Organic High Tunnel Production

Discover certified organic practices, production strategies, and curated resources for growing organically in high tunnel systems.

Organic High Tunnel

Understanding Organic Production

High tunnels support organic growers by helping manage disease and extend market opportunities. Certified organic production requires NOP-approved practices and third-party certification.

This section provides resources for managing organic high tunnel systems, including construction, fertility, crop rotation, and pest control.

Organic Farming Research Foundation

Core Organic Topics

Navigate the essential knowledge areas for successful organic high tunnel production.

Basics & Certification

Understand organic certification requirements and foundational NOP standards for high tunnel operations.

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Organic Production

Proven strategies for maximizing crop yield and quality within certified organic systems.

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Construction

Guidance on selecting NOP-compliant materials and designing tunnels for organic workflows.

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Nutrient Management

Organic-approved fertility practices including composting, cover cropping, and soil amendments.

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Insect & Disease Control

Integrated pest management approaches using biological controls and organic-approved inputs.

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Marketing Resources

Business strategies for positioning and selling organic high tunnel crops at premium value.

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Organic Pest & Disease Management

Deep-dive into specialized strategies for keeping your organic crops healthy and productive.

Organic High Tunnels - Pest Management General
General

Foundational IPM principles and organic-approved pest management frameworks.

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Organic High Tunnels - Pest Management Diseases
Diseases

Identification, prevention, and organic treatment of common high tunnel diseases.

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Organic High Tunnels - Pest Management Grafting
Grafting

Using grafted rootstocks to improve disease resistance in organic tunnel crops.

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Organic High Tunnels - Pest Management Insects
Insects

Biological controls, beneficial insects, and organic-approved insecticides for tunnels.

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Specialized Resources

Growing Organic Video Library

Watch practical demonstrations and expert interviews on organic high tunnel techniques.

Organic Supplier Directory

Find certified organic seeds, amendments, and equipment suppliers near you.

Moveable High Tunnels

Learn about mobile tunnel designs that support organic crop rotation requirements.

Start Growing Organic in High Tunnels

Access everything you need to build, certify, and manage a thriving organic high tunnel operation.

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