BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rodale Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rodale Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250605T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250605T130000 DTSTAMP:20250410T201536Z CREATED:20250407T193508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T201536Z UID:10001077-1749115800-1749128400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Central Plains Organic Grain Field Walk and Buyer Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us at Greenleaf Acres farm for a laser weeder demonstration\, field walk\, agronomy learnings\, and buyer tour focused on organic grain production.\nEngage with key players in organic supply chains at this buyer tour\, crafted to connect buyers with transitioning and established organic farmers during an immersive field walk. This event will focus on scaling organic ingredient production and the opportunities for marketing the whole organic crop rotation in the Plains. Expect to cultivate valuable partnerships with potential buyers and farmers and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring Colorado grown organic ingredients. \nThis event is for organic farmers\, those transitioning\, and those who are curious about organic production\, and organic buyers. Registration\n\nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThank you to Albert Lea Seed for sponsoring the demonstration and field walk portions of this event. Thank you to representatives from Clear Fronter for support in planning and facilitating the event. The buyer mixer portion of 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). \nAdditional Details\nLocation: Greenleaf Acres\n23305 Cty Rd 22\, Hudson\, CO 80642 \nWhen arriving at this event\, please park at the shed (top left box in the photo below). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/central-plains-organic-grain-field-walk-and-buyer-tour/ LOCATION:Greenleaf Acres\, 23305 Cty Rd 22\, Hudson\, CO\, 80642\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/laser-weeder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T103000 DTSTAMP:20250331T161334Z CREATED:20250115T201857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T161334Z UID:10001030-1747819800-1747823400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Ask me Anything—Organic Markets for Grain Farmers DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last session of the “Organic Markets for Grain Farmers” series. This upcoming advisor call is designed as a follow-up to the last two previous webinars on Markets ROI and Buyer Perspectives on Organic Grain Markets. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the earlier sessions to engage in a deeper discussion about these topics with farmers\, buyers\, and economic experts who were featured in previous webinars. This advisor call is an open forum for you to ask any questions you have related to organic grain markets. This call may also include a walkthrough of organic clearinghouses\, including how to effectively utilize these resources for your business. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect\, learn\, and ask questions about the organic grain market. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/ask-me-anything-organic-markets-for-grain-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7409699-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T103000 DTSTAMP:20250331T161304Z CREATED:20250116T025153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T161304Z UID:10001029-1747215000-1747218600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Grain Sourcing DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar\, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Grain Farmers\,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic grain market. Attendees will gather insights from multiple buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs\, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions\, and learn how to build strong\, collaborative relationships with buyers. This conversation is designed specifically for farmers looking to understand the current landscape and future opportunities in organic grain markets. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-buyer-perspectives-on-organic-grain-sourcing/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7409699-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T150000 DTSTAMP:20250411T173826Z CREATED:20250331T153136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T173826Z UID:10001066-1747213200-1747234800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Growers Seminar DESCRIPTION:Organic Growers Seminar: Educating Small-Scale Farmers on Organic Practices and Resources\nAre you a small-scale farmer looking to learn more about organic practices?\nJoin us for the Organic Growers Seminar! Rodale Institute is partnering with the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture to host this event. The seminar is designed to educate small-scale farmers on organic farming practices and the resources available to support them. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge from industry experts and organizations to help enhance their organic practices. \nThe seminar is aimed at both current and transitioning small-scale organic growers. A variety of speakers will cover topics on organic farming practices and resources specifically tailored to small-scale growers. The event is free of charge\, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required for attendance\, with a cap of 60 participants. Door prizes will be available. This event is supported by USDA SE TOPP. \nDate: May 14th\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Student Learning Center at UGA Griffin Campus\n1109 Experiment Street\, Room 101\, Griffin\, GA 30223\nCost: Free \nSchedule\n9:00 – 9:10 AM: Welcome – De’Anthony Price / Dr. Bethany Harris\n9:10-9:55 AM: Exploring Organic: Considerations\, Transitions\, and Support – DeAnthony Price\, Rodale Institute\n9:55 – 10:40 AM: Introduction to Ecological Farming – Dr. Bethany Harris and Whitney Ottinger\, UGA Center of Urban Agriculture\n10:40 – 10:55 AM: Break\n10:55 – 11:40 AM: Organic Weed Management – Bob Westerfield\, UGA Extension\n11:40 – 12:25 PM: Compost Basics / Composting Programs – U.S. Composting Council\n12:25 – 1:15 PM: Lunch\n1:15 – 2:00 PM: NRCS Organic Conservation Programs – Elise Nowack\, Oregon Tilth\n2:00-2:45 PM: Georgia Organics Resources – Lydia Hsu\, Georgia Organics\n2:45 PM: Closing \nRegistration\nThank you for your interest in this event. Unfortunately\, we are at capacity and are no longer accepting registrations. \nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \n This workshop is funded by the USDA Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE TOPP). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-growers-seminar/ LOCATION:Student Learning Center at UGA Griffin Campus\, 1109 Experiment Street\, Room 101\, Griffin\, GA\, 30223\, United States CATEGORIES:Southeast Organic Center,Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/asc-harvest-training-program-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250510T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250510T140000 DTSTAMP:20250423T142347Z CREATED:20250331T143422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142347Z UID:10001073-1746865800-1746885600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Learn About Ways to Use Water in Times of Drought DESCRIPTION:A field day focused on our precious WATER resource!