Organic grain production - marketing, mindset, and weed management
An in-person workshop by OATS
Organic grain can be profitable, but organic production and marketing is a lot different from conventional. Farmers look to ag advisors to offer guidance as they consider transitioning land to organic and in managing organic grain. This event will help ag advisors better understand organic grain production.
Join Greg and Blake Bishop on their farm, along with other organic grain experts for this event focused on the practice and profits of organic grain. The event is focused around the 3 M's crucial in organic transition - mindset, machinery, and marketing. The morning features talks and discussion from experienced farmers and grain marketers. After lunch, the focus is on organic weed management in grains, with machinery demonstrations and talks by farmers and experts.
Up to 4 hours of CCA credits available!
When: August 19th, 9:30am - 3:00pm ET
Where: Bishop Family Farms, 06362 Township Highway 80, Mount Blanchard, OH, 45867
Who: Ag professionals who would like to learn more about organic grain production.
How Much: $20.00
Registration Deadline: August 14th, 2024
Local Host Organizations: OSU Extension, Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association, Bishop Family Farm
AGENDA
9:30 - 10:00 Registration
10:00-10:30 What makes organic organic - regulatory overview, Sam Oschwald Tilton (OATS)
10:30 - 11:25 Farmer panel - Organic Mindset: Overcoming Transition Barriers, with Shane Meyer, Jeff Dean, Greg and Blake Bishop, moderated by Cassy Brown (OSU OFFER Organic Program)
11:30 - 12:15 Farmer Panel - Organic Marketing, with Steve Turnow, Bridget Burgess, and Brad Johnson – moderated by Eric Richer (OSU Extension).
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:10-1:40 Principles of Integrated Weed Management – Dr. Eugene Law (OSU)
1:45 - 3:15 Equipment Discussion and Demos - Blake Bishop, Dr. Law, Sam Oschwald Tilton
3:15 Adjourn
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS