Organic Production Resources
PUBLICATIONS
Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Production Manual of the Organic Farming Unit at the University of Kentucky (HO-127)
Cover Crops
Covers under Cover: Managing Cover Crops in High Tunnels (CCD-SP-16)
Cool-Season Cover Crops in High Tunnels (CCD-SP-18)
Warm-Season Cover Crops in High Tunnels (CCD-SP-19)
Scouting Guides for Common Problems
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of High Tunnel and Greenhouse Vegetable Crops in Kentucky (ID-235)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Cucurbit Crops in Kentucky (ID-91)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Pests of Solanaceous Crops in Kentucky (ID-172)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Cole Crops in Kentucky (ID-216)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Problems of Legume Vegetables in Kentucky (ID-227)
IPM Scouting Guide for Common Pests of Sweet Corn in Kentucky (ID-184)
Veggie Scout Website (Link)
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
2022 Spring into Production Webinar Video Series
- The Ins & Outs of Organic Fertilizers - Presented by Dr. Annette Wszlaki (Link)
- Entire Series (Link)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Organic Materials Review Institute
This is a great resource to check on specific products to see if they are permitted for use in certified organic systems. You can also see any restrictions or rules associated with specific products. - https://www.omri.org/
- Organic Association of Kentucky
For more information on growing organically in Kentucky and networking with other organic growers, visit: https://www.oak-ky.org/
- USDA Certified Organic
For information on the exact requirements for how to become organic certified: https://www.usda.gov/topics/organic