\nJoin us at Earth Land and Water Stewardship (Earth L.A.W.S.) learning farm and nourishment hub to discuss the importance of acequia water and ways to capture\, store and efficiently utilize irrigation water during times of water scarcity. \nHands-on method demonstrations: \n\nTarp dams\nGated pipe\nWater storage options\nRegister early to reserve a locally prepared lunch\n\nLocation: 1213 Lower Ranchitos Rd. Taos\, NM 87571 \nCost: FREE \nRegistration\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nThis workshop is funded by the USDA West/Southwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/learn-about-ways-to-use-water-in-times-of-drought/ LOCATION:Earth Land and Water Stewardship\, 1213 Lower Ranchitos Road\, Taos\, NM\, 87571\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_192113879-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T103000 DTSTAMP:20250331T161412Z CREATED:20250116T025150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T161412Z UID:10001028-1746610200-1746613800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Grain Farmers  DESCRIPTION:Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your grain farm and or interested in improving the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own transition. Attendees will get an overview of the organic market landscape and its growth potential from economic experts and learn from farmers who successfully transitioned to organic grain production. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-markets-roi-of-organic-transition-for-grain-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7409699-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T123000 DTSTAMP:20250410T201457Z CREATED:20250408T201100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T201457Z UID:10001078-1746347400-1746361800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Elderberry Field Day DESCRIPTION:Rose High Bear (Deg Hit’an Dine\, Inupiaq) and Amy Treasure (Siletz) from Elderberry Wisdom Farm will host a field day May 4.\nRose will introduce us to their indigenous farm and native plant nursery\, and share updates on their Blue Elderberry orchard\, a resilient native to the PNW ecosystem valued for its antioxidant\, antibacterial\, antiviral\, antifungal\, and antitumor properties. \nAmy will discuss Organic Certification and share updates on her family farm’s organic transition\, including a short film of their farm. Schedule\n8:30 – 9:00 AM: Coffee and morning snacks\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Walk and talk about Elderberries and Organic certification\n12:00 – 12:30 PM: Lunch Registration\n\nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis event is funded by the USDA Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (NW TOPP). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/elderberry-field-day/ LOCATION:Elderberry Wisdom Farm\, 2281 Delaney Rd SE\, Salem\, OR\, 97306\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Sambucus-nigra-ssp-Cerulea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T160000 DTSTAMP:20250410T201243Z CREATED:20250305T180324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T201243Z UID:10001058-1745935200-1745942400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Diversified Vegetable Farm Buyer Tour with NOFA NJ DESCRIPTION:Join NOFA NJ and Rodale Institute at Marolda Farm in Vineland\, NJ for an afternoon farm tour and discussion on successful buyer-seller relationships.\nDuring the farm tour\, learn about Marolda’s split Organic/Conventional management\, diversified wholesale production\, improving soil health and implementing organic practices on both OG and Conventional fields for improved farm outcomes. After the tour\, enjoy local food and refreshments while participating in a stakeholder conversation on successful wholesale partnerships with notable South Jersey producers\, distributors\, and institutional buyers. \nThis is a great opportunity to learn more about accessing wholesale markets and scaling up to meet buyer demand. This event is free; Registration is strongly encouraged. \nAbout Marolda Farms\nMarolda Farms is a second generation vegetable farm started in the late 1970s on twenty acres by the Marolda brothers Richard Sr. and Joseph Sr. In 2008 Richard Jr. started an organic division on five acres of fallow land under Sweetvine\, LLC utilizing the organic label “Rock N Roll Organics”. \nToday\, Marolda Farms\, Inc./Sweetvine LLC run a split operation covering 350 acres (approximately 200 acres of conventional production and 150 acres of certified organic production). The two companies service various wholesale distributors encompassing various sectors including the retail\, food service and processing markets. \nDetails\nDate: April 29\, 2025 \nTime: 2 – 4pm EDT \nLocation: Marolda Farms\n3024 Vine Rd\, Vineland\, NJ 08360 \nCost: FREE Registration\n\nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-diversified-vegetable-farm-buyer-tour-with-nofa-nj/ LOCATION:Marolda Farms\, 3024 Vine Rd\, Vineland\, NJ\, 08360\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Edit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T130000 DTSTAMP:20250410T201221Z CREATED:20250331T145213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T201221Z UID:10001074-1745658000-1745672400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture Intensive — Urban Agriculture Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1 day immersive experience focused on regenerative and organic agriculture in an urban backyard farm setting.\nDay specific lesson included: Bed preparation- sand to soil\, grow bags and outdoor hoophouse construction. Instruction is led by Shaid Mustafa from Taylor Hood Farms. Registration limited to 15 participants. \nLocation: Las Cruces\, NM (exactly address will be shared with registrants via email) \nRegistration\n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nThis workshop is funded by the USDA West/Southwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/regenerative-agriculture-intensive-urban-agriculture-series/ LOCATION:Las Cruces\, Las Cruces\, NM\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7404042-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20250423T134104Z CREATED:20250417T142055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T134104Z UID:10001079-1745492400-1745496000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Organic Dry Beans—Roller-Crimper Research & Market Opportunities 2025 DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Douglas Dean\, CSU Extension \nJoin us for a webinar about Tuxedo Corn Farms’ organic dry bean cleaning and processing facility on April 24!