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/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/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/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/Chicago 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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 \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-markets-roi-of-organic-transition-for-livestock-farmers/ LOCATION:New Mexico 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 LinkedInThis 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: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 CommentsThis 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/ LOCATION:New Mexico CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7401717.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250321T160000 DTSTAMP:20250130T205612Z CREATED:20250130T205612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T205612Z UID:10001037-1742565600-1742572800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:California Organic Center Monthly Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center!\nLearn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the third Friday of every month from 2-4 PM year-round. Register below to attend.\n&sp; \nRegistration:\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nLearn more about our monthly tours: \nMore Information URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/california-organic-center-monthly-tours-2025/2025-03-21/ LOCATION:California Organic Center\, 1014 W Ventura Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States CATEGORIES:California Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Rodale-Institute-Field-Day-2022-127.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 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 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/ LOCATION:New Mexico CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7401717.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: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/ LOCATION:New Mexico 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: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/ LOCATION:New Mexico 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/ LOCATION:New Mexico 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/Los_Angeles:20250418T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T160000 DTSTAMP:20250130T205612Z CREATED:20250130T205612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T205612Z UID:10001038-1744984800-1744992000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:California Organic Center Monthly Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center!\nLearn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the third Friday of every month from 2-4 PM year-round. Register below to attend.\n&sp; \nRegistration:\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nLearn more about our monthly tours: \nMore Information URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/california-organic-center-monthly-tours-2025/2025-04-18/ LOCATION:California Organic Center\, 1014 W Ventura Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States CATEGORIES:California Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Rodale-Institute-Field-Day-2022-127.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/ LOCATION:New Mexico CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC00946.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/ LOCATION:New Mexico 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/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/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20250424T170411Z CREATED:20250204T162822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T170411Z UID:10001033-1745661600-1745668800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Compost like a Pro! DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of composting—but maybe you think it’s too hard\, too messy\, or too complicated to start at home. Rodale Institute is here to tell you: you can compost like a pro!\nThis class will teach you to begin composting effectively in your backyard\, quickly identify and troubleshoot compost problems\, and harvest and use finished compost in your garden for improving plant growth. The class is designed for all individuals who wish to begin composting at home but are looking for the right push and ample information to compost effectively. This workshop will take place at Rodale Institute’s Founders Farm in Emmaus\, PA. If you are a veteran\, you may be eligible to attend educational events for free. Please email veterans@rodaleinstitute.org for details. Online registration closes at 2 PM EST the day prior to the scheduled date. \nDetails:\nCost: $35 per person / $60 for two people \nLocation: Rodale Institute Founders Farm\n2056 Minesite Rd\, Allentown\, PA 18103 \nHosts: Rick Carr\, Lily Means\, and Jesse Barrett are three of Rodale Institute’s Master Composters and will be sharing their combined 27 years of composting experience. \nRegistration:\nOnline registration for this workshop is now closed. If you would like to attend\, please bring $40 in cash or a check made out to Rodale Institute to the event and hand it to the instructor upon arrival. For more upcoming workshops\, click here. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/workshop-compost-like-a-pro/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute Founders Farm\, 2056 Minesite Rd.\, Allentown\, 18103 CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7400283.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/New_York:20250430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T150000 DTSTAMP:20250331T154532Z CREATED:20250314T193102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T154532Z UID:10001059-1746021600-1746025200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: From Seed to Certification—Navigating the Journey of Organic Herb Farming DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live conservation with Lindsey Mann\, owner of Stellar Roots Herb Farm in Tiger\, Georgia\, as she shares her journey of becoming an organic herb farmer in North Georgia. With years of experience in landscape design and organic farming\, Lindsey will discuss the challenges and processes involved in starting an organic herb farm and navigating the organic certification process. This webinar is designed for current and transitioning organic farmers. Gain real-world insights into organic farming systems\, certification\, and the practical obstacles farmers face. