The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has launched its 2025-2026 National Organic Farmer Survey, a nationwide effort to understand the challenges, priorities, and needs of organic and transitioning farmers. The survey will remain open through January 31, 2026, and will inform research, education, and policy decisions that directly impact the future of organic agriculture in the United States and across North America.
Since 1990, OFRF has worked to support the producers who grow the nation’s food and fiber. Farmer input is central to the organization’s work. Insights from previous surveys, including the 2022 National Organic Research Agenda (NORA), have guided farmer-led research projects, influenced university and Extension priorities, and helped policymakers direct more resources to organic producers.
“Organic farmers are experts in their fields, and their perspectives must guide decisions about agricultural research, education, and policy,” said Brise Tencer, executive director of OFRF. “This survey ensures that investments in the organic sector reflect the real needs of producers on the ground.”
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