scale Nursery Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Woodlot Enterprises | Summary [HTML] [PDF/254K] |
| Woody Ornamentals for Cut Flower Growers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/501K] |
Other Horticultural Topics:
| Alternative Pollinators: Native Bees | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Beekeeping/Apiculture | Summary [HTML] [PDF/908K] |
| Companion Planting: Basic Concepts & Resources | Summary [HTML] [PDF/342K] |
| Mushroom Cultivation and Marketing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.2M] |
| NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices | Summary [HTML] [PDF/433K] |
| Organic Alternatives to Treated Lumber | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Organic Market Farm Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/601K] |
| Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Berry Crop Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Phenology Web Links: Sequence of Bloom, Floral Calendars, What's in Bloom | Summary [HTML] |
| Postharvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables | Summary [HTML] [PDF/492K] |
| Season Extension Techniques for Market Gardeners | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| Seed Production and Variety Development for Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/762K] |
| Sprouts and Wheatgrass Production and Marketing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/171K] |
| Suppliers of Seed for Certified Organic Production | Summary [HTML] |
| Sustainable Turf Care | Summary [HTML] [PDF/708K] |
| Transgenic Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/574K] |
| Wheatgrass Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/303K] |
Field Crops (Agronomy)
Field Crops:
| Alternative Agronomic Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/326K] |
| Amaranth Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/118K] |
| Edible Soybean Production and Marketing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/106K] |
| Hops: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/275K] |
| Organic Alfalfa Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/664K] |
| Organic Cotton Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/408K] |
| Organic Field Corn Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/259K] |
| Organic Rice Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/204K] |
| Organic Small Grain Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/114K] |
| Organic Soybean Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/122K] |
| Organic Tobacco Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/860K] |
| Peanuts: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.6M] |
| Potatoes: Organic Production and Marketing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.9M] |
| Sustainable Corn and Soybean Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/261K] |
| Sustainable Cotton Production for the Humid South | Summary [HTML] [PDF/4.1M] |
| Sustainable Dry Bean Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/98K] |
Other Agronomic Topics:
| Converting Cropland to Perennial Grassland | Summary [HTML] [PDF/678K] |
| Flame Weeding for Agronomic Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/150K] |
| Grain Processing: Adding Value to Farm Products | Summary [HTML] [PDF/206K] |
| Intercropping Principles and Production Practices | Summary [HTML] [PDF/641K] |
| Marketing Organic Grains | Summary [HTML] [PDF/770K] |
| Moving Beyond Conventional Cash Cropping | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices | Summary [HTML] [PDF/433K] |
| Oilseed Processing for Small-Scale Producers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/889K] |
| Organic Crop Production Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/954K] |
| Organic Field Crops Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/241K] |
| Organic Standards for Crop Production: Highlights of the USDA's National Organic Program Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/455K] |
| Seed Production and Variety Development for Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/762K] |
| Suppliers of Seed for Certified Organic Production | Summary [HTML] |
| Transgenic Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/574K] |
Soils & Compost
| A Brief Overview of Nutrient Cycling in Pastures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/324K] |
| Alternative Soil Testing Laboratories | Summary [HTML] |
| Arsenic in Poultry Litter: Organic Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/553K] |
| Assessing the Pasture Soil Resource | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Biodynamic Farming & Compost Preparation | Summary [HTML] [PDF/468K] |
| Drought Resistant Soil | Summary [HTML] [PDF/228K] |
| Farm-Scale Composting Resource List | Summary [HTML] |
| Foliar Fertilization | Summary [HTML] [PDF/168K] |
| Manures for Organic Crop Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/381K] |
| Notes on Compost Teas | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.9M] |
| Nutrient Cycling in Pastures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.2M] |
| Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/472K] |
| Potting Mixes for Certified Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/811K] |
| Rye as a Cover Crop | Summary [HTML] [PDF/117K] |
