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SUMMARY:Organic Farm Tour at Polich Farms
DESCRIPTION:Tour a certified Organic Valley farm by foot and wagon to see fourth-generation farmer Mike Polich’s cows\, calves and pasture crops. With his wife\, Katie\, Mike operates a thriving dairy farm with 200 cows and 1\,000 acres of cropland. See the farm’s milking robots and discover organic weed control methods and the key roles of bugs and bees. Learn about both the requirements and benefits of organic farming as opposed to conventional methods. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/organic-farm-tour-at-polich-farms/
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SUMMARY:Creating and Maintaining Biodiversity in Organic Perennial Systems
DESCRIPTION:Organic producers of perennial crops are required to introduce biodiversity in lieu of a crop rotation. This webinar will cover examples of methods organic producers use to introduce biodiversity to their perennial operations\, while balancing maximum benefits with minimal labor and resource concerns. Different cropping systems and climates will be highlighted. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/creating-and-maintaining-biodiversity-in-organic-perennial-systems/
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SUMMARY:Adding Small-scale Dairy Processing for Farm Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear Cella Langer and Emmet Fisher share the story of how they started their small\, rotationally grazed dairy cow herd and on-farm\, Grade A creamery. This field day will include a tour of silvopastures\, seasonal milking parlor\, and Grade A dairy plant. Learn how the creamery fits into the bigger picture of their farm business CSA model. They’ll also cover direct marketing\, navigating the regulatory process for starting a dairy plant\, and answer any questions about starting and running this type of enterprise. There will also be milk and yogurt for sale from their farm store! \nThe 2022 growing season is Emmet and Cella’s 10th season in production. They raise vegetables for 75 CSA members who all pick up on the farm through their free-choice\, market-style CSA from April-December. They also rotationally graze pigs\, laying hens\, beef cattle\, and four dairy cows which they milk for their on-farm Grade A Dairy plant. Most of the eggs\, meat\, milk and yogurt produced is sold through the CSA and a couple small wholesale channels. They cultivate small amounts of cut flowers and shiitake mushrooms as well. They value feeding their community and their own family as much as possible from the farm through as much of the year as possible. Their farming model is built on a belief in diversity\, small-scale production\, self-reliance\, and minimal inputs. They follow organic practices in all our enterprises\, though are not certified organic. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/adding-small-scale-dairy-processing-for-farm-diversity/
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SUMMARY:Rising Sun Farm and Orchard Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Wisconsin Farmers Union at Rising Sun Farm and Orchard. See what Ryan Browne and Lindsey Baris have been up to on their organic CSA/market farm- with maple syrup\, U-pick apples\, cider\, meat and veggies – they offer a small farm diversity that many aspire to. Learn about what the Wisconsin Farmers Union is focusing on this year and share your concerns\, issues\, goals\, and hopes for our county and our rural communities. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/rising-sun-farm-and-orchard-farm-tour/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:Organic Advisor Call Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS)\, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s OGRAIN\, and the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) have launched two new opportunities for organic advisors and ag professionals to connect and learn from each other. These are perfect for ag professionals who work with organic and transitional farmers. \nThe Organic Advisor Call Series are free\, monthly Zoom discussions and Q&As with farmers and experts focused on all aspects of organic grain farming. Join us for the following sessions: \n\nJune 29\, 8-9am CT – “Managing Weeds with Organic Crop Rotations and Technology” with Dr. Adam Davis\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\nJuly 27\, 8-9am CT – “Cover Crops\, Inter-seeding\, and 60-inch corn in Organic Management” with Dr. Joel Gruver\, Western Illinois University in Macomb\, IL\nAugust 24\, 8-9am CT – “Reduced Tillage in Organic Systems: No Till Soybeans into Cereal Rye” with Dr. Erin Silva\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/organic-advisor-call-series/
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