Recorded: 6/13/2024

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Smith of Rodale Institute to talk about organic field cropping systems. Dr. Smith is the chief scientific officer at Rodale Institute and oversees their vegetable systems trial, along with other organic trials. Join us for an in-depth discussion of Rodale Institute’s history, its long-term research on organic field cropping systems, and the future of organic agriculture in Pennsylvania.

Links:
Transitioning to Organic Crop Production
Penn State Organic Crop Production Guide
Rodale Institute
Rodale Institute: Farming Systems Trial 40 Year Report

Hosts: Ryan Spelman and Anna Hodgson, Penn State Extension
Guest: Dr. Andrew Smith, Rodale Institute


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