| Soil Management: National Organic Program Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/900K] |
| Soil Moisture Monitoring: Low-Cost Tools and Methods | Summary [HTML] [PDF/634K] |
| Sustainable Management of Soil-borne Plant Diseases | Summary [HTML] [PDF/845K] |
| Sustainable Soil Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.2M] |
| Symphylans: Soil Pest Management Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
| Worms for Bait or Waste Processing (Vermicomposting) | Summary [HTML] [PDF/964K] |
Water Management
| Conservation Easements | Summary [HTML] [PDF/176K] |
| Constructed Wetlands | Summary [HTML] [PDF/134K] |
| Drought Resistant Soil | Summary [HTML] [PDF/228K] |
| Energy Saving Tips for Irrigators | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Maintaining Irrigation Pumps, Motors, and Engines | Summary [HTML] [PDF/900K] |
| Managed Grazing in Riparian Areas | Summary [HTML] [PDF/480K] |
| Measuring and Conserving Irrigation Water | Summary [HTML] [PDF/688K] |
| Protecting Riparian Areas: Farmland Management Strategies | Summary [HTML] [PDF/709K] |
| Protecting Water Quality on Organic Farms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/356K] |
| Soil Moisture Monitoring: Low-Cost Tools and Methods | Summary [HTML] [PDF/634K] |
Pest Management
Disease Management:
| Asian Soybean Rust: Notes and Organic Control Options for Farmers | Summary [HTML] |
| Downy Mildew Control in Cucurbits | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Nematodes: Alternative Controls | Summary [HTML] [PDF/852K] |
| Notes on Compost Teas | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.9M] |
| Organic Alternatives for Late Blight Control in Potatoes | Summary [HTML] [PDF/509K] |
| Organic Control of White Mold on Soybeans | Summary [HTML] [PDF/236K] |
| Organic IPM Field Guide | Summary [HTML] |
| Sustainable Management of Soil-borne Plant Diseases | Summary [HTML] [PDF/845K] |
| Use of Baking Soda as a Fungicide | Summary [HTML] [PDF/367K] |
Insect Management:
| Bug Vacuums for Organic Crop Protection | Summary [HTML] [PDF/517K] |
| Colorado Potato Beetle: Organic Control Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/122K] |
| Cucumber Beetles: Organic and Biorational Integrated Pest Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/677K] |
| Flea Beetle: Organic Control Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.2M] |
| Grasshopper Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/134K] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Aphid Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/248K] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Thrips Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/306K] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Whitefly Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/219K] |
| Insect IPM in Apples: Kaolin Clay | Summary [HTML] [PDF/936K] |
| Kaolin Clay for Management of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter in Grapes | Summary [HTML] [PDF/616K] |
| Organic IPM Field Guide | Summary [HTML] |
| Sources of "Spraying Prohibited" Signs for Organic Farms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/350K] |
| Squash Bug and Squash Vine Borer: Organic Controls | Summary [HTML] [PDF/576K] |
| Stored Grain Pest Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/127K] |
| Sustainable Fire Ant Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/176K] |
| Symphylans: Soil Pest Management Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
| Thrips Management Alternatives in the Field | Summary [HTML] [PDF/387K] |
Weed Management:
| Alternative Control of Johnsongrass | Summary [HTML] [PDF/117K] |
| Field Bindweed Control Alternatives | Summary [HTML] [PDF/399K] |
| Flame Weeding for Agronomic Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/150K] |
| Flame Weeding for Vegetable Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/649K] |
| Organic IPM Field Guide | Summary [HTML] |
| Principles of Sustainable Weed Management for Croplands | Summary [HTML] [PDF/188K] |
| Thistle Control Alternatives | Summary [HTML] [PDF/7M] |
Other Pest Management Topics:
| Deer Control Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/387K] |
| Organic IPM Field Guide | Summary [HTML] |
Organic Farming
Organic Publications Overview:
| Guide to ATTRA's Organic Publications | Summary [HTML] [PDF/862K] |
Organic Regulation, Certification, Transition & History:
| Arsenic in Poultry Litter: Organic Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/553K] |
| Finding Land to Farm: Six Ways to Secure Farmland | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
| Forms, Documents, and Sample Letters for Organic Producers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/463K] |
| National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for Handlers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/482K] |
| National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for Producers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/409K] |
| NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices | Summary [HTML] [PDF/433K] |
| NCAT's Organic Livestock Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices | Summary [HTML] [PDF/374K] |
| Organic Alternatives to Treated Lumber | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Organic Certification Process | Summary [HTML] [PDF/455K] |
| Organic Farm Certification & the National Organic Program | Summary [HTML] [PDF/190K] |
