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*Land Stewardship Project is holding several field days this summer, Learn more!
*8 MN farmers who received grants from MN Department of Ag's Sustainable Agriculture Demo Grant Program are hosting field days through July. Download their brochure to learn more.
*Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) is holding several field days this summer. Download the PFI field day guide, or visit PFI online to learn more.
July
July 22 - Organic Farm Field Day - Goodhue, MN
This on-farm field day will focus on:
- Soil building
- Crop rotation
- Weed and insect management
- Organic grains, row crops, forages
Jon and his three boys live and work on their 580 acre farm with permanent pasture. The Luhman's raise organic grass-fed beef and lamb and grow organic corn, soybeans, oats, wheat and forages. Using a diverse rotation and a variety of mechanical techniques for weed control, they produce feed for both their own livestock and for sale to other organic farmers in the region. An experienced grazier, Luhman is a beef supplier for Thousand Hills Cattle Co. in Cannon Falls, MN.
Cost: Free
Time: 1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 23166 350th Avenue, Goodhue, MN 55027
More info and to Pre-Register: email Jessica Tupa at jessica@mosesorganic.org or
call 715-772-3153.
July 26-27 - Kickapoo Country Fair - La Farge, WI
Great music, a variety of organic food, activities for children and a chance to learn homesteading skills are all a part of this festival celebrating organic agriculture. Thisevent will be a showcase of rural cultural traditions, farm and garden exhibits, music, dance, arts, natural and organic foods and cooking, green housing and renewable energy, community health and education, environmental responsibility, and eco-development.
Location: Organic Valley, One Organic Way, La Farge, WI.
More info: visit www.organicvalley.coop/kickapoo or email Organic Valley.
July 28 - Alternative Hog Production Workshops - St. Charles, MN
The Land Stewardship Project is working with the USDA's Risk Management Agency and Farm Service Agency to put on two free alternative/niche hog production workshops for beginning and established farmers. Topics include feed alternatives to corn and soybeans as well as the economics of natural and organic hog farming in the context of high input prices and low-cost start up strategies. Presenters will include faculty members from Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota, hog farmers and representatives of feed mills and marketing firms.
To reserve a spot, contact:
Amy Bacigalupo, Land Stewardship Project
amyb@landstewardshipproject.org | p. (320) 269-2105.
Location: Community Center, St. Charles, MN
Time: 3:00pm - 08:30pm
July 30 - Pro Producer Summer Conference - Albert Lea, MN
This interactive, educational and informative event is designed for producers, their spouses and other Ag professionals. Learn and share their experiences about producing more and higher quality with less, improving livestock operations, composting liquid manuer and optimizing their own health. This event will provide updated knowledge for farmers including organic growers and livestock producers as well as those who want to raise a high brix garden.
Cost: Ranges from $50 to $200 depending on if you're attending one to three days or half days or if you're an individual or couple.
Location: 408 S 1st Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
To Register: Call 1-800-875-2425.
August
August 1-2 - GRAZEFEST® - Verndale, MN
GRAZEFEST® is a national awareness campaign intended to promote the multiple benefits of grass-fed and pasture-raised foods through regional culinary and educational events. Eating Fresh Publications conceived GRAZEFEST® for the purpose of raising awareness of the benefits of pasture-raised foods and to help pasture-based farmers gain markets for their products. Since September 2004, throughout the country, farmers markets and ag-related organizations have been organizing regional GRAZEFESTs, including farmers markets events, on-farm dinners, and town-wide events.
Register for GRAZEFEST®!
Learn more about GRAZEFEST®!
August 4-8 - North American Prairie Conference - Winona, MN
This conference has sessions dealing with agriculture, soil management, and prairie restoration for biofuel production hosted by Winona State University.
Cost: $150
Location: Winona State University, Winona MN.
To Register: Visit Winona State's website
August 5-7 - Farm Fest - Redwood Falls, MN
Providing attendees with programs and demonstrations featuring information on the latest technological advancements in the farming industry. MOSES will be staffing a booth in the exhibit area. Stop by, say hello and pick up free organic information or purchase books on organic agriculture.
Cost: $7
Where: Gilfillan Estates, Junction 67 & 13, 28366 Co Hwy 13, Morgan, MN 56266.
