Other Resources

UPDATED in 2009! A Guide to ATTRA's (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas)
Organic Publications
12 page PDF

Protecting Your Organic Land from Unwanted Chemical Sprays
MOSES Fact Sheet
This fact sheet discusses the options farmers have to protect their land and lessen the chance of contamination.

GAPs: Bringing Good Agricultural Practices to Your Farm
MOSES Fact Sheet
With food safety a growing topic around the country and in congress, implementing good agricultural practices on your farm is more important than ever. This fact sheet discusses a few of the basic GAP requirements. Includes additional resources where you can find more GAP info and documentation.

Planning the Organic Orchard
MOSES Fact Sheet
This fact sheet is written for the small-scale, commercial tree fruit grower in the upper Midwest planning at least one half-acre of orchard to be managed organically.

Considering Risk Before Starting an Organic Orchard
MOSES Fact Sheet
A grower must carefully weigh all areas of risk before entering any enterprise. In the case of establishing an orchard that will be managed organically, some additional factors need to be considered.

Resources for Organic Orchardists
MOSES Fact Sheet
This fact sheet is a supplement to the MOSES Upper Midwest Organic Resource Directory to provide additional info on resources specific to the organic production and marketing of tree fruits.

NOP Certified Operations in Wisconsin PDF
A map of Wisconsin's certified operations.
Laura Paine, Grazing and Organic Ag & Consumer Protection

Directory of Minnesota Organic Farms
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Meg Moynihan, Organic and Diversification Specialist

Funds for Farmers
MOSES Fact Sheet
There are grant monies out there for on-farm research projects, business planning and some kinds of
marketing support. The following list outlines where to look for dollars to support these kinds of activities.
Go to our Funds for Farmers page for the most up-to-date funding opportunities.

Benefits and Grants (for beginning and disadvantaged farmers)
2 page FACT SHEET
Changes to the farm bill offer added benefits for beginning and disadvantaged farmers.
The definition of socially disadvantaged includes American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics, and Women. Go to our Funds for Farmers page for more funding opportunities.

The Xerces Society
An international nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. To join the Society, make a contribution, or read about their work, please visit them online.

• Organic Farming Practices: Reducing Harm to Pollinators
  Guidelines on how various organic farming practices can be balanced with the ecological needs of pollinators.


• Organic Approved Pesticides: Minimizing Risks to Pollinators
  An overview of all commonly available organic-approved pesticides, and suggestions for mitigating their impact on native bees.


• Farming for Bees
  A newly updated booklet that outlines ways to protect and enhance habitat for native crop pollinators in the farm landscape. It includes advice on simple changes that can be made in farm management for the benefit of native bees, as well as how to create important habitat features.


• Farming for Pest Management
  This brochure illustrates how farmers can attract and retain helpful predators and parasites by providing some of the key resources that they require. Many of these practices benefit pollinators and other wildlife as well, and are eligible for support by Farm Bill programs.


• Farming for Pollinators
  A companion brochure to Farming for Pest Management. This joint NRCS/Xerces Society publication summarizes the habitat requirements necessary to support bees in farm settings.


• Native Pollinators on the Farm: What's in it for Growers?
  An overview of the contribution native bees make to crop pollination, and their economic value to agriculture.


• Nests for Native Bees
  An overview of how to create artificial nests for ground nesting bees, leafcutter and mason bees, and bumble bees.


• Upper Midwest Bee Plants
  Native bees are the most important group of pollinators. This fact sheet includes a simple guide to help you select plants for bees and create a better habit.

MOSES Fact Sheets have been made possible with funding from
the USDA-Risk Management Agency.