| Organic Field Crops Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/241K] |
| Organic Livestock Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/188K] |
| Organic Market Farm Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/601K] |
| Organic Materials Compliance | Summary [HTML] [PDF/555K] |
| Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Berry Crop Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Organic Standards for All Organic Operations: Highlights of the USDA's National Organic Program Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/397K] |
| Organic Standards for Crop Production: Highlights of the USDA's National Organic Program Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/455K] |
| Organic Standards for Handling (Processing): Highlights of the USDA's National Organic Program Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/693K] |
| Organic System Plan (OSP) Templates for Certifiers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/546K] |
| Organic System Plans: Field and Row Crops and Pasture and Range Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/785K] |
| Organic System Plans: Livestock Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/740K] |
| Organic System Plans: Market Farms and Greenhouses | Summary [HTML] [PDF/860K] |
| Preparing for an Organic Inspection: Steps and Checklists | Summary [HTML] [PDF/622K] |
| Record-keeping and Budgeting Workbook for Organic Crop Producers (draft version) | Summary [HTML] [PDF/927K] |
| Sources of "Spraying Prohibited" Signs for Organic Farms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/350K] |
| The Organic Chronicles No. 1: Mysteries of Organic Farming Revealed | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.9M] |
| The Organic Chronicles No. 1: Mysteries of Organic Farming Revealed (Hmong language version) | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.6M] |
Organic Certification for Southern Farmers
Organic Fruits:
| Blueberries: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/597K] |
| Considerations in Organic Apple Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/979K] |
| Grapes: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Low-Spray and Organic Plum Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/117K] |
| Organic and Low-Spray Apple Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2M] |
| Organic and Low-Spray Peach Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/781K] |
| Organic Culture of Bramble Fruits | Summary [HTML] [PDF/548K] |
| Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Berry Crop Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Organic Pear Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/249K] |
| Strawberries: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/960K] |
| Tree Fruits: Organic Production Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
Organic Vegetables, Flowers & Herbs:
| Cole Crops and Other Brassicas: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/841K] |
| Garlic: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Herb Production in Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/942K] |
| Herbs: Organic Greenhouse Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/990K] |
| Organic Allium Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/453K] |
| Organic Asparagus Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/128K] |
| Organic Field Crops Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/241K] |
| Organic Greenhouse Tomato Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/368K] |
| Organic Greenhouse Vegetable Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/305K] |
| Organic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/141K] |
| Organic Tomato Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/541K] |
| Plug and Transplant Production for Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/544K] |
| Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/507K] |
| Seed Production and Variety Development for Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/762K] |
| Specialty Lettuce and Greens: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/142K] |
| Suppliers of Seed for Certified Organic Production | Summary [HTML] |
| Sweet Corn: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.2M] |
| Sweetpotato: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/655K] |
Organic Field Crops:
| Hops: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/275K] |
| Organic Alfalfa Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/664K] |
| Organic Cotton Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/408K] |
| Organic Crop Production Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/954K] |
| Organic Field Corn Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/259K] |
| Organic Field Crops Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/241K] |
| Organic Rice Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/204K] |
| Organic Small Grain Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/114K] |
| Organic Soybean Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/122K] |
| Organic Tobacco Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/860K] |
| Peanuts: Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.6M] |
| Seed Production and Variety Development for Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/762K] |
