Introduction: Purpose and Use of this Manual
For agricultural professionals in the Western US to: Understand effective practices, materials, and processes that comply with organic standards; access expertise and informational resources on organic farming, and answer questions from their clientele regarding effective practices that meet organic standards.

Brief History of Organic Farming and the National Organic Program (PDF 21.5k)
An essay on the origins, establishment, development, and growth of organic food in the region.

Organic Farming Research in the Pacific Northwest: Challenges, Opportunities, and Outlook (PDF 71.3k)
History, current status, current body of knowledge, on-going projects with reference to specific production systems and challenges, lessons learned, and outlook for organic farming in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.