\nIn 2022\, Tuxedo Corn Farms\, in collaboration with Soil Health Services and Rodale Institute\, was allocated funds from Western SARE to research adaptation of organic no-till systems in the Western Slope of Colorado. In 2024\, they received additional funding from USDA AMS\, through the Organic Market Development Grant\, to develop a certified organic dry bean cleaning and processing facility in Olathe\, Colorado. \nJoin this webinar to learn about project updates and opportunities to get involved! \nWho should sign up? \nAll are welcome! Prospective\, transitioning or certified organic grain farmers in Western Colorado are especially encouraged to attend. \nRegistration\n\nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. This work is supported through: URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-organic-dry-beans-roller-crimper-research-market-opportunities-2025/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/WSARE_20240605_Crimping-Drone-Shot-4-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T150000 DTSTAMP:20250318T130226Z CREATED:20250116T025329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T130226Z UID:10001027-1745416800-1745420400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Ask me Anything—Organic Markets for Dairy Farmers DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last session of the “Organic Markets for Dairy Farmers” series. This upcoming advisor call is designed as a follow-up to the last two previous webinars on Markets ROI and Buyer Perspectives on Organic Dairy Markets. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the earlier sessions to engage in a deeper discussion about these topics with farmers\, buyers\, and economic experts who were featured in previous webinars. This advisor call is an open forum for you to ask any questions you have related to organic dairy markets. This call may also include a walkthrough of organic clearinghouses\, including how to effectively utilize these resources for your business. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect\, learn\, and ask questions about the organic dairy market. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/ask-me-anything-organic-markets-for-dairy-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC00946.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T100000 DTSTAMP:20250410T201106Z CREATED:20250402T163508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T201106Z UID:10001072-1744880400-1744884000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:TOPP Central Plains Virtual Coffee Hour: Organic Certification DESCRIPTION:To help foster community building and provide technical assistance to farmers\, Rodale Institute Consulting Services is hosting a virtual “coffee hour”. Discussion topics will be focused on organic certification. Anything from how to choose a certifier\, managing non-compliances\, and tips to make the application process a breeze. \nRegistration\n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nThis session is supported through the Plains Transition to Organic Partnership Program. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/central-plains-virtual-coffee-hour-organic-certification/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Coffee Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2262415805.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000 DTSTAMP:20250407T173643Z CREATED:20250116T025325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173643Z UID:10001026-1744812000-1744815600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Dairy Sourcing DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar\, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Dairy Farmers\,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic dairy market. Attendees will gather insights from multiple buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs\, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions\, and learn how to build strong\, collaborative relationships with buyers. This conversation is designed specifically for farmers looking to understand the current landscape and future opportunities in organic dairy markets. This panel will be moderated by Taylor Ussery and will feature Allie Hausladen Batsell from Whole Foods Market\, Miranda Leis from Organic Valley and Jason Johnson from Stonyfield. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-buyer-perspectives-on-organic-dairy-sourcing/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC00946.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T163003Z CREATED:20250116T025316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T163003Z UID:10001025-1744207200-1744210800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Dairy Farmers DESCRIPTION:Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your dairy farm and or interested in improving the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own transition. Attendees will get an overview of the organic market landscape and its growth potential from economic experts and learn from farmers like Wilson Organic Farms and the Painterland Sisters who successfully transitioned to organic dairy production. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nPanelists\nPanelist: Chris Wilson\nChris Wilson is a seventh-generation farmer at Wilson Organic Farms in Cuba City\, Wisconsin\, where he and his family have been farming organically since 1996. With decades of experience in organic dairy and diversified cropping systems\, Chris’s family has been at the forefront of integrating organic no-till\, rotational grazing\, and cover cropping to build resilient farm ecosystems. Beyond the farm\, Chris serves on the Meat Executive Committee for CROPP Cooperative (Organic Valley) and actively collaborates with research institutions to advance regenerative agricultural solutions. His work bridges practical on-farm management with broader industry efforts to improve soil health\, nutrient efficiency\, and livestock integration within organic systems.\n \n \nPanelist: Painterland Sisters \nSisters Stephanie and Hayley Painter\, Founders and co-CEOs of Painterland Sisters\, grew up on their family’s fourth-generation regenerative organic dairy farm in Northern Pennsylvania. Using milk from their own farm and neighboring family farms\, they’re on a mission to sustain family farms\, champion nutrient-dense foods\, and educate consumers on the importance of sustainable farming—while connecting them directly to the source: the American Farmer. \nSince launching in 2022\, they were named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Food & Drink\, honored on the Congress Floor\, won a Nexty Award for their 24 oz Plain yogurt\, and spoke at over 60 events\, proudly representing Pennsylvania agriculture and amplifying the voices of farmers worldwide.\n \n \nModerator: Taylor Ussery \nTaylor Ussery helped run a small producer-processor dairy in central North Carolina for over seven years. During this time\, she created new gelato and soft serve product lines that were sold into direct-to-consumer\, retail\, and foodservice markets. She now works for a national foodservice distribution company where she helps farmers and artisans understand and access larger institutional markets. Taylor still engages her passion for dairy by sourcing local milk for her soft serve ice cream catering company and eating copious amounts of local cheese and fluid whole milk.\n \n \n  \n\nRegistration\n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-markets-roi-of-organic-transition-for-dairy-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC00946.