# Organic Farming Research Foundation Cultivating organic research, education, and federal policies Page: Feed: --- ## [Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Chestnut Acres Farm](https://ofrf.org/news/farmer-led-trials-program-spotlight-chestnut-acres/) _2026-08-19 · Clare Boland_ Chestnut Acres Farm is a family operation in Kelso, Tennessee, specializing in seasonal produce, pastured lamb, and free-range eggs. Farmer Madeline Lucas and her parents are participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to study the effectiveness of using a botanical, organic drench on parasite-load in sheep. The post Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Chestnut Acres Farm appeared first on… ## [Why Capacity Funding is Foundational for Organic Agricultural Research](https://ofrf.org/news/capacity-funding-and-agricultural-research/) _2026-08-11 · Clare Boland_ A huge source of public agriculture research funding comes from capacity funding. Learn how these programs impact organic research, the broad agriculture research landscape, and what would happen if they were cut. The post Why Capacity Funding is Foundational for Organic Agricultural Research appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation . ## [The Senate Farm Bill Fails in Committee: What Happened and What Now?](https://ofrf.org/news/the-senate-farm-bill-fails-in-committee/) _2026-08-10 · Clare Boland_ The August 6 markup of the Farm Bill failed in the Senate. What are we left with and where do we go from here? Here is a debrief about why the markup failed and why this might be a blessing in disguise. The post The Senate Farm Bill Fails in Committee: What Happened and What Now? appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation . ## [Two Oʻahu Farmers Share Wins & Challenges Accessing CSP Support](https://ofrf.org/news/hawaii-farmers-working-with-csp/) _2026-07-29 · Clare Boland_ Read the stories of two organic farmers in O'ahu, Hawai'i, Maigee Chang of Farm of the Fearless Monkey and Timothy Clark of Sunshine Farm Foundation, sharing the wins and challenges of accessing support through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The post Two Oʻahu Farmers Share Wins & Challenges Accessing CSP Support appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation . ## [Mary Nascimento (she/her)](https://ofrf.org/uncategorized/mary-nascimento/) _2026-07-27 · admin_ Social Media & Engagement Intern The post Mary Nascimento (she/her) appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation . ## [OFRF NIFA Organic Programs Evaluation Report](https://ofrf.org/advocacy/ofrf-nifa-organic-programs-evaluation-report/) _2026-07-23 · admin_ This report, commissioned by NIFA and conducted by the Organic Farming Research Foundation, evaluates the impacts of the OREI and ORG programs over a seven-year period, FY 2015-2021. The post OFRF NIFA Organic Programs Evaluation Report appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation . ## [Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: O’Meara Family Farm](https://ofrf.org/news/farmer-led-trials-program-spotlight-o-meara-family-farm/) _2026-07-22 · Clare Boland_ O'Meara Family Farm raises a variety of livestock in New Sweden, Maine, prioritizing high quality organic forage for the health of their land and animals. Farmer John O'Meara is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to study the effectiveness of interseeding sunn hemp to increase soil health and boost hay production. The post Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: O’Meara Family Farm… ## [How One Kona Farm Made Federal Funding Work for Organic Agriculture](https://ofrf.org/news/csp-federal-funding-for-organic-makili-farms/) _2026-07-17 · Clare Boland_ Makili Farm is a certified organic coffee and vanilla bean farm on Hawaiʻi Island, which also grows a variety of tropical fruits and vegetables. Farmer Kathy Vass shared the financial and knowledge-sharing benefits of her Conservation Stewardship Program contract for enhancing agroforestry and organic pest management on her farm. The post How One Kona Farm Made Federal Funding Work for Organic… ## [Think Like a Certifier, Lean on a Mentor: Support and Resources for the Organic Certification Journey](https://ofrf.org/news/think-like-a-certifier-lean-on-a-mentor-support-and-resources-for-organic-certification-journey/) _2026-07-06 · admin_ Three farmers with over 80 years of collective experience and expertise in organic farming and certification share the resources and support you need in your organic certification journey. The post Think Like a Certifier, Lean on a Mentor: Support and Resources for the Organic Certification Journey appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation . ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FlpH1qLfPLcB) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Sanders Funny Farm](https://ofrf.org/news/farmer-led-trials-program-spotlight-sanders-funny-farm/) _2026-06-29 · Clare Boland_ Sanders Funny Farm grows a diverse lineup of certified organic microgreens in a greenhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Farmer Tiffany Sanders is participating in OFRF's Farmer-Led Trial Program to study which growing medium (jute mats or soil) is best for her microgreen varieties. The post Farmer-Led Trials Program Spotlight: Sanders Funny Farm appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation .