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SUMMARY:Fall into Organic Practices: Farmer Field Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 28th\, 2024\, for the “Fall into Organic Practices: Farmer Field Walk” at Lola’s Organic Farm in Glenwood\, GA.\nThis educational workshop will run from 10 AM to 2 PM and is geared toward current and transitioning organic farmers eager to learn about organic technical assistance programs and effective organic practices\, with a particular emphasis on cover crops and soil health in organic systems. \nParticipants will enjoy a guided tour led by Jennifer and Ron\, Owners and Farmers\, where they’ll explore the rich history of Lola’s Organic Farm and delve into various organic practices and soil health strategies. Experts will discuss more about soil health practices in organic systems and organic citrus management. Following the farm tour\, attendees can participate in a Q&A session with technical service providers\, gaining insights into current organic programs and the journey to USDA Organic certification. \nLunch will be provided at no cost\, but registration is required. Farmers will also have the opportunity to connect with organic technical providers on-site and receive personalized technical assistance. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and network with fellow farmers and organic experts in the field! \nThis program is funded and support by the USA SE TOPP Program. \nLearn more about Lola’s Organic Farm here. \nAgenda\n10am – Welcome/Introductions\n10:15am-11:00am – Farm Tour\n11:00am-11:30pm – Cover Crops and Soil Health Conversation/Demonstration\n11:30-12:00pm – Organic Citrus Management\n12:00pm-12:15pm – UGA Beginner Farmer Programs\n12:15pm-12:30pm – NRCS Organic Programs\n12:30-12:45pm – Rodale Institute Consulting Services/SE TOPP\n12:45pm – Lunch\n1:00pm-1:30pm – Organic Certification Panel/Farmer Q & A\n1:30pm- 2:00pm – Small Fruit Pruning Demo\n2:00pm – Closing Remarks \nFarmer Field Walk Highlights\n\nOrganic farm tour and hands-on demonstration of tools (low tunnels\, wire cages\, cover crops) used to increase soil fertility\, manage weeds – Jennifer Taylor Lola’s Organic Farm\nGrowing organic citrus in Georgia – management to increase citrus yield – Dr. Sutton and Jake Price\nRodale Institute- Consulting Services\, SE TOPP\, Organic Certification- De’Anthony Price/ Jennifer Silverman\nNRCS – Organic EQIP Initiative\, farmer eligibility\, and benefits to farm- Vontice Jackson\nJourneyman Program\, benefits\, and how to participate – UGA (TBA)\nOrganic Certification Farmer Testimony- Ron Lola Organic’s\nHands-on pruning demonstration – Jerry Larson\, retired Fort Valley Extension Agent\n\nRegistration\n\n\n                 \n \n                        EmailThis 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          \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/lolas-organic-farm-field-walk/
LOCATION:Lola’s Organic Farm\, 297 Ochwalkee Road\, Glenwood\, GA\, 30428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeast Organic Center,Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days
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