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Organic Farmers to Lead On-farm Research Trials

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The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) announced a cohort of eight organic farmers who will be leading on-farm research trials with OFRF technical assistance in 2026. The Farmer-Led Trials program supports farmers in experimenting with new practices, inputs, varieties, or animal breeds that can improve profitability and environmental sustainability. This year’s projects in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Tennessee, Indiana, and Maryland explore a wide variety of questions from organic livestock parasite management to climate smart planting dates and dry farming strategies.