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250411T170000 DTSTAMP:20250410T201038Z CREATED:20250407T165103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T201038Z UID:10001076-1744185600-1744390800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Livestock Market Opportunities DESCRIPTION:The Blackbelt Meat Summit is hosted by the Tuskegee University Meat & Poultry Technical Assistance Program\, dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses in the meat and poultry industry. This summit serves as a vital platform for education\, networking\, and showcasing innovative practices within the field. \nOrganic Certification Opens Market Opportunities for Processors\nWhat are the opportunities for organic meat\, and what do farmers and processors need to do to meet that demand? This session will provide practical insights and strategies for processors to compete in the organic marketplace. \nThis session will be led by Dave Carter\, a regional director of technical assistance at the Flower Hill Institute\, an indigenous-led nonprofit organization coordinating the technical assistance network USDA’s Agricultural Marketing. Dave has an extensive background in organic and natural food marketing\, cooperative development\, meat processing\, tribal food sovereignty\, cooperative development\, and regenerative agriculture. Attend this event for FREE with our promo code.\n \n  \nRegister to Attend \n \n  \n\n \n This session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-livestock-market-opportunities/ LOCATION:Tuskegee University\, 1200 W Montgomery Rd #1200\, Tuskegee\, AL\, 36088\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7402444.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000 DTSTAMP:20250318T130139Z CREATED:20250116T025313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T130139Z UID:10001024-1742997600-1743001200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Ask me Anything—Organic Markets for Livestock Farmers DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last session of the “Organic Markets for Livestock Farmers” series. This upcoming advisor call is designed as a follow-up to the last two previous webinars on Markets ROI and Buyer Perspectives on Organic Livestock Markets. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the earlier sessions to engage in a deeper discussion about these topics with farmers\, buyers\, and economic experts who were featured in previous webinars. This advisor call is an open forum for you to ask any questions you have related to organic livestock markets. This call may also include a walkthrough of organic clearinghouses\, including how to effectively utilize these resources for your business. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect\, learn\, and ask questions about the organic livestock market. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\n\n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Farm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/ Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/ Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n \n Can we include your information on the roster at the event?*The webinar roster will be shared via email after the event. It will include your name\, company\, city and state\, email and phone number info on the roster if supplied at the event.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you have any questions you would like to submit to the farmers\, buyers and economic experts featured in previous webinars\, please provide them here: \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this forms sign you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/ask-me-anything-organic-markets-for-livestock-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7401717.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000 DTSTAMP:20250303T202858Z CREATED:20250116T025302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T202858Z UID:10001023-1742392800-1742396400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Livestock DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar\, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Livestock Farmers\,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic livestock market. Attendees will gather insights from multiple buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs\, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions\, and learn how to build strong\, collaborative relationships with buyers. This conversation is designed specifically for farmers looking to understand the current landscape and future opportunities in organic livestock markets. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\n\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Farm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/ Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/ Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n \n Can we include your information on the roster at the event?*The webinar roster will be shared via email after the event. It will include your name\, company\, city and state\, email and phone number info on the roster if supplied at the event.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-buyer-perspectives-on-livestock/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7401717.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T183000 DTSTAMP:20250312T132815Z CREATED:20250107T194258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T132815Z UID:10001018-1742229000-1742236200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Marketing Your Organic Grains DESCRIPTION:Join us! This 60-minute Market Development Workshop session at the Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference hosted by the Common Grain Alliance will feature subject matter experts focused on organic grain markets.\nThis panel will be moderated by Kyle Pletcher from Tuscarora Grain Company and will feature economic expert\, Kellee James\, farmer and miller\, Scott Morgan and Michael Chapman\, an organic buyer and founder of Fieldcraft. A mixer will immediately follow the discussion to allow producers and organic buyers to network and make meaningful connections. Light snacks will be provided. This event provides an opportunity for organic producers\, those transitioning\, and those who are curious about organic production to gather and learn more about organic market grain opportunities. Panelists\nKyle Pletcher is the Organic Grain Merchandiser at Tuscarora Grain Company (TGC). TGC was founded in 2020 and was built on the belief that creative thinking opens doors to distinct opportunities in the grain commodities industry. TGC offers a dynamic range of services designed to supply the Eastern US organic feed industry. They strive to connect organic growers with their intended end use markets through their wide-ranging customer base consisting of small-scale and large-scale feed mills and food grade processors. TGC has a deep connection to the soil and land and understand what it takes to be a top organic producer. They sit at the heart of the eastern US organic feed industry\, and they maintain strategic relationships across the country. TGC has a solid grower network throughout the U.S. and when you pair that with their own company-owned rail transportation facility\, TGC is one of the few US=based organic farm-to-feed and farm-to-fork ingredient supply chains in the organic grain industry. \nMichael Chapman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fieldcraft\, an online marketplace for specialty grains and ingredients. Fieldcraft is built exclusively for food and beverage production. Fieldcraft partners with thousands of buyers ranging from brands and manufacturers to commercial and craft bakers\, brewers and distillers. The platform simplifies the discovery and sourcing process for buyers and enables marketing opportunities for commodity and value-added growers from spot to specialty production contracts. Fieldcraft is building a new supply chain\, connecting markets and