Pest Management
- A Whole-Farm Approach to Managing Pests: Sustainable Agriculture Network
- Organic 101: Allowed and Prohibited Substances: Miles McEvoy, USDA
- Trap Crop Training Module: Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities Extension
- Ecological Understanding of Insects in Organic Farming Systems: Mary E. Barbercheck, Penn State University
- Cultural Practices for Managing Insect Pests: Dr. Geoff Zehnder, Clemson University
- Insect Management in Organic Farming Systems, Extension
- Farmscaping: Making Use of Nature’s Pest Management Services: Geoff Zehnder, Clemson University
- Beneficial Blend Seed Mix: Beneficial Blend is a seed mixture that yields a wide variety of plants known to harbor beneficial insects. Highly recommended by Dr. McBug!
- Stink Bug Management Using Trap Crops in Organic Farming: Russell F. Mizell III, University of Florida
- ATTRA:Deer Control Options
- Row Covers: The No-Spray Way to Protect Plants: Mother Earth News
- Find the right floating row cover for plant protection: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
Presentations
- Bugging Out: Presentation by Dr. John Ruberson and Dr. Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia Tifton
Books
- “Natural Enemies Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to Biological Pest Control,” by Mary Louise Flint and Steve Dreistadt
- “Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies” by Miguel Altieri and Clara Nicholls
Disease Management
- Managing Disease by Managing Soils: Darin Eastburn, Crop Sciences, University of Illinois
- Organic Farmers and the Disease Triangle: Mark Boudreau, Green Agroecology
- Scouting for Vegetable Diseases on Your Organic Farm: Dan Egel, Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center
- Compost Tea: Promises and Practicalities: Elaine Ingahm, Ph.D