Maiz Field Day

Rodale Institute is convening local food growers, processors, and support organizations to discuss how Organic Heritage Corn can be produced and made available to Ventura County residents.

Location: 16812 South Mountain Rd., Santa Paula, CA 93060

Agenda

8:00-9:00 am: Welcome – Coffee, snacks, and corn equipment demonstration.
9:00-9:30 am: Growing Maiz – How you can grow organic corn for masa in Ventura County.
9:45-10:15 am: Maiz Business – How you can launch a profitable Maiz business (guidance on accessing loans and land).
10:30-11:00 am: Health Resources – A discussion about local health resources for food producers.
11:15-11:45 am: Distribution & Marketing – Guidance on logistics, wholesale opportunities, and contracts for Maiz and masa.
12:00-12:30 am: Legal & Advocacy – Introduction of organizations that support new farm operators’ legal rights.
12:30-1:30 pm: Lunch – Locally prepared organic meal that includes Maiz! Corn seed swap.
All presentations will be live translated into Spanish, Mixtec, and English.

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