empowering agribusinesses that are promoting biodiversity and pioneering new markets. Michael was born and raised in a farming community in the Central Valley of CA. He is an Army veteran\, led special operations teams in the CIA\, served in several locations as CIA Chief of Base and later in the White House Situation Room. He graduated from the University of Virginia Law School and practiced contract law for several years. He has traveled across all seven continents and nearly 100 countries and was inspired by the link between sustainability and agriculture. To him\, the goal of sustainable agriculture is simple — to make it better than we found it. That is the mission of Fieldcraft. \nScott Morgan from Morganics Family Farm started his farming career at the turn of the century as a farm hand growing mixed vegetables on a five-acre farm in Sarasota\, Florida. Scott went on to manage a crew growing baby leaf salad greens on a 250-acre farm in central Florida. After meeting the love of his life\, his wife Alison and starting his family\, Scott and his family moved to New Jersey. He spent another 10 years growing specialty organic crops in central New Jersey. In 2017\, Alison\, Scott and their three kids started Morganics Family Farm. Morganics is focused on growing and milling organic and truly sustainable grains. They grow what they can in their ground and partner with other regional growers. They mill flour and oatmeal to bring the amazing flavors and nutritional benefits of fresh grains to the public. At Morganics\, they are always on the grind! \nKellee James founded Mercaris\, a market data and information platform for organic commodity markets almost 15 years ago. She sold the company to Argus Media in 2023\, where she is now VP of Agriculture. Kellee likes to help farmers unlock new and valuable markets. She has worked with livestock and dairy producers in the Midwest\, coffee farmers in Honduras\, and row crop growers throughout the US and Canada. Details\nDate: March 17\, 2025 \nTime: 4:30 – 6:30 pm ET \nLocation: Riverside on the Potomac\n44337 Spinks Ferry Road\, Leesburg\, VA 20176 \nCost: FREE \nRegistration\n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n Farm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer (ex. restaurant\, wholesale\, hospital\, institution\, etc)\n \n \n \n \n If you need an accessibility accommodation or have any other information you’d like us to know\, please provide it below:Photo Release*I hereby consent to the royalty-free use by the Organic Trade Association\, Rodale Institute\, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of photograph(s) taken of me by employees/representatives of the USDA\, and of any reproduction of the photograph(s) in any form\, in any media\, for any purpose in connection with USDA\, world-wide\, free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part. I have read and agree to these terms.Can we include your information on the roster at the event?*The conference roster will be shared via email after the conference. It will include your name\, company\, city & state\, email & phone number info on the roster if supplied at event.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this forms signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n This session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/marketing-your-organic-grains/ LOCATION:Riverside on the Potomac\, 44337 Spinks Ferry Road\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2463091197.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T150000 DTSTAMP:20250303T202851Z CREATED:20250116T025248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T202851Z UID:10001022-1741788000-1741791600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Livestock Farmers DESCRIPTION:Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your livestock farm and or interested in improving the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own transition. Attendees will get an overview of the organic market landscape and its growth potential from economic experts and learn. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Farm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/ Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/ Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n \n Can we include your information on the roster at the event?*The webinar roster will be shared via email after the event. It will include your name\, company\, city and state\, email and phone number info on the roster if supplied at the event.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-markets-roi-of-organic-transition-for-livestock-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7401717.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T153000 DTSTAMP:20250220T212645Z CREATED:20250220T212645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T212645Z UID:10001057-1740990600-1741015800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference DESCRIPTION:Learn\, network\, and explore opportunities in organic agriculture during this one-day conference hosted by CFSA and NC State.\nDesigned for commercial-scale growers of commodities\, specialty crops\, and pasture-based livestock\, and other growers\, educators\, extension agents\, and agronomists from the Carolinas and beyond. \nIn partnership with NC State University\, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association hosts the annual Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference as a one-day conference each winter in North Carolina. This event centers on certified organic commodities\, commercial-scale specialty crops\, and pasture-based livestock. The conference is a full day of educational sessions\, research updates\, panel discussions\, and networking. \nIn 2025\, the Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference will be held at NC A&T State University’s Farm Pavilion in Greensboro\, North Carolina on Monday\, March 3rd from 8:30am – 3:30pm. See more details about the conference here. \n \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-commodities-livestock-conference/ LOCATION:NC A&T State University’s Farm Pavilion\, 3136 McConnell Rd\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27405\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7403063-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T133000 DTSTAMP:20250218T212505Z CREATED:20250204T185942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T212505Z UID:10001047-1740902400-1740922200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Strawberry Field Day DESCRIPTION:The Regenerate Ventura County Project will be holding an Organic Strawberry Field Day. Speakers will focus on growing and harvesting\, land and capital access\, business and cooperative development\, health and family resources\, processing and equipment\, as well as marketing and sales of strawberries. Local and state-wide farmers and industry experts will join us to talk about their experiences and answer questions. Snacks and lunch is included with the registration. \n\n\n Completing this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/strawberry-field-day/ LOCATION:Saticoy Park\, 11321 Violeta St\, Ventura\, CA\, 93004\, United States CATEGORIES:California Organic Center,Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Cascadian-Farm_6-1-2017-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T150000 DTSTAMP:20250303T203226Z CREATED:20250116T025422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T203226Z UID:10001021-1740578400-1740582000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Ask me Anything – Organic Markets for Vegetable Farmers DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last session of the “Organic Markets for Vegetable Farmers” series. This upcoming advisor call is designed as a follow-up to the last two previous webinars on Markets ROI and Buyer Perspectives on Organic Vegetable Markets. