Organic Farming Research Foundation Launches Info Hub
New Project Aims to Help Farmers Find Solutions to On-Farm Challenges
Historically, it has been difficult, even in the internet age, for organic farmers to find science-based tools and resources to address their on-farm challenges.
So Local Food Forum is pleased to share the announcement by Organic Farming Research Foundation that they have launched their Organic Research Hub.
As you'll see in the full press release published below, the organization says, "The Organic Research Hub brings together an unprecedented collection of curated resources, all searchable by production topic, crop category, region, keyword, and more."
This looks very useful and I know I'll be plunging in to learn more about the issues facing organic farmers. Check out the Local Food Forum article to learn more, with a link to visit the Hub.
Sign a Petition Today to Show Support for Organic Research Bill
Deadline is Today to Signal Your Backing
Sorry about the late notice but following up with the Organic Farming Research Foundation's petition to express support for a key organic research bill — which must be signed by the end of today.
This Local Food Forum article has the details about the proposed Organic Science and Research Investment Act, which links to sign the petition.
It's Our 4th Birthday — 20% of New Subscriptions Go To Farmers Rising
Help Local Food Forum Grow While We Help This Great Farmer Education Non-Profit
Local Food Forum is marking its 4th anniversary (April 1) by asking you to become a paid subscriber and help make this unique, mission-driven publication more self-sustaining. It is the honor of a lifetime to be of service to the community of people working to build a better food system.
But this isn’t just a subscription campaign. It’s a fundraiser: 20 percent of the proceeds from all subscriptions initiated through April 30 will go to Farmers Rising, the farmer education non-profit based in the north-central Illinois community of Caledonia.
For each new $50 Local Food Forum subscription, Farmers Rising receives $10
For each new $100 premier subscription, Farmers Rising receives $20
For each new $5 monthly subscription, we will multiply by 12 to assume a $60 full-year commitment and send $12 to Farmers Rising
Want to get even more involved with Local Food Forum while providing greater benefits to Farmers Rising? There’s a link in the article to contact me to discuss.
I am a longtime admirer of Farmers Rising (known as Angelic Organics Learning Center until its 2023 rebranding), which plays such an important role in helping new and early-stage small farms build their businesses and grow. I have been happy to support its efforts in many ways.
Naturally Chicago and Farmers Rising will truly appreciate any and all support. Please join us in standing for small farmers and working together to build a better food system.