Nebraska farmers wanting to diversify their farming system and gain a higher price may include organic production of crops or livestock.
The University of Nebraska has a rapidly expanding research program focused on organic farming and Nebraska Extension has published a series of resources to aid beginning organic farmers. They include:
For more information on this and related topics see:
- Nebraska Extension Publications
- Organic resources, including Educational Resources, used in UNL Sustainable Agriculture courses.
Contributors represent many departments on campus and numerous partner organizations. Visit our research page to explore past, current, and future projects and opportunities.
Other Resources
- Organic Grain Farming Operation Workshop 2020 Recording. An Organic Grain Farming Operation Workshop was held on January 30, 2020, at the Eastern Nebraska Research & Extension Center near Mead.
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