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the earlier sessions to engage in a deeper discussion about these topics with farmers\, buyers\, and economic experts who were featured in previous webinars. This advisor call is an open forum for you to ask any questions you have related to organic vegetable markets. This call may also include a walkthrough of organic clearinghouses\, including how to effectively utilize these resources for your business. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect\, learn\, and ask questions about the organic vegetable market. \nPanelist will include Farmer Emma Jagoz from Moon Valley Farm\, Reggie Ramos from Grow with the Flow Farm\, Carolyn Dimitri from NYU\, David Paysnick from Food Connects\, Alex Borst from Happy Dirt\, Kenny Meyer from Whole Foods Markets and Whitney Herrera from Whole Foods Markets. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Farm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/ Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/ Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n \n Can we include your information on the roster at the event?*The webinar roster will be shared via email after the event. It will include your name\, company\, city and state\, email and phone number info on the roster if supplied at the event.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you have any questions you would like to submit to the farmers\, buyers and economic experts featured in previous webinars\, please provide them here: \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/ask-me-anything-organic-markets-for-vegetable-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7405810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTSTAMP:20250218T204155Z CREATED:20250108T203518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T204155Z UID:10001020-1739973600-1739977200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Buyer Perspectives on Organic Vegetable Sourcing DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar\, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Vegetable Farmers\,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic vegetable market.\nAttendees will gather insights from multiple buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs\, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions\, and learn how to build strong\, collaborative relationships with buyers. This conversation is designed specifically for farmers looking to understand the current landscape and future opportunities in organic vegetable markets. \nThe panel will be moderated by David Paysnick and will feature Whitney Herrera\, Kenny Meyer and Alex Borst. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nPanelists:\nDavid Paysnick: David is the Food Hub Business Development Manager at Food Connects\, a 501c3 non-profit based in Southern Vermont. He joined Food Connects in 2020 with 25+ years of experience in food and farming-related occupations and has helped the Food Connects Food Hub grow annual sales from $1.1 Million in 2020 to $3.9 million ins 2024. Prior to working at Food Connects\, David operated Rainbow Harvest Farm in Greenfield\, MA\, producing organic vegetables\, herbs\, nursery plants\, fig trees and specialty food products. He was the founding farmer at the non-profit Greenfield Community Farm\, where he led the farm through its initial years of development and production. David also spent nearly a decade working in retail food co-ops in both California and Massachusetts\, primarily as Produce Manager and Buyer\, as well as serving as Board President for a multi-store Food Co-op in Western Massachusetts. In his earlier days\, he also worked as a wholesale baker\, chef\, and held several other restaurants\, farm and food positions. David now lives with his wife and daughter in Greenfield\, MA where they grow organic flowers and vegetables for personal enjoyment and sell occasional fig tree cuttings from their extensive greenhouse collection. \nWhitney Herrera: Whitney has worked at Whole Foods Market for over 15 years — starting in Reno\, NV Whole Foods store as a cashier. During her time with Whole Foods\, she has been a part of Global Operations helping stand up a Global Reset program for store team members and has been in Category Management for the past 6 years. Before managing Functional Snacks\, she managed Cereals\, Nut Butters\, Jams\, Wholesome Bars and Shelf Stable Milks. Outside of work\, Whitney works to bring her passion for food and regenerative farming practices to her small-scale suburban garden. \nKenny Meyer: Kenny is a Senior Produce & Floral Buyer with Whole Foods Markets Perishables Merchandising Team. His primary role is strategic partnerships with Local and Regional Farms across Whole Foods Markets network of suppliers. \nAlex Borst: Alex is the Purchasing Manager at Happy Dirt. He is a grandson of immigrant dairy farmers and grew up in Mississippi seeing how difficult of a time farmers have in getting their products to market. He has spent his career trying to solve problems that exist in moving produce from economically challenged rural areas into more heavily populated urban areas. Alex has over 8 years of experience in produce procurement in both the non-profit and for-profit spaces. Happy Dirt is a certified organic produce distribution company that brings fresh produce to market from farms across the Southeast and East Coast. Alex manages vendor relationships and produce production planning to build local and regional programs for retailers and food service providers from Florida to New York. In his free time\, Alex practices yoga\, spends too much time cooking and frequents electronic music venues. \nRegistration\n\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Farm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/ Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/ Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n \n Can we include your information on the roster at the event?*The webinar roster will be shared via email after the event. It will include your name\, company\, city and state\, email and phone number info on the roster if supplied at the event.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-buyer-perspectives-on-organic-vegetable-sourcing/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7405810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000 DTSTAMP:20250206T210734Z CREATED:20250108T201956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T210734Z UID:10001019-1739455200-1739458800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Vegetable Farmers DESCRIPTION:Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your diversified vegetable farm and or interested in improving the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own transition. This webinar will be moderated by Roshell Rosales Aguilar\, Farm and Agribusiness Management Regional Extension Agent for NW Alabama through Auburn University. Attendees will get an overview of the organic market landscape and its growth potential from economic expert and Professor of Food Studies at NYU\, Carolyn Dimitri\, and learn from farmers Reggie Ramos\, from Grow with the Flow and Emma Jagoz\, from Moon Valley Farm\, who successfully transitioned to organic vegetable production. \nAll sessions are free of charge to attendees. \nRegistration\n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Farm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/ Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/ Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n \n Can we include your information on the roster at the event?