Organic production & marketing

"Organic" is a marketing label and accompanying set of production practices that is regulated by USDA, and certified by various organizations. Many small-scale farmers have found a valuable niche in growing and selling organic products.

Organic vegetable production

The following seven publications are part of the peer-reviewed University of California Organic Vegetable Production series.

• Organic Certification, Farm Production Planning, and Marketing

• Soil Management and Soil Quality for Organic Crops

• Soil Fertility Management for Organic Crops

• Weed Management for Organic Crops

• Insect Pest Management for Organic Crops

• Plant Disease Management for Organic Crops

• Postharvest Handling of Organic Crops

Organic marketing

Consumer Profiles of Buyers and Non-Buyers of Organic Produce

More information

• Genetic Engineering and Organic Production Systems
• Links to additional organizations with organic resources