| Suppliers of Seed for Certified Organic Production | Summary [HTML] |
Organic Livestock:
| Considerations in Organic Hog Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/477K] |
| Dairy Resource List: Organic and Pasture-Based | Summary [HTML] [PDF/356K] |
| NCAT's Organic Livestock Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices | Summary [HTML] [PDF/374K] |
| Organic Livestock Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/188K] |
| Organic Livestock Feed Suppliers Database | Summary [HTML] |
| Organic Poultry Production in the United States | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Organic Poultry Production: Providing Adequate Methionine | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Pastures: Going Organic | Summary [HTML] [PDF/834K] |
| Predator Control for Sustainable & Organic Livestock Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/644K] |
Organic Control of Pests:
| Asian Soybean Rust: Notes and Organic Control Options for Farmers | Summary [HTML] |
| Biointensive Integrated Pest Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/854K] |
| Bug Vacuums for Organic Crop Protection | Summary [HTML] [PDF/517K] |
| Colorado Potato Beetle: Organic Control Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/122K] |
| Cucumber Beetles: Organic and Biorational Integrated Pest Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/677K] |
| Deer Control Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/387K] |
| Downy Mildew Control in Cucurbits | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Farmscaping to Enhance Biological Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| Flea Beetle: Organic Control Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.2M] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Aphid Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/248K] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Thrips Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/306K] |
| Greenhouse IPM: Sustainable Whitefly Control | Summary [HTML] [PDF/219K] |
| Insect IPM in Apples: Kaolin Clay | Summary [HTML] [PDF/936K] |
| Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/279K] |
| Kaolin Clay for Management of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter in Grapes | Summary [HTML] [PDF/616K] |
| Organic Alternatives for Late Blight Control in Potatoes | Summary [HTML] [PDF/509K] |
| Organic Control of White Mold on Soybeans | Summary [HTML] [PDF/236K] |
| Organic IPM Field Guide | Summary [HTML] |
| Predator Control for Sustainable & Organic Livestock Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/644K] |
| Sources of "Spraying Prohibited" Signs for Organic Farms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/350K] |
| Squash Bug and Squash Vine Borer: Organic Controls | Summary [HTML] [PDF/576K] |
| Use of Baking Soda as a Fungicide | Summary [HTML] [PDF/367K] |
Organic Soils and Fertilizer Issues:
| Assessing the Pasture Soil Resource | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Manures for Organic Crop Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/381K] |
| Notes on Compost Teas | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.9M] |
| Potting Mixes for Certified Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/811K] |
| Protecting Water Quality on Organic Farms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/356K] |
| Soil Management: National Organic Program Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/900K] |
Organic Marketing:
| Eco-Labeling | available only by calling 1-800-346-9140 |
| Enterprise Budgets and Production Costs for Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/844K] |
| Green Markets for Farm Products | Summary [HTML] [PDF/144K] |
| Marketing Organic Grains | Summary [HTML] [PDF/770K] |
| Organic Marketing Resources | Summary [HTML] [PDF/691K] |
Livestock
Overview Guide
| Guide to ATTRA's Livestock and Pasture Publications | Summary [HTML] [PDF/928K] |
Beef and Dairy:
| Beef Farm Sustainability Checksheet (full version, 16 pages) | Summary [HTML] [PDF/260K] |
| Beef Farm Sustainability Checksheet (short version, 4 pages) | Summary [HTML] [PDF/281K] |
| Beef Marketing Alternatives | Summary [HTML] [PDF/772K] |
| Building a Montana Organic Livestock Industry | Summary [HTML] [PDF/543K] |
| Cattle Production: Considerations for Pasture-Based Beef and Dairy Producers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/640K] |
| Dairy Beef | Summary [HTML] [PDF/156K] |
| Dairy Farm Energy Efficiency | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Dairy Farm Sustainability Checksheet | Summary [HTML] [PDF/317K] |
| Dairy Production on Pasture: An Introduction to Grass-Based and Seasonal Dairying | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Dairy Resource List: Organic and Pasture-Based | Summary [HTML] [PDF/356K] |
| Natural Livestock Feasibility Study | Summary [HTML] [PDF/4.7M] |
| Raising Dairy Heifers on Pasture | Summary [HTML] [PDF/323K] |
| Ruminant Nutrition for Graziers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/915K] |
| The Economics of Grass-based Dairying | Summary [HTML] [PDF/232K] |
| Value-added Dairy Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/288K] |
Hogs, Sheep, and Goats:
| An Illustrated Guide to Sheep and Goat Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.9M] |
| An Illustrated Guide to Sheep and Goat Production (Hmong language version) | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.6M] |
