Webinar: Farm Disaster Prep and Recovery

Webinar: Farm Disaster Prep and Recovery

Webinar

RAFI presented a webinar in fall 2025 to share tips on preparing your farm for a disaster and what to do afterward. Topics covered include assessing farm damage, working with local FSA offices to apply for Disaster Assistance Programs, checking for water contamination, and ensuring compliance with organic certification requirements.

This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

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This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

Webinar Speakers

Beth Rota
Director of Quality & Accreditation

Beth Rota leads the Quality and Accreditation team, supporting QCS’ robust and high-quality organic certification program with technical expertise and an innovative mindset.

Elena Rogers
NC State Extension, Area Specialized Agent

Elena Rogers provides educational programs, training, and technical support focusing on fresh produce safety to Agents and growers in Western NC.