MOSES - Projects and Resources

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 Grow Organic initiative below, from our Production Info page, or from our Other Resources page.

The FREE resources available through our Grow Organics initiative 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!

• Upper Midwest Organic Resource Directory - search online! 
  More than 70 pages of organizations, resources, certification agencies,
  buyers, coops, and businesses serving organic producers. 
• 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.
• Organic Certification Guidebook
  Answers common certification questions.
• Organic Broadcaster Newspaper
  Quality, bi-monthly, farmer-oriented news. Available free of charge and online!
• 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.
• Organic Info Line | 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.
• Farm Field Days, Trainings, and Workshops
  Tour organic farms and learn first hand from successful organic farmers.
• MOSES Rural Women's Project (RWP)
  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."
• Young Organic Stewards | La Crosse, Wisconsin
  In partnership with Renewing the Countryside, the new Young Organic Stewards program, held during the MOSES Organic Farming Conference, is designed for 18-25 years old who are interested or involved in the organic industry.
• Organic Research Forum | La Crosse, Wisconsin
  Held annually at the MOSES Organic Farming Conference, the forum helps cultivate closer relationships between researchers and producers.
• Organic Farming Conference | La Crosse, Wisconsin
  Practical information on organic farming techniques for crops, livestock, vegetables, fruits and more!
  Network with almost 3,000 farmers, educators and distributors at over 60 workshops.
  Explore our exhibit hall, filled with over 150 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.
• Midwest Season Extension - www.midwestseasonextension.org
  MOSES, in partnership with Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Ag (MISA) and Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), has created the Midwest Season Extension website, to connect you with resources, books, websites, and listservs, along with recent articles and the latest research in the area of season extension.
• MOSES online Store
  The best organic books available.