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive valuable guidance for their own farming journey. Don’t miss this chance to learn from experienced peers! \nRegistration\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \n This webinar is funded by the USDA Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE TOPP). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-from-seed-to-certification-navigating-the-journey-of-organic-herb-farming/ LOCATION:New Mexico CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/yellowcress-1-1.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: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/ LOCATION:New Mexico 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:20250508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T160000 DTSTAMP:20250422T183349Z CREATED:20250422T183333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T183349Z UID:10001080-1746702000-1746720000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:9th Annual Online Saffron Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Rodale Institute and the University of Vermont for the 9th Annual Online Saffron Workshop.\nSaffron\, the stigmas of a fall-blooming crocus flower\, is the most expensive spice and medicinal herb in the world. It is now grown in many areas of North America by small\, diversified farmers and could strengthen sustainable agriculture. Are you thinking of growing it for the first time? Have you been growing it for several years? The North American Center for Saffron Research and Development at the University of Vermont (UVM) and Rodale Institute in Pennsylvania are hosting the 9th annual workshop on Saffron. \nThere are presentations for both beginning and experienced growers. \nGrowers and researchers from the US\, Canada and Europe will share their knowledge about growing\, fertilization\, intercropping\, the economics of production and selling this precious crop. \nRegister Here URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/saffron-workshop-2025/ LOCATION:New Mexico CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2228641301-1.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:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000 DTSTAMP:20250410T201315Z CREATED:20250307T160506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T201315Z UID:10001060-1746871200-1746889200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Spring Organic Market and Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Spring Organic Market and Plant Sale in Kutztown\, PA!\nThis highly anticipated event will feature Rodale Institute’s certified organic vegetable\, herb\, and flower starts—favorites such as cherry tomatoes\, cucumbers\, sweet peppers\, lettuce\, kale\, ginger\, turmeric\, lavender\, rosemary\, basil\, zinnias\, and marigolds. Shop for seedlings in our greenhouse and have a behind-the-scenes look at where all our gardening ventures begin. \nAttendees can also browse goods from a plethora of vendors (from botanical products\, local honey\, and fresh flowers to crafts and wellness products)\, purchase lunch or snacks from our visiting food trucks\, and seek expert gardening advice from our growers. More About This Event URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/spring-organic-market-and-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute\, 611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States CATEGORIES:Visitor Center Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5726.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/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/ LOCATION:New Mexico 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:20250516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20250130T205612Z CREATED:20250130T205612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T205612Z UID:10001039-1747404000-1747411200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:California Organic Center Monthly Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly farm tours at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center!\nLearn about our farm and our unique regenerative organic research projects. Tours will be held on the third Friday of every month from 2-4 PM year-round. Register below to attend.\n&sp; \nRegistration:\n\n Completing this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nLearn more about our monthly tours: \nMore Information URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/california-organic-center-monthly-tours-2025/2025-05-16/ LOCATION:California Organic Center\, 1014 W Ventura Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States CATEGORIES:California Organic Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Rodale-Institute-Field-Day-2022-127.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20250516T153845Z CREATED:20250204T170145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T153845Z UID:10001034-1747476000-1747483200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Organic Gardening 101 DESCRIPTION:Attention all garden enthusiasts! If you are an experienced gardener or a novice\, join us to learn the best practices for growing and rearing plants.\nIn this class you will learn about starting seeds\, maintaining a regenerative organic garden\, and everything in between. We will cover equipment\, soil blends\, watering\, weeding\, fertilizing\, and answer your backyard garden questions. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes to explore the gardens at the Founders Farm. \nDetails:\nCost: $35 per person / $60 for two people \nLocation: Rodale Institute Founders Farm\n2056 Minesite Rd\, Allentown\, PA 18103 \nRegistration:\nOnline registration for this workshop is now closed. If you would like to attend\, please bring $40 in cash or a check made out to Rodale Institute to the event and hand it to the instructor upon arrival. For more upcoming workshops\, click here. