Farmer-Led Research

Cooperators’ Program

Farmers in Practical Farmers’ Cooperators’ Program conduct on-farm research to better answer their most challenging farming questions.

Learn more about the Cooperators’ Program here


Research Protocols

See the methods and experimental designs cooperators are using to conduct research to answer their most challenging questions on their farms.

Learn more about our research protocols here


Research Reports

Read and download reports of novel on-farm research projects designed and led by farmers in field crops, horticulture, livestock, energy and more.

Read research reports here


Thompson Agriculture Alternatives

Dick and Sharon Thompson’s 2009 on-farm research report

Read Dick Thompson’s reports here