National No-Tillage Conference
January 14-17, 2009 | Indianapolis, Indiana
This annual national conference offers 83 sessions, including General Sessions, No-Till Classrooms and No-Till Roundtables. In addition, internationally known soil and fertility consultant Neal Kinsey will zero in on revolutionary ideas to help you feed and balance your soil for more efficient no-till production.
Learn more and/or register. Questions? Call (866) 839-8455.
Expand Your Zone, Extend Your Season
A season extension workshop
led by Eliot Coleman
January 15, 2009 | St. Cloud, MN
Author of The New Organic Growers, Four Season Harvest,
and Winter Harvest Manual, Eliot Coleman will discuss suitable crops, soils and fertility management,
tunnels and tunnel construction, timing of plantings, yearly scheduling,
growing crops not normally grown in northern zones, and much more.
There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions.
Eliot will also deliver the keynote address and a one-hour session
on season extension at the 2009 Minnesota Organic Conference
on January 16. Following the keynote address, Eliot's books will be
available for purchase and MOSES will host a book signing. Download a registration brochure.
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: St. Cloud Civic Center, Opportunities Suite, 1st Floor, 10 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN
Cost: $50 Registration Fee includes the
workshop, afternoon break, and a
copy of Eliot Coleman's book,
Winter Harvest Manual.
Seating is limited.
Preregistration required by January 7th.
Mail registration and payment to: Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Finance and Budget Division
625 Robert Street North,
St. Paul, MN 55155-2538
Questions: Mary Hanks, 651-201-6277 or mary.hanks@state.mn.us
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers
January 16-18, 2009 |
UW-Madison, WI
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers is an intensive,
three-day workshop that gives a realistic picture of what it takes to
start and operate a successful small-scale produce operation--including
capital, management, labor and other resources.
Cost: $275, lunches and snacks are provided and
each participant will receive a large resource notebook with handouts. A
limited number of scholarships are available for Extension educators
through the SARE program. Contact Diane Mayerfeld for more information:
dbmayerfeld@wisc.edu or 608-262-8188.
To learn more: contact John Hendrickson at the Center for Integrated
Agricultural Systems, UW-Madison, 608-265-3704 or jhendric@wisc.edu or download a brochure.
9th Annual Minnesota Organic Conference & Trade Show
January 16-17, 2009 |
St. Cloud, MN
This conference provides great information about organic agriculture to excite experienced organic producers as well as people new to this farming system. Besides the keynote speakers there will be more than 30 breakout sessions on organic production of crops, dairy, livestock, fruits and vegetables, marketing, and many more topics. Organic and grass-fed products will be served for snacks and meals, and will highlight the growers and processors at the conference. Learn more!
Get Farming Entrepreneur Series
Starts January 20, 2009 |
Traverse City, MI
Eight classes covering farm business issues like market research, legal concerns, and financial planning.
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: $85
Questions? Contact Jim Sluyter at 231-889-0199 or visit www.localdifference.org/getfarming/
Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms Conference
January 21-24, 2009 |
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group's (Southern SAWG) 18th annual conference will be held at the Chattanooga Convention Center and will headquarter at the adjacent Marriott Hotel. Pre-conference events begin on Wednesday and include one-and-a-half day intensive short courses as well as several half-day field trips and mini courses. On Friday and Saturday, the general conference will offer eight tracks of conference sessions, a trade show, silent auction, video show, Taste of Tennessee dinner and more. The general conference offers sustainable production and direct marketing information for horticultural and livestock producers, enterprise management lessons, farm policy education, community food systems development training and the opportunity to have a nice, long chat with peers from across the South. The conference schedule will be available in October at www.ssawg.org or call 678-494-0696 to request a brochure.
Midwest Organic Production, Marketing Conference and Trade Show
January 21-22, 2009 | Indianapolis, IN
The conference will cover topics ranging from composting and cover crops to livestock production and food safety regulations.
Individuals can reserve a room at the Adam's Mark Hotel, located at 2544 Executive Drive, by calling (800) 444-2326 and asking for the special Indiana Horticulture Congress room rate.
Cost: Early registration, due Jan. 14, costs $95 per person or $85 for the second person from the same family. Registration after Jan. 14 costs $145 per person or $135 for the second person from the same family. Students receive a discount and can attend for $25, which does not include meals.
Online registration and more info about workshops is available at http://orgconf.sustainability.uiuc.edu/.
2009 Midwest Value-Added Agriculture Conference
January 22-23, 2009 |
Rochester, MN
Two days filled with
agricultural and business
information, education
and networking brought
to you by Hiawatha Valley
Resource Conservation
& Development and
River Country Resource
Conservation &
Development. Download the brochure to learn more.
Cost: $105 -- if you register BEFORE December 19th, $120 after.
Student and child rates available.
