Name: Organic Growers Seminar
Start: 2025-05-14T09:00:00-04:00
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Location: Student Learning Center at UGA Griffin Campus

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May 14 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT

FREE

Organic Growers Seminar: Educating Small-Scale Farmers on Organic Practices and Resources

Are you a small-scale farmer looking to learn more about organic practices?

Join 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.

The 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.

Date: May 14th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Student Learning Center at UGA Griffin Campus
1109 Experiment Street, Room 101, Griffin, GA 30223
Cost: Free

Schedule

9:00 – 9:10 AM: Welcome – De’Anthony Price / Dr. Bethany Harris
9:10-9:55 AM: Exploring Organic: Considerations, Transitions, and Support – DeAnthony Price, Rodale Institute
9:55 – 10:40 AM: Introduction to Ecological Farming – Dr. Bethany Harris and Whitney Ottinger, UGA Center of Urban Agriculture
10:40 – 10:55 AM: Break
10:55 – 11:40 AM: Organic Weed Management – Bob Westerfield, UGA Extension
11:40 – 12:25 PM: Compost Basics / Composting Programs – U.S. Composting Council
12:25 – 1:15 PM: Lunch
1:15 – 2:00 PM: NRCS Organic Conservation Programs – Elise Nowack, Oregon Tilth
2:00-2:45 PM: Georgia Organics Resources – Lydia Hsu, Georgia Organics
2:45 PM: Closing

Registration

Name*
First Last
Email*
Address*
State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Farm or Organization Name*
I am a...*
- Farmer/ Producer
- Processor/ Handler
- Buyer
Is your farm or business certified organic?*
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Do you have any dietary restrictions?*
Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions below.
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I have read and agree to these terms.
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 Rodale Institute, and of any reproduction of the photograph(s) in any form, in any media, for any purpose in connection with Rodale Institute, world-wide, free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part.
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This workshop is funded by the USDA Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE TOPP).

Details

Date:: May 14
Time:: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT
Cost:: FREE
Event Categories:: Southeast Organic Center, Organic Consulting

Venue

: Student Learning Center at UGA Griffin Campus
: 1109 Experiment Street, Room 101
Griffin, GA 30223 United States + Google Map

Organizer

: Rodale Institute