More information: visit www.farmshows.com
August 9-10 - Intro to Permaculture Workshop - Belle Plaine, MN
Enjoy a day-long workshop combined with site tours designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Permaculture as applied to the Prairie Oak Institute's cold temperate climate bioregion. Topics include Permaculture Ethics and Design Principles, Permaculture Design Methods, and more!
Saturday, August 9th: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, August 10th: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Prairie Oaks Institute, 1100 West South Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011.
Cost: $60.00 non-members, $50.00 members.
*Participants should bring lunch. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
To learn more or to register for this event visit: www.pricoldclimate.org.
Registration is also available via mail.
Send checks to PRI Cold Climate, PO Box 22508, Robinsdale, MN 55422
August 16 - Vegetable Field Trials - Madison, WI
Harriet Behar, Outreach Coordinator for MOSES, will be present to answer questions about organic production and certification.
Where: West Madison Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI.
More info: email Judith Reith-Rozelle at jreithrozell@wisc.edu or
call 608-262-2257.
August 16 - Minnesota Garlic Festival - Howard Lake, MN
Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic and good times, promoting gourmet garlic farming in Minnesota. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features local foods, chefs, music, artisans, games, competitions, and lots of garlic - all in support of a healthy environment, sustainable farms and vital rural communities in Minnesota.
Cost: $5.
Location: Wright County Fairgrounds, Howard Lake, MN
More info: Visit their website.
August 19 - Midwestern Bio-Ag Field Day - Clyde, WI
Join us for a field day on Otter Creek Organic Farm & Bio-Ag Learning Center, 2008 MOSES Farmer of the Year Award winner; Educational presentations on biological farming, crops, forages, dairying & livestock; test plots, booths, guest speakers, tillage & composting demos, farm walk & more; Join farmers from around the US & the world. Learn about biological farming systems at the Midwestern Bio-Ag Field day.
Cost: Free
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Clyde, WI.
More info: Visit the Midwestern Bio-Ag website or call 1-800-327-6012.
August 26-28 - Farm Progress Days - Boone, IA
MOSES will be staffing a booth, there are 75 acres of exhibits at this major farm event.
Cost: Adults $10
Where: Hwy 17 and 30, Boone, IA.
More information: visit www.farmprogressshow.com.
August 31 - MN State Fair - Eco-Experience Pavillion- St. Paul, MN
MOSES will be staffing a booth in the Eco Pavillion at the MN State Fair. Stop by and say hello. Pick up FREE resources, chat with MOSES staff, learn about the environment and how to make it better!
Where: The Progress Center Building on the St. Paul fairgrounds.
Learn more about the Eco-Experience Pavillion!
September
September 6 - Rural Landowner Workshop & Expo - Burlington, WI
Day-long program sponsored by University of WI Extension and University of IL Extension is designed for rural landowners, horse owners, existing small farmers and/or individuals who are thinking about getting involved in a farm/agricultural enterprise.
Registration info: Contact Rose at rose.skora@ces.uwex.edu
or download a registration form (slow download--but it does eventually open!).
Where: Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, WI 53105
Time: 8am - 3pm
September 18 - Value Days - River Falls, WI
MOSES will be staffing a booth at the Value Days field day where they will be focusing on the new seed corn varieties that bring additional nutritional value to the organic industry. The tour will include, but is not limited to: Research plots, New release developments, 100% non-GMO refresh plots and more.
Where: Hwy 65 and Co. W, River Falls, WI.
More information to come. Check back in August.
September 20 - Organic Vegetable Field Day - Wrenshall, MN
Join us at John and Jane Fisher-Merrits organic vegetable farm. You will learn about their energy efficient root cellar, along with the fall organic vegetable crop production. Field days showcase farming operations and offer tours of their fields. Each half-day session is for all farmers who are interested in organic and sustainable farming practices.
Cost: Free
Time: 1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 2612 County Road 1, Wrenshall, MN 55797.
More info and to Pre-Register: email Jessica Tupa at jessica@mosesorganic.org or
call 715-772-3153.
Future Events
20th Annual Organic Farming Conference - La Crosse, WI
SAVE THE DATE! - February 26-28, 2009 | Including Organic University!
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 back this fall for more information.
To post an event, please fill out the event submission form or email MOSES.
Events marked with the MOSES logo are those we are attending or sponsoring.
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