| Dairy Goats: Sustainable Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1016K] |
| Dairy Sheep | Summary [HTML] [PDF/701K] |
| Goats: Sustainable Production Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
| Managing Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats | Summary [HTML] [PDF/559K] |
| Meat Goats: Sustainable Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/577K] |
| Predator Control for Sustainable & Organic Livestock Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/644K] |
| Sheep: Sustainable and Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| Small Ruminant Checksheet Quick Start | [HTML] [PDF/83K] |
| Small Ruminant Resources | [HTML] [PDF/173K] |
| Tools for Managing Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants: Copper Wire Particles | Summary [HTML] [PDF/557K] |
| Tools for Managing Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants: Sericea Lespedeza | Summary [HTML] [PDF/307K] |
Poultry:
| Alternative Poultry Production Systems and Outdoor Access | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.2M] |
| Arsenic in Poultry Litter: Organic Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/553K] |
| Avian Influenza in Free-Range and Organic Poultry Production | Summary [HTML] |
| Growing Your Range Poultry Business: An Entrepreneur's Toolbox | Summary [HTML] [PDF/473K] |
| Label Rouge: Pasture-Based Poultry Production in France | Summary [HTML] [PDF/638K] |
| Legal Issues For Small-scale Poultry Processors | Summary [HTML] [PDF/297K] |
| Meat Chicken Breeds for Pastured Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/545K] |
| Organic Livestock Feed Suppliers Database | Summary [HTML] |
| Organic Poultry Production in the United States | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Organic Poultry Production: Providing Adequate Methionine | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Parasite Management for Natural and Organic Poultry: Coccidiosis | Summary [HTML] [PDF/969K] |
| Pastured Poultry Budgets: Slow Growing Broiler and Organic Comparisons | Summary [HTML] [PDF/713K] |
| Pastured Poultry: An HI Case Study Booklet | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.9M] |
| Pastured-Raised Poultry Nutrition | Summary [HTML] [PDF/962K] |
| Poultry Genetics for Pastured Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/299K] |
| Poultry House Management for Alternative Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/578K] |
| Poultry: Equipment for Alternative Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Range Poultry Housing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/947K] |
| Ratite Production: Ostrich, Emu & Rhea | Summary [HTML] [PDF/837K] |
| Small Poultry Processing Plants and Services Database | Summary [HTML] |
| Small-Scale Egg Handling | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Small-Scale Poultry Processing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1005K] |
Grass Farming:
| A Brief Overview of Nutrient Cycling in Pastures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/324K] |
| Assessing the Pasture Soil Resource | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Converting Cropland to Perennial Grassland | Summary [HTML] [PDF/678K] |
| Dung Beetle Benefits in the Pasture Ecosystem | Summary [HTML] [PDF/652K] |
| Grazing Contracts for Livestock | Summary [HTML] [PDF/775K] |
| Grazing Networks for Livestock Producers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/339K] |
| Managed Grazing in Riparian Areas | Summary [HTML] [PDF/480K] |
| Multispecies Grazing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/365K] |
| Nutrient Cycling in Pastures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.2M] |
| Organic Alternatives to Treated Lumber | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Paddock Design, Fencing, and Water Systems for Controlled Grazing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/530K] |
| Pasture, Rangeland, and Grazing Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.2M] |
| Pastures: Going Organic | Summary [HTML] [PDF/834K] |
| Pastures: Sustainable Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/657K] |
| Rotational Grazing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/684K] |
| Ruminant Nutrition for Graziers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/915K] |
Livestock Fencing and Watering Systems:
| Freeze Protection for Livestock Watering Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/248K] |
| Organic Alternatives to Treated Lumber | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Paddock Design, Fencing, and Water Systems for Controlled Grazing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/530K] |
| Rotational Grazing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/684K] |
| Solar-powered Livestock Watering Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/297K] |
Other Livestock Topics:
| Alternative Pollinators: Native Bees | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Beekeeping/Apiculture | Summary [HTML] [PDF/908K] |
| Bison Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/564K] |
| Draft Animal Power for Farming | Summary [HTML] [PDF/552K] |
| Llama and Alpaca Farming | Summary [HTML] [PDF/174K] |
| Worms for Bait or Waste Processing (Vermicomposting) | Summary [HTML] [PDF/964K] |
Marketing, Business and Risk Management
Organic Marketing and Labeling
| Completing Your Application for Organic Certification | Summary [HTML] [PDF/860K] |
| Eco-Labeled Foods: Profit or Problems | available only by calling 1-800-346-914 |
| Marketing Organic Grains | Summary [HTML] [PDF/770K] |
| National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for Handlers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/482K] |
| National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for Producers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/409K] |
| NCAT's Organic Crops Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices | Summary [HTML] [PDF/433K] |
| NCAT's Organic Livestock Workbook: A Guide to Sustainable and Allowed Practices | Summary [HTML] [PDF/374K] |
| Organic Certification Process | Summary [HTML] [PDF/455K] |
| Organic Farm Certification & the National Organic Program | Summary [HTML] [PDF/190K] |
| Organic Field Crops Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/241K] |
| Organic Livestock Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/188K] |
| Organic Marketing Resources | Summary [HTML] [PDF/691K] |
| Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Berry Crop Documentation Forms | Summary [HTML] [PDF/121K] |
| Preparing for an Organic Inspection: Steps and Checklists | Summary [HTML] [PDF/622K] |
Direct Marketing Options
| Community Supported Agriculture | Summary [HTML] [PDF/806K] |
| Entertainment Farming and Agri-Tourism | Summary [HTML] [PDF/542K] |
| Montana Farmers Market EBT Manual | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| New Markets for Your Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| Selling to Restaurants | Summary [HTML] [PDF/945K] |
Value-Added and Processing
| Adding Value through Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship: Overview and Resources | Summary [HTML] [PDF/558K] |
| Adding Value to Farm Products: An Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/524K] |
| Edamame: Vegetable Soybean | Summary [HTML] [PDF/439K] |
| Grain Processing: Adding Value to Farm Products | Summary [HTML] [PDF/206K] |
| Keys to Success in Value-Added Agriculture | Summary [HTML] [PDF/620K] |
| Oilseed Processing for Small-Scale Producers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/889K] |
| Organic Standards for Handling (Processing): Highlights of the USDA's National Organic Program Regulations | Summary [HTML] [PDF/693K] |
| Small-Scale Egg Handling | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Sorghum Syrup | Summary [HTML] [PDF/57K] |
| Soyfoods: Adding Value to Soybeans | Summary [HTML] [PDF/989K] |
| Value-added Dairy Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/288K] |
Business Planning and Management
| Agricultural Business Planning Templates and Resources | Summary [HTML] [PDF/274K] |
| Beyond Basic Compensation | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.5M] |
| Conservation Easements | Summary [HTML] [PDF/176K] |
| Enterprise Budgets and Production Costs for Organic Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/844K] |
| Evaluating a Rural Enterprise | Summary [HTML] [PDF/300K] |
| Finding Land to Farm: Six Ways to Secure Farmland | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
| Moving Beyond Conventional Cash Cropping | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Positive Practices in Farm Labor Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Start a Farm in the City | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.3M] |
Funding
| Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.6M] |
Search ATTRA's Funding Opportunities Database
Where Else Can I Find Agricultural Funding Resources?
Grassroots Guide to the 2008 Farm Bill
Risk Management
Agricultural Risk Management - English and Spanish Curriculum
Organic Certification for Southern Farmers
| Beyond Basic Compensation | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.5M] |
| Conservation Easements | Summary [HTML] [PDF/176K] |
| Positive Practices in Farm Labor Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
Other Marketing Topics
| Beef Marketing Alternatives | Summary [HTML] [PDF/772K] |
| Grazing Contracts for Livestock | Summary [HTML] [PDF/775K] |
| Green Markets for Farm Products | Summary [HTML] [PDF/144K] |
| Pork: Marketing Alternatives | Summary [HTML] [PDF/738K] |
| The Economics of Grass-based Dairying | Summary [HTML] [PDF/232K] |
Farm Energy
Energy Conservation and Efficiency:
| Comparing Energy Use in Conventional and Organic Cropping Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/762K] |
| Conserving Fuel on the Farm | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Dairy Farm Energy Efficiency | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.1M] |
| Draft Animal Power for Farming | Summary [HTML] [PDF/552K] |
| Efficient Agricultural Buildings: An Overview | Summary [HTML] [PDF/332K] |
| Energy Saving Tips for Irrigators | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Farm Energy Calculators: Tools for Saving Money on the Farm | Summary [HTML] [PDF/491K] |
| Maintaining Irrigation Pumps, Motors, and Engines | Summary [HTML] [PDF/900K] |
| Measuring and Conserving Irrigation Water | Summary [HTML] [PDF/688K] |
| Root Zone Heating for Greenhouse Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/124K] |
Renewable Energy Options:
| Anaerobic Digestion of Animal Wastes: Factors to Consider | Summary [HTML] [PDF/565K] |
| Biochar and Sustainable Agriculture | Summary [HTML] [PDF/627K] |
| Biodiesel Production for On-Farm Use: A curriculum for agricultural producers | Summary [HTML] [PDF/742K] |
| Biodiesel Use, Handling, and Fuel Quality | Summary [HTML] [PDF/558K] |
| Biodiesel: Do-it-yourself Production Basics | Summary [HTML] [PDF/745K] |
| Biodiesel: The Sustainability Dimensions | Summary [HTML] [PDF/777K] |
| Compost Heated Greenhouses | Summary [HTML] [PDF/154K] |
| Ethanol Opportunities and Questions | Summary [HTML] [PDF/725K] |
| Food Dehydration Options | Summary [HTML] [PDF/441K] |
| Freeze Protection for Livestock Watering Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/248K] |
| Locally Owned Renewable Energy Facilities | Summary [HTML] [PDF/963K] |
| Renewable Energy Opportunities on the Farm | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
| Small-Scale Wind Energy on the Farm | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1001K] |
| Solar Greenhouses Resources | Summary [HTML] |
| Solar-powered Livestock Watering Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/297K] |
| Switchgrass as a Bioenergy Crop | Summary [HTML] [PDF/509K] |
Reducing Nitrogen Fertilizer and Indirect Energy Usage:
| A Brief Overview of Nutrient Cycling in Pastures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/324K] |
| Alternative Soil Amendments | Summary [HTML] [PDF/811K] |
| Conservation Tillage | Summary [HTML] [PDF/142K] |
| Farm-Scale Composting Resource List | Summary [HTML] |
| Foliar Fertilization | Summary [HTML] [PDF/168K] |
| Notes on Compost Teas | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.9M] |
| Nutrient Cycling in Pastures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.2M] |
| Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures | Summary [HTML] [PDF/472K] |
| Pursuing Conservation Tillage Systems for Organic Crop Production | Summary [HTML] [PDF/358K] |
| Sources of Organic Fertilizers and Amendments | Summary [HTML] |
| Sustainable Soil Management | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.2M] |
Reducing Food Miles and Transportation Energy
| Bringing Local Food to Local Institutions | Summary [HTML] [PDF/556K] |
| Community Supported Agriculture | Summary [HTML] [PDF/806K] |
| Direct Marketing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/698K] |
| Farmers' Markets: Marketing and Business Guide | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Food Miles: Background and Marketing | Summary [HTML] [PDF/576K] |
| Local Food Directories | Summary [HTML] |
Education
| Sustainable Farming Internships & Apprenticeships | Summary [HTML] |
Other Resources
| AgWeb: The Ultimate Agricultural Research Directory | Summary [HTML] |
| Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.6M] |
| Conservation Easements | Summary [HTML] [PDF/176K] |
| Federal Resources for Sustainable Farming and Ranching | Summary [HTML] [PDF/812K] |
| Measurements, Conversion Units & Calculations Useful to Farmers | Summary [HTML] |
| Seed Production and Variety Development for Organic Systems | Summary [HTML] [PDF/762K] |
| Suppliers of Seed for Certified Organic Production | Summary [HTML] |
| Sustainable Agriculture Organizations and Publications | Summary [HTML] |
| Transgenic Crops | Summary [HTML] [PDF/574K] |
Publicaciones en Español
| Como Prepararse para la Inspección Orgánica | Summary [HTML] [PDF/852K] |
| El Manejo de Gallineros para la Producción Alternativa | Summary [HTML] [PDF/599K] |
| El Manejo Integrado Orgánico de Algunas Plagas de la Agricultura | Summary [HTML] |
| El Manejo Sostenible de Suelos | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.9M] |
| El Proceso de la Certificación Orgánica | Summary [HTML] [PDF/428K] |
| Equipo para Producción Aviar Alternativa | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.2M] |
| Fresas: Producción Orgánica | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.5M] |
| Guía Ilustrada para la Producción de Ovinos y Caprinos | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| Jardinería Comercial: Consideraciones para Producción de Frutas y Verduras | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| La Certificación para Granjas Orgánicas y el Programa Orgánico Nacional | Summary [HTML] [PDF/508K] |
| Las Crónicas Orgánicas No. 1: No Tenga Pánico Vuélvase Orgánico | Summary [HTML] [PDF/2.6M] |
| Los Escarabajos del Pepino: Manejo Integrado de Plagas — MIP Orgánico y Bioracional | Summary [HTML] [PDF/840K] |
| Nuevos Mercados para Su Cosecha (audio version) | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Nutrición para Aves de Pastura | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.4M] |
| Nutrición para Rumiantes en Pastoreo | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Planeando la Plantación de Vegetales para una Cosecha Continua | Summary [HTML] [PDF/453K] |
| Procesamiento de Aves a Pequeña Escala | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
| Producción de Bovinos: Consideraciones para Productores de Carne y de Leche Basada en Pastoreo | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1M] |
| Producción Orgánica de Lechugas de Especialidad y Verduras Para Ensalada | Summary [HTML] [PDF/820K] |
| Sistemas Avícolas Alternativos con Acceso a Pastura | Summary [HTML] [PDF/1.3M] |
This page was last updated on: June 16, 2010
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