RESOURCES | PROJECTS

The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) provides a diverse menu of FREE and affordable resources for farmers interested in learning more about organic farming.
From our Resource Directory to our Organic Fact Sheets, we strive to provide farmers with the most
up-to-date information out there. MOSES resources are available, many of them FREE, thanks to the generous contributions of our supporters.

Download FREE resources from our Help Wanted campaign below, from our Production Info page, or from our Other Resources page.

The FREE resources available through our Help Wanted: Organic Farmers campaign are made possible through the support of these foundations and businesses. Thank you!

Too much information? Not sure where to begin? Start with our Organic Starter Packet.
These resources will get you on the road to going organic, and answer some of your basic questions!

MOSES PROJECTS

• Upper Midwest Organic Resource Directory
  More than 70 pages of organizations, resources, certification agencies,
  buyers, coops, and businesses serving organic producers.
  >>> Now searchable online!


• Organic Certification Guidebook
  Answers common certification questions.


• Organic Fact Sheets
  MOSES produced fact sheets cover organic certification, transitioning, production,
  processing, and marketing. Topics include everything from Crop Insurance, to
  Transitioning to Organic Beef Production, to Understanding Farm Lot Numbers.


• Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Program
  Pairs experienced organic farmers with transitioning organic farmers to promote the
  successful adoption of organic methods through one-on-one interaction.


• Farmer Transition Hotline | 1-888-551-GROW (4769)
  A 16 year organic certification veteran and organic farmer answers your questions
  about soil building, weed and pest control, livestock and certification paperwork.


• Organic Farming Conference | La Crosse, Wisconsin
  Practical information on organic farming techniques for crops, livestock, vegetables, fruits and more!
  Network with more than 2,600 farmers, educators and distributors at over 60 workshops.
  Explore our exhibit hall, filled with over 140 booths.


• Organic University | La Crosse, Wisconsin
  Attend a full day, in-depth class to increase your knowledge on a specific topic relevant to organic production, marketing, or organic farm management. Choose from ten classes - offered annually the Thursday before the Organic Farming Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin.


• Farm Field Days and Workshops
  Tour organic farms and learn first hand from successful organic farmers.


• Organic Broadcaster Newspaper
  Quality, bi-monthly, farmer-oriented news.


• MOSES Rural Women's Project
  The MOSES Rural Women's Project (RWP) aims to increase the voice and impact of women ecopreneurs in the organic and sustainable farming and food community by providing networking, educational and media training opportunities, such as the seminar entitled "See Jane Grow: How Women Ecopreneurs are Leading America's Rural Renaissance."


• MOSES online bookstore
  The best organic books available.

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