Resources for Organic and Transitioning Farmers: The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)

The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) serves farmers striving to produce high-quality, healthful food using organic and sustainable techniques. These farmers produce more than just food; they support thriving ecosystems and vibrant rural communities.


	Grow Organic Successfully. MOSES can help! Download a diverse menu of FREE resources, including our Certification Guidebook. Find funding for your farm, or search our organic resource directory. You can get started with organic today! → GO TO RESOURCES

	We all eat. Invest in farmers growing food sustainably. Help MOSES support organic farmers. Every contribution makes our educational programs possible and provides vital resources to transitioning and organic farmers. → LEARN MORE

	Get your nominations in for the 2011 Organic Farmer of the Year! The MOSES Organic Farmer of the Year Award is given to an organic farmer practicing outstanding land stewardship, innovation and outreach. →DOWNLOAD A NOMINATION FORM

	22nd Annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference SAVE THE DATES: Feb. 24-26, 2011 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. An informational flyer will mail out in late fall. Not on our mailing list? Sign up today to learn more about the conference. → LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OFC

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MOSES is hiring a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to join its team! Learn More

Listen to MOSES Rural Women's Project on WPR-
Lisa Kivirist talks with Larry Meiller. Click here to take a listen

Women Farmers: Free Seminar Harvests Resources, Inspiration and Ideas
Whether you are starting to launch your venture or a seasoned grower, join MOSES Rural Women's Project for a free seminar... more

Plate to Politics: Leadership Training for Women in Agriculture- Plant seeds of change beyond your farm operation and connect with other Midwest women transforming both our food system and food policy. The MOSES Rural Women's Project is partnering with The White House Project on an upcoming "Go Run" leadership training Sept. 10-12 in Duluth, MN...more.

August e-news from MOSES- check out the latest edition of
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Senate Food Safety Legislation Information Alert- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a copy of the “manager’s amendment” to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510) which is, in essence, the bill as reported out of the HELP Committee late last year as modified by a long and arduous set of negotiations that have taken place since that time to work out particular issues.... more

CFRA Integrating Organics with Federal Conservation Programs Workshop - August 23 in Ponca, Nebraska. For those transitioning to organic or those interested in shaping federal conservation programs at the state and local level to better serve organic.

Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America - will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday October 2nd! SAVE THE DATE!

2008-2009 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Annual Impact Report - [40 pg / PDF] is now available online. The report "provides an overview of each of the grant recipient projects, offering inspiration for others to collaborate or start similar projects throughout the state."

Wisconsin Organic Certification Cost Share Program - Organic farmers are eligible for reimbursement of 75% of their annual costs up to $750. Learn more and download an application packet on the DATCP website.

Sno Pac stays true to its roots - STAR TRIBUNE, July 26, 2010 - Sno Pac Foods has stayed independent even as big players took over much of the organic food business...more.

The Web Soil Survey - Check out this resource from NRCS that provides comprehensive soil maps and data for more than 95 percent of the nation's counties. The site is updated and maintained online as the single authoritative source of soil survey information.

USDA Admits Link Between Antibiotic Use by Big Ag and Human Health - HUFFINGTON POST, July 20, 2010 - At a hearing of a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on July 14, 2010, a representative of the USDA finally admitted that the use of antibiotics in farm animal feed is contributing to the growing problem of deadly antibiotic resistance in America...more.

The keynote presenters for the MOSES 2011 Organic Farming Conference have been chosen! Learn more about them now and check back in late fall for more specifics on their keynote topics.

Constructing a Moveable High Tunnel - It sounds like the workshop in Tripoli, Iowa this past weekend enjoyed terrific weather. We're glad to hear it! Check out Genuine Faux Farm's blog to see pictures of the build and hear details on what went down.

Good news for Chickens everywhere! California Bans Battery Cage Eggs As of 2015...more.

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