Location: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
NOFA NY 27th Annual Winter Education Conference
January 23-25, 2009 |
Rochester, NY
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York hosts their 27th annual winter education conference at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center in downtown Rochester, NY. The conference will feature over 75 exhibitors in our exciting Trade Show and Organic Marketplace and over 80 workshops of interest to vegetable, fruit, grain, and livestock farmers, small-scale food processors, gardeners, green businesses, conscientious eaters, consumers, and children!
The full conference program and online registration are available at www.nofany.org.
2009 Winter Seminars with AgriEnergy
Jan. 27, Jan. 30, Feb. 3, Feb. 5 | WI, IL, KY, NE
Join AgriEnergy for FREE seminars - throughout the Mid-west.
Download the brochure to learn more or visit www.agrienergy.net.
Cost: FREE - includes lunch with advance registration.
Time: 8am-5pm
Registration: Call 815-872-1190 or email info@agrienergy.net.
Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Marketers Conference
January 29-31, 2009 |
West Des Moines, IA
This 3-day conference focuses on Better Production, Safer Handling, Smarter Marketing. The first day looks at what�s new and different for fruit and vegetable production, the second day deals with ensuring food safety, and the final day concentrates on improving markets. Questions? Contact Barbara Lovitt at 515-281-8232 or email barbara.lovitt@iowaagriculture.gov. Learn more.
10th Annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference
January 31, 2009 |
Grayling, MI
Keynote speaker is
Fred Kirschenmann, former Director of the Leopold Center. Trade Show, 100-mile
sourced lunch and workshops featuring season extension with hoophouses, ag and zoning,
kitchen incubator, grain grinding and many more.
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: $45.00 for first person; additional from same farm is $30.00. Youth (18 and
younger) $15.00
Learn more at
www.msue.msu.edu/antrim
Building Our Local Food Economy: Nourishing Northern Wisconsin
January 31, 2009 | Spooner, WI
This local food system development conference is aimed at bringing community members together to explore the increasing demand for local and organic food and the opportunities for Sustainable Community Development in Northern Wisconsin. Learn more at www.barron.uwc.edu/ce or
download a conference brochure.
Location/Time: Cornerstone Christian Church, Spooner, WI from 9am-3pm
Cost: $20 per person which includes the local foods buffet lunch.
For more information contact Tracey Mofle at 715-234-8176 ext. 5502 or tracey.mofle@uwc.edu.
North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association Convention
February 1-7, 2009 | Savannah, GA
Each year, NAFDMA hosts the premier farm direct marketing convention in
North
America. The convention includes a three-day Bus Tour, a day of full-day
workshops,
and a two-day Conference with concurrent sessions. It also includes a Trade
Show. Learn more and register!
2009 Wisconsin Buy Local Food Regional Workshops
February 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2009 | Wisconsin
Identical programs will be offered
in 4 locations statewide, giving
participants a chance to pick the
date and time most convenient for
them. Farmers will receive practical
advice on pricing their farm
products.
Date/Locations: February 4th in Eau Claire,
February 5th in Phillips,
February 6th in Oconomowoc
and February 7th in Platteville.
Time: 8:30am -5:00pm
Cost: $20
Download the brochure and registration form.
Questions? Contact Barb Trine at 715-726-7950 or btrine@co.chippewa.wi.us.
2009 Whole Farm Workshops at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
Begins February 5, 2009 | East Troy, WI
Announcing our 2009 Whole Farm Workshops at Michael Fields
Agricultural Institute -- education for beginning and advanced farmers,
gardeners, general public and enthusiasts alike! Focus on topics such as
soil analysis, CSA management, raising animals, marketing, business and farm
management, food preservation and more. Come visit us for more information,
workshop schedules and to register at www.michaelfieldsaginst.org!
Northern Plains Sustainable Ag. Winter Conference (30th Anniversary!)
February 13-14, 2009 |
Huron, SD
Keynote speaker Karl Kupers, farmer and co-founder of Shepherd's Grain, will speak. Other presenters include Julie Garreau, Director of Sheyenne River Youth Project and Dr. Francis Thicke, Radiance Dairy, plus 15 workshops, variety of exhibitors, organic meals.
Time: Friday: 8am - 8pm, Sat.: 8am - 7pm
Location: Crossroads Hotel, Huron, S.D
For more information call 1-701-883-4304,
e-mail npsas@drtel.net or visit www.npsas.org.
Wisconsin Grazing Conference
February 19-21, 2009 |
Stevens Point, WI
The 17th Annual Wisconsin Grazing Conference features Joel McNair, author and editor of Graze Newspaper and Shannon Hayes, author of The Grassfed Gourmet and The Farmer and The Grill cookbooks. The conference theme is to Value the Past and Grow Our Future. Come and join us to enjoy good food, great sessions and lots of networking.
Time: 10:00 am Thursday to 12:00 pm Saturday
Contact Heather Flashinski at grassheather@hotmail.com, or visit www.grassworks.org to learn more.
30th Annual OEFFA Food and Farm Conference
February 21-22, 2009 |
Granville, OH
Join the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association for their 30th Annual Conference, "The Changing Climate of Agriculture". Keynote speakers: Fred Kirschenmann and Melinda Hemmelgarn, along with 50 workshops, locally sourced organic food, kids conference, trade show, and more! Visit www.oeffa.org to learn more.
Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota's 18th Annual Conference
February 21, 2009 |
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
The Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota (SFA), a grassroots, non-profit organization that supports sustainable farming, is proud to announce that grass-farmer, author and lecturer Joel Salatin will be the keynote speaker at its 18th Annual Conference. Salatin will close the event with his keynote address, Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal, followed by a question and answer session and reception.
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Registration opens November 15, 2008.
Register online at www.sfa-mn.org or call 320.226.6318 for registration materials.
For more information visit www.sfa-mn.org or contact Anne Borgendale at
communications@sfa-mn.org or (320) 226-6318.
To sponsor, exhibit, or to participate in the conference farmers market, contact
Mary Jo Forbord at mforbord@sfa-mn.org or (320) 760-8732.
Missouri Organic Association's Conference:
"
Organic Opportunities for Rookies and Veterans"
February 21, 2009 | Jefferson City, MO
We are noting a huge increase in demand for organic products. This one day conference will provide production information & techniques for both new and experienced producers. It will also foster producer - consumer connections.
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
More info at
www.missouriorganic.org
Agricultural Plastics Product Stewardship Workshop
February 22-24, 2009 | Albuquerque, NM
The first ever PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP focusing on agricultural films and other "ag" plastics will be held as part of the annual conference of The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance (TPSA), at the Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Conference details at www.tpsalliance.org/conference/Introduction.htm.
For more information about the Ag Film Product Stewardship Workshop and related sessions, contact organizers Roger Springman at Roger.Springman@Wisconsin.gov, Lois Levitan at LCL3@cornell.edu, or Wayne Gjerde at Wayne.Gjerde@state.mn.us.
National Organic Action Plan Summit 2009
February 25-26, 2009 | La Crosse, WI
This Summit will be held to review the results of the national input, and work from the draft plan currently being developed to build consensus for a Plan. This Plan can then be used by policy advocates, in advancing federal policy objectives in Washington; state and local governments to work on other policy initiatives; and consumers, retailers and industry to advance innovative marketplace goals to ensure the integrity of organic in their local arena. Join us - just prior to the 20th Anniversary MOSES Organic Farming Conference! Learn more and/or register!
Time:
Wednesday, Feb. 25th from 12:30pm - 8pm
Thursday Feb. 26th from 8am - 5:30pm
20th Annual Organic Farming Conference
February 26-28, 2009 | Including Organic University! |
La Crosse, WI
Celebrating 20 YEARS of sharing knowledge, finding solutions,
and moving the organic movement forward together. Learn from a community of over 2,000 farmers, educators, and advocates. Share best practices, enjoy incredible food, choose from over 60 informative and dynamic workshops and experience over 130 informative booths in our exhibit hall!
Help make our 20th Anniversary the BEST YET!
Check out our Conference page to learn more.
Great Lakes Heirloom Fruit Conservation,
Heritage Orchard Restoration
Workshop
March 20, 2009 | Madison, WI
This workshop will include instruction in orchard
production and restoration techniques, taught by nationally recognized
fruit advocates and writers Gary Nabhan, Ben Watson, Dan Bussey and Kanin
Routson, along with renowned apple conservationists from around the
country. For experienced and beginning orchard growers alike, or
anyone wishing to join the growing group of people knowledgeable and
dedicated to the region�s unique fruits.
Time/Location: 9 am to 4 pm at the University of Wisconsin
Arboretum
Cost: $25, and includes instruction, workshop materials,
hands-on demonstration,
bus transportation to the orchards and lunch.
Questions and registration requests: contact Heidi Busse at
heidi_busse@yahoo.com -- due date is March 1, 2009.
Registration is limited to 25 participants.
Organic Farming Workshop
March 13, 2009 | Galesville, WI
Workshop will focus on basic organic crop certification requirements and government programs that both offer technical assistance as well as dollars for converting land to organic. Strategies for bringing CRP land into organic production will also be covered. There will be a farmer panel to discuss their organic crop operations as well. More info will be posted in February - check back!
Organic Farm Field Day
April 22, 2009 | Lansing, IA
Field Day will look at the use of cover crops, some will still be growing and some will be incorporated, illustrating the soil building aspects as well as the erosion control aspects of cover crops. Attendees will also understand cover crop/green manure management and how use of these is an important aspect of the organic farming system. Government programs supporting organics will also be reviewed. More info will be posted in the spring - check back!
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