*The webinar roster will be shared via email after the event. It will include your name\, company\, city and state\, email and phone number info on the roster if supplied at the event.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-markets-roi-of-organic-transition-for-vegetable-farmers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7405810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213 DTSTAMP:20250130T194929Z CREATED:20250123T220157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T194929Z UID:10001032-1739232000-1739404799@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:High Plains Organic Conference DESCRIPTION:Since the High Plains region focuses on Grains and Cattle\, we will host two sessions. The event kicks off with a *Buyer’s Showcase*. During this session\, buyers of certified organic crops will describe the 2025 market opportunities for growers. It is followed by a panel discussion on marketing opportunities for a full rotation of crops\, ranging from cereals to oil seeds and millets to pulse crops. \nDay two will have a presentation and discussion on the *Organic Meat Marketplace* on day two. While overall US beef sales grew by 9.2% in 2024\, Organic Beef Sales grew by 25%. What are the opportunities for US-grown organic beef\, and what do processors need to do to meet that demand? This session will provide practical insights and strategies for processors to compete in the organic marketplace. \nLocation: Laramie County Community College\, Community College Center Building\n1400 E College Dr\, Cheyenne\, WY 82007 Register Here \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/high-plains-organic-conference/ LOCATION:Laramie County Community College\, 1400 E College Dr\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82007\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/High-Plains-Conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000 DTSTAMP:20250123T211550Z CREATED:20250123T210803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T211550Z UID:10001031-1738774800-1738782000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Grain Buyer/Seller Mixer DESCRIPTION:Organic Grain Buyer/Seller Mixer\nAt The Land Connection’s Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show\nJoin us for an evening of organic grain supply chain networking\, food\, and refreshments! This is an opportunity for organic grain buyers and Midwest-based farmers to connect and share insights with one another. Whether you are an established buyer\, a farmer exploring organic practices\, or a certified organic farmer\, this event is designed for you. Meet fellow organic grain supply chain actors\, discover new partnerships\, and engage in discussions about the future of organic agriculture in the Midwest. Enjoy complimentary food from Maize Mexican Grill\, a beloved local eatery dedicated to supporting our local farming community. Guests will enjoy mouthwatering dishes crafted using locally grown organic corn. This event is free (attendees must register) and open to all who are interested in the organic grain marketplace.\n  \nRegister Here \n \nThis session 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-grain-buyer-seller-mixer-illinois/ LOCATION:Riggs Beer Company\, 1901 S High Cross Rd\, Urbana\, IL\, 61802\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7403938-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T210000 DTSTAMP:20250110T201225Z CREATED:20241203T212241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T201225Z UID:10001013-1738692000-1738702800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Southeast Organic Buyer/Seller Mixer DESCRIPTION:Southeast Organic Buyer/Seller Mixer and Farmer Champion Award Ceremony with Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture\nAt Georgia Organics’ SOWTH Conference\nTake part in this mixer focused on fostering relationships between farmers and organic buyers. Farmers and organic buyers will have the chance to connect through some facilitated conversations about organic markets opportunities\, particularly for organic vegetable and fruit markets. Refreshments and food will be provided. This event is especially designed for organic buyers\, organic farmers\, those transitioning\, and those who are curious about organic production. \nIn addition to networking\, Tyler Harper\, Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture will present the Farmer Champion awards for Higher Education and Early Care and Education. The Farmer Champion program works with The Common Market Southeast and Quality Care for Children to verify local food purchases for higher education institutions and early care and education centers\, respectively. Georgia Organics and the Common Market Southeast work together on expanding local food in higher education institutions through The ACRE Collective: Advancing Agriculture\, Community\, Resilience & Equity through Values-Based Procurement. The ACRE Collective centers on garnering food purchasing commitments from Atlanta-area anchor institutions\, while shifting procurement to producers that share these institutions’ values. Georgia Organics and Quality Care for Children have awarded approximately twenty early care and education centers across the state since expanding the Farmer Champion program in 2022. We are excited to honor four higher education institutions in the Atlanta-area and seven early care and education centers across Georgia that are committed to sourcing local food and working with growers across Georgia. \n\nLearn More About the Farmer Champion Program: The Farmer Champion Program at Georgia Organics was launched in 2019 and works to bring local farmers and the food service community together to increase sustainable and organic purchasing. This happens by connecting eaters to businesses that source responsibly\, so our local food system’s diverse patchwork of small and organic farms will grow and thrive. The Farmer Champion program helps to raise awareness about local sourcing by highlighting various members of the food service community who prioritize sourcing local food and relationships with Georgia’s vibrant community of food producers.  