Organic farming is an ecologically-based system that relies on preventative practices for weed, insect and disease problems, uses nontoxic methods to manage problems if they arise, and improves the natural resources of the land, including soil and water quality.
NRCS can help organic producers develop a conservation plan that meets their goals, and can often help with financial assistance to implement elements of the plan.
Learn more about NRCS assistance with:
National NRCS Organic Contacts
Lindsay Haines, National Organic and Pest Management Specialist, National Headquarters
Donna Hopwood, EQIP Organic Program Specialist, National Headquarters
National Training Partners through Oregon Tilth
Ben Bowell, Organic and Training Resource, West National Technology Support Center
Marina Oriel, Organic Conservation Specialist, West National Technology Support Center