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Master Publication List


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.

INDEX
What is Sustainable Agriculture? Livestock
Horticultural Crops Marketing, Business & Risk Management
Field Crops Farm Energy
Soils & Compost Education
Water Management Other Resources
Pest Management Publicaciones en Español
Organic Farming  

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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]

Mag IconSearch 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]

 

 

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This page was last updated on: June 16, 2010