These relationships between farmers\, food producers\, and the food service community help to continue to grow and strengthen Georgia’s good resilient food system. \nPlease note: Although this event is associated with SOWTH\, you do not have to be an attendee of SOWTH to attend this event. However\, if you are planning on attending SOWTH\, you should definitely come and help us kick off a great regional conference! \nAgenda\n\n6-6:45pm – Arrival\, informal networking\, refreshments\n6:45-7:15pm – Welcome and Farmer Champion Award Ceremony with Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture\, Tayler Harper\n7:15-9pm – Facilitated networking\n\nDetails\nLocation: Wild Heaven Beer: West End Brewery & Gardens\n1010 White St SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30310 \nDate: February 4\, 2025 \nTime: 6pm – 9pm EST \nRegistration\n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer (ex. restaurant\, wholesale\, hospital\, institution\, etc)\n \n \n \n \n If you need an accessibility accommodation or have any other information you’d like us to know\, please provide it below:Photo Release*I hereby consent to the royalty-free use by the Organic Trade Association\, Rodale Institute\, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of photograph(s) taken of me by employees/representatives of the USDA\, and of any reproduction of the photograph(s) in any form\, in any media\, for any purpose in connection with USDA\, world-wide\, free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part. I have read and agree to these terms.Can we include your information on the roster at the event?*The conference roster will be shared via email after the conference. It will include your name\, company\, city & state\, email & phone number info on the roster if supplied at event.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this forms signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/southeast-organic-buyer-seller-mixer/ LOCATION:Wild Heaven Beer: West End Brewery & Gardens\, 1010 White St SW\, Atlanta\, 30310\, United States CATEGORIES:Southeast Organic Center,Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/SOWTH-Photo-for-Registration.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T163000 DTSTAMP:20250123T143146Z CREATED:20241115T155639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T143146Z UID:10001011-1737810000-1737822600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Grain Market Update & Buyer/Seller Mixer DESCRIPTION:Organic Grain Market Update and Buyer/Seller Mixer\nAt the OGRAIN Winter Conference\nJoin us for an insightful session dedicated to the ever-evolving landscape of organic grain markets. Don’t miss this chance to discuss market conditions and explore potential partnerships in the organic grain sector! \nThis event will feature a presentation by economist Alexander Schultz from Argus Media\, where he will delve into current and emerging market trends that are shaping the organic grain sector\, and translate data into actionable intelligence\, helping farmers navigate the future of organic grain pricing and markets fundamentals. \nFollowing the presentation\, we invite all attendees to participate in an organic buyer/seller mixer. This is an opportunity for farmers to connect directly with buyers\, fostering relationships that can lead to future collaborations. Please bring your business cards to exchange contact information. \nThis event is free and open to the public and is hosted in collaboration with the OGRAIN Winter Conference. To attend the entire conference\, please register here. \nThank you for your interest in this event. Unfortunately\, we are at capacity and are no longer accepting registrations. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-grain-buyer-seller-mixer/ LOCATION:Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center\, 1 John Nolen Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7409694-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241211T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241211T092000 DTSTAMP:20241204T194041Z CREATED:20241204T194041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T194041Z UID:10001014-1733904900-1733908800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Existing\, Future and Onshoring Organic Grain Market Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Existing\, Future and Onshoring Organic Grain Market Opportunities\nAt 2024 Montana Organic Association Annual Conference\nJoin us to learn about market opportunities for organic Northwest grain farmers. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from buyers\, discuss market conditions\, and explore potential partnerships in the organic grain sector! \nThe Montana Organic Association is the meeting place for producers to connect with buyers. In this session\, buyers of organic crops will showcase the robust market opportunity for crops that grow well in Montana and around the Northwest region. During this panel\, buyers of certified organic crops will describe the 2025 market opportunities for growers. They will include marketing opportunities for a full rotation of crops ranging from cereals to oil seeds\, millets to pulse crops. Whether you’re a transitioning producer looking to build connections to organic buyers or a currently certified organic grower looking to contract your acres\, this will be a session you won’t want to miss. \nThis event is free and open to the public and is hosted in collaboration with the MOA 2024 Annual Conference. To attend the entire conference\, please register here. \n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Address* \n \n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n \n Photo Release*I hereby consent to the royalty-free use by the Organic Trade Association\, Rodale Institute\, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of photograph(s) taken of me by employees/representatives of the USDA\, and of any reproduction of the photograph(s) in any form\, in any media\, for any purpose in connection with USDA\, world-wide\, free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part. I have read and agree to these terms.\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this forms signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/existing-future-and-onshoring-organic-grain-market-opportunities/ LOCATION:Mansfield Convention Center\, 2 Park Dr South\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59401\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7401159.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T100000 DTSTAMP:20241108T153148Z CREATED:20240503T184144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T153148Z UID:10001010-1732010400-1732010400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Field Walk Series: Reduced-Till Organic Corn DESCRIPTION:Organic rotational no-till is risky\, but Junior Pfanstiel has been experimenting with different practices and varieties to maintain yields without sacrificing soil health. Please join a small group of farmers to see the changes in the field throughout the season\, discuss equipment options and organic farming challenges\, and build connections.​ This event is rain or shine. \nWho should sign up?\nProspective\, transitioning\, or certified organic grain farmers in Northeast/Central NE\, Southeast SD\, and Western IA​ \nWhat can participants expect?\nOrganic agronomist Ben Lehman will facilitate the field walks. Participants will be encouraged to share any questions\, comments or concerns relevant to organic farming and organic transition. \nLocation: Junior Pfanstiel’s farm​\n55179 Hwy 20\, McLean\, NE 68747 \nRegistration:\n\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip Code*Farm/Business Name\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Completing this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nThis work is supported through URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/field-walk-series-reduced-till-organic-corn/2024-11-19/ LOCATION:Junior Pfanstiel’s Farm​\, 55179 Hwy 20\, McLean\, NE\, 68747\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC03361.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR