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ORGANIC GROWER: TRANSITION AID
generation of inspectors and others necessary to keep the
National Organic Program running.
USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack " talks a lot
about workforce development, and we really do aim to
integrate that into a lot of things we're doing, " Moffitt said.
Moffitt said TOPP activities are available to any grower
considering the organic segment, but a focus is on smaller
growers who don't have access to the same resources
larger operations might possess. That includes underserved
producers, such as those whose primary language isn't English.
Online resources
The USDA's TOPP website, organictransition.org, allows
new growers to seek mentors, and vice versa. Dozens
of events are searchable by region. Online resources for
pest, disease and weed management, farm business
management, organic processing and handling, soil and
nutrient management and other topics are available.
The six regions tailor their own programs for what
benefits growers in each area.
" There's a key framework, but absolutely locally led
solutions, " Moffitt said. " What is needed in the Northwest
is going to be very different than what is needed in the
Southeast, which will be very different than what's needed
in, you know, across the Plains. "
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March 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of March 2024

Editor's Letter
Plant & Soil Health: Scientists study raspberry root rot and wilt
Pest Management: Pest update
Berries: Tech aids Salinas Valley grower
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference: Lawton Pearson named Mr. Peach
Organic Grower Winter 2024
Business: The surprising challenge
Farm Market & Agritourism: Keeping CSA members engaged and loyal
Ag Labor Review: 60 years of advocating for agricultural employers
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
March 2024 - 1
March 2024 - 2
March 2024 - 3
March 2024 - Editor's Letter
March 2024 - 5
March 2024 - Plant & Soil Health: Scientists study raspberry root rot and wilt
March 2024 - 7
March 2024 - 8
March 2024 - 9
March 2024 - Pest Management: Pest update
March 2024 - 11
March 2024 - Berries: Tech aids Salinas Valley grower
March 2024 - 13
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March 2024 - Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference: Lawton Pearson named Mr. Peach
March 2024 - 19
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March 2024 - Organic Grower Winter 2024
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March 2024 - Business: The surprising challenge
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March 2024 - Farm Market & Agritourism: Keeping CSA members engaged and loyal
March 2024 - 29
March 2024 - Ag Labor Review: 60 years of advocating for agricultural employers
March 2024 - 31
March 2024 - Classifieds
March 2024 - 33
March 2024 - Advertiser Index
March 2024 - 35
March 2024 - 36
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