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.


	Join us! February 25-27, 2010 in La Crosse, Wisconsin REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Mailed registrations must be postmarked by February 12, 2010. Online registration closes February 17, 2010. Walk-in space is limited and includes a $20 fee. >>> LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OFC

	Grow Organic Successfully. MOSES can help! Download a diverse menu of FREE resources. With over 22 fact sheets, our Certification Guidebook, a searchable organic resource directory, and more - 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

	Subscribe to the Organic Broadcaster Newspaper Your source for farmer oriented news. Distributed bi-monthly throughout the upper Midwest, each issue contains in-depth farm profiles, updates on organic research, the latest news, and more. >>> GET A SAMPLE COPY

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2010 WI Specialty Crop Block Grants - Deadline: April 1, 2010 - WI DATCP is announcing a competitive solicitation process to award USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds for projects that enhance the competitiveness of Wisconsin's specialty crops...more.

USDA Plans to Drop Program to Trace Livestock - NY TIMES, February 5, 2010 - Faced with stiff resistance from ranchers and farmers, the Obama administration has decided to scrap a national program intended to help authorities quickly identify and track livestock in the event of an animal disease outbreak...more.

USDA Releases Results of 2008 Organic Production Survey - " This was USDA's first wide-scale survey of organic producers, and it was undertaken in direct response to the growing interest in organics among consumers, farmers, businesses, policymakers and others," said Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan...more.

MOSES January Enews - now available online. (Small correction, no horse for the OU Course.)

Stop GE Alfalfa! Action is important. Take it! Comments due by Feb. 16th...more.

MOSES 2009 Annual Report now available for download!

Monsanto Corn Causes Organ Damage in Mammals - A report released by the International Journal of Biological Sciences states that three types of Monsanto corn, cause cancer and organ damage in mammals...more.

New Organic Grower Guides - free online resources from Cornell University on organically growing apples, beans, carrots, grapes, etc... more.

NEW Organic Broadcaster articles - a few select pieces from our Jan/Feb issue are now online! GO!

New EQIP Funds for Wisconsin Farmers available: Sign-up Jan. 19 - Feb. 19, 2010 - Farmers can sign up at the NRCS office in USDA Service Centers statewide. NRCS anticipates nearly $14.6 million in funds for Wisconsin...more.

SPIN Farming Launches Suppliers Directory - Over 150 listings used and recommended by SPIN Farmers...more.

It Starts With Seed - Organic seed is increasingly being used in production - but it's a slow process...more.

Help Build Meat Processors List - The Niche Meat Processing Assistance Network has created a webpage listing all the state-specific processors they could find. If your state has a list not listed here - email NMPAN.

NEW! MOSES Fact Sheet
"The Importance of Organic Matter to Soil Fertility and Crop Health" Go to fact sheet.

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