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/workshop-organic-gardening-101-2025/ LOCATION:Rodale Institute Founders Farm\, 2056 Minesite Rd.\, Allentown\, 18103 CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2030.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/ LOCATION:New Mexico 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:20250530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T140000 DTSTAMP:20250519T210354Z CREATED:20250402T171940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T210354Z UID:10001075-1748595600-1748613600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:California Organic Center Field Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the California Organic Center Field Day on May 30th to tour our fields and learn about Rodale Institute’s work in the region!\nLearn about our cover crop and reduced tillage research trials\, our Organic Consulting services\, and other new and exciting projects we’re working on in Ventura County. Lunch will be provided\, and advance registration is required. We look forward to seeing you at the event! \nLocation: Rodale Institute California Organic Center\n1014 W. Ventura Blvd.\, Camarillo\, CA 93010 \nThere is no fee for registration\, but a donation in any amount is appreciated to support our work and cover the cost of the event. \nSchedule\n9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Registration\n9:30 – 9:45 AM | Opening Remarks\n9:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Rotating Field Stations (includes a short break after the second station) \n– Station 1: High-Residue Reduced Tillage Vegetable Systems\, led by Dr. Jacob Pecenka\n– Station 2: Cover Crops vs. Plastic Mulch in Organic Systems and CFDN project\, led by Dr. Arianna Bozzolo\n– Station 3: Regenerate Ventura County Project\, led by Daniel Chavez\n– Station 4: Rodale Institute Organic Consulting\, led by Nathaniel Siemens \n11:25 – 11:45 AM | Equipment Demonstration\n11:45 – 12:00 AM | Group Photo & Feedback Cards\n12:00 PM | Lunch\n12:30  PM | Organic Stewardship Award Presentation to Dr. Liz Carlisle\n1:00 PM | Group will travel to the UC Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center for the following presentations: \n– Winter Cover Crop Demonstration\n– New Orchard Planting in Progress\n– Compost Tea Trial Overview \n2:00 – 2:30 PM | Wrap-Up & Networking \n– Open Q&A and discussion\n– Opportunities for collaboration\, organic consulting\, and technical support\n– Announcements of upcoming workshops and funding opportunities\n– Closing remarks \nRegistration\n\n\n Completing this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. 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URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/california-organic-center-field-day-2025/ LOCATION:California Organic Center\, 1014 W Ventura Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States CATEGORIES:California Organic Center,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Rodale-Institute-Field-Day-2022-140-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T150000 DTSTAMP:20250320T174037Z CREATED:20250320T173533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T174037Z UID:10001064-1749045600-1749049200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Exploring Saffron Production in the Southern USA DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar on saffron cultivation\, where we’ll explore the essentials of growing this high-value crop in the Southern USA.\nDiscover the ideal conditions for saffron farming\, along with practical techniques on weeding\, irrigation\, and overall crop management. Learn about the key factors that influence saffron yield and quality\, and gain expert guidance on harvesting and processing. The webinar will also highlight findings from two years of research at Rodale Institute\, funded by Southern SARE\, providing valuable\, data-driven insights into saffron production in the Southern region. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow! \nRegistration\n\n \n InstagramThis 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/Postal Code*\n Register \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. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/webinar-exploring-saffron-production-in-the-southern-usa/ LOCATION:New Mexico CATEGORIES:Southeast Organic Center,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2078928103.jpg END:VEVENT 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:20250610T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T123000 DTSTAMP:20250519T172417Z CREATED:20250515T142954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T172417Z UID:10001081-1749551400-1749558600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:People's Provisions / Rodale TOPP Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of networking\, education\, and great food at People’s Provisions with Owner/Operator Lindsay Hutchinson & Rodale Institute. Lindsay will share about her journey to establish her own grocery store sourcing as much as possible from organic\, local\, and regenerative farmers. \nPeople’s Provisions is in Elliotsburg\, PA and has made it a mission to serve the community through a local food pipeline from growing\, to preparing\, and sharing food with the local community to foster connections and growth. People’s Provisions is a “pay what you can grocery” creating a platform for neighbors to help neighbors ensuring equal access to quality food for everyone—a message that resonates deeply with all of us within agriculture! Come for a day to learn more about People’s Provisions\, hear from local vendors\, and get connected to local growers and supply chain actors. \nDetails\nDate: June 10\, 2025 \nTime: 10:30am – 12:30pm EDT \nLocation: People’s Provisions\n2226 Shermans Valley Rd\, Elliottsburg\, PA 17024 \nCost: FREE \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 Phone NumberState* \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 Zip/Postal Code*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 \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/peoples-provision-rodale-topp-walk/ LOCATION:People’s Provisions\, 2226 Shermans Valley Rd\, Elliottsburg\, PA\, 17024\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/A7304847.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR