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Marbleseed, formerly known as the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to supporting farmers in their transition toward sustainable, regenerative, organic farming systems that are ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially just.

We work in community with human-scale farmers to support peer-to-peer learning with free and farmer-led programs, print and digital resources, and in-person events that support thriving regenerative and organic farms and food systems. Marbleseed is widely known for hosting the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference, established in 1989, it’s the largest organic farming conference in the United States.

To schedule an interview with Marbleseed staff, a Field Day host farmer, or a speaker at the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference, please contact communications@marbleseed.org.

Marbleseed in the media

Diverse Corn Belt Project Highlighted at Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference, Purdue University, February 28, 2025

Organic farmers rejoice, plot for the future at annual get-together, AgWeek, February 27, 2025

USDA program supports organic transition, Farm Progress, February 27, 2025

Marbleseed aims to grow profile of local sustainable food, La Crosse Tribune, February 24, 2025

Organic farmers gather at La Crosse Center for Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference, News8000, February 24, 2025

Organic farmers gather for first day of 36th Marbleseed Conference, WXOW, February 20, 2025

Marbleseed to host 36th annual conference at La Crosse Center this week, La Crosse Tribune, February 19, 2025

Wisconsin farmer groups feel impact of Trump administration’s funding freeze, Wisconsin Public Radio, February 11, 2025

Now Is the Time to Transition, Brownfield Ag News, February 5, 2025

Wisconsin Food Distribution Networking Event on February 20, Wisconsin Ag Connection, January 31, 2025

Organic production offers new opportunities for farmers, but transition can be overwhelming, Wisconsin Farmer, January 21, 2025

Farmers Union members source local food for convention, Brownfield Ag News, December 16, 2024

‘Quality Meat Going to a Quality Program’: Northwoods Farm Supplies WI Food Purchase Program, WSAU, December 5, 2024

Goswami selected to receive Sustainable Agriculture Grant from NCR-SARE, Pierce County Journal, November 13, 2024

Marbleseed Launches a Beer, The Farm, September 11, 2024

Marbleseed’s 2024 Changemaker Award Winners – The Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, July 2, 2024

2 Dodge County farms awarded funds through assistance program, Watertown Daily Times, May 28, 2024

Several area farms selected to receive funding to provide hunger relief efforts, WJFW, May 28, 2024

Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program announces 2024 Direct to Farmer Grant recipients, Antigo Journal, May 28, 2024

USDA Forms New Partnerships to Support Organic Transition, Conservation Assistance, USDA NRCS, May 20, 2024

Door County organic farms win funds to support local food production, hunger relief, Green Bay Press Gazette, April 14, 2024

Harvesting Knowledge: A Farm Intern's Adventure at the Marbleseed Conference, Carleton College, March 5, 2024

Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference highlights 'historic' investment in sustainable farming, AgWeek, February 29, 2024

DATCP awards WI LFPA Community Partner Grants to area organizations, WSAW-TV, February 5, 2024

Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference kicks off, WXOW, February 22, 2024

Deadline nears for food purchase grant applications, Ladysmith News, November 16, 2023

Grants open to connect farmers with underserved communities, WFRV Local 5 Green Bay-Appleton, November 10, 2023

Wisconsin farmers deliver 220,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to food pantries each year. Here's how, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 25, 2023

Food Purchase Grant Programs, Door County Pulse, October 18, 2023

Wisconsin grants support local food systems, Wisconsin Ag Connection, October 13, 2023

Two Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program Grants Accepting Applications Through November 22, Food Industry Today, October 12, 2023

Dept. of Agriculture: Two Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program grants accepting applications through November 22, WisPolitics, October 12, 2023

Strengthening and Transforming Our Food System, Midwest Farm Report, September 28, 2023

USDA under secretary visits to highlight increased funding for Wisconsin’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Agreement, Channel 3000, September 27, 2023

Marbleseed Launches New Podcast - Uncovers barriers, solutions to help get new and beginning farmers on the land, Morning Ag Clips, August 16, 2023

Stories of Organizational Transformation: Moving Toward System Change and a Solidarity Economy, Non Profit Quarterly, August 9, 2023

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program announces summer educational events series, WisPolitics, July 19, 2023

Wisconsin Local Food Program Sees Early Success, Brownfield Ag News, July 18, 2023

A Field Day for Value-Added Organic Producers, Morning Ag Clips, July 11, 2023

Boosting Local Agriculture: Wisconsin Agriculture Department to Launch Producer Directory, Wisconsin Ag Clips, July 6, 2023

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin farmers invited to join Local Food Directory, WisBusiness, June 29, 2023

Hoch Orchard & Gardens enters the initial stage of farm transition, AgWeek, May 19, 2023

Local Farmers Given Grants to Fulfill Local Needs, WisNews, May 16, 2023

Helping Midwest Farmers Go Organic, BarnRaiser Media, April 26, 2023

Door County organic farms win funds to support local food production, hunger relief, Green Bay Press Gazette, April 14, 2023

New Farmer U: Invites beginning farmers to learn, WisBusiness, connect, April 5, 2023

Marbleseed's mission: Bringing organic farmers together, Wisconsin State Farmer, March 21, 2023

Marbleseed’s 34th Organic Farming Conference, Morning Ag Clips, February 28, 2023

Farmer suggests using technology to increase on-farm carcass inspections, Brownfield Ag, February 24, 2023

Farmers from across the Midwest attend the Organic Farming Conference at the La Crosse Center, News8000, February 23, 2023

Farm to Community Wellness session set for February 23 in LaCrosse, Sun Prairie Star, February 20, 2023

Organic Farmers Face Headwinds, Midwest Farm Report, February 7 2023

Beargrease descendant keeps legacy alive, Duluth News Tribune, February 3, 2023

Organic farming a natural choice, Wisconsin State Farmer, January 24, 2023

Marbleseed honors Ross and Harold Wilken, Morning Ag Clips, January 24, 2023

Wisconsin remains leader in organic industry, but limits on infrastructure, land could be impacting growth, Wisconsin Public Radio, January 5, 2023

Farmers encouraged to apply for pre-season contract agreements with the Wisconsin LFPA Program, Morning Ag Clips, December 27, 2022

USDA Highlights New Project with Marbleseed in Wisconsin, USDA, December 19, 2022

Expanding Climate-Smart Markets, ArcGIS, December 19, 2022

Grant program to aid local food efforts, Farm Progress, September 27, 2022

Ciranda Names New Head of Sustainability, World Grain, June 28, 2022

Sowing Seeds of Change, University of Minnesota, June 23, 2022

Starting small leads to succeeding big, Agri-View, Jason Maloney, June 23, 2022

Wisconsin Women in Conservation holds Spring gathering, SWNews4U, Gillian Pomplun, June 15, 2022

Soil Health Institute Engages Students From Historically Black Colleges and Universities To Promote Greater Equity in Sustainable Agriculture Through Internship Program, CSR Wire, June 15, 2022

Pollinator Week Makes a Buzz, 715 News Room, Morgan McCarthy, June 13, 2022

Wisconsin Ag Connection, MOSES (Midwest Organic) Changes Name to Marbleseed, June 7, 2022

ORGANIC GROUP MOSES CHANGES NAME TO MARBLESEED, Brownfield Ag, June 6, 2022

First convergence marks turning point for the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, AgWeek, Noah Fish, March 18, 2022

Missouri Farmers Union member appointed to NOSB, The Fence Post, March 11, 2022

WIU Alumnus Named 2022 Organic Farmer of the Year, Western Illinois University, March 1, 2022

MOSES Conference returns to La Crosse Center, News 8000, February 22, 2022

MOSES Organic Farming Conference wraps up, WXOW La Cross, February 26, 2022

MOSES Conference gears up organic producers for next farming season, AgWeek, Noah Fish, March 7, 2022

DATCP Awarded $500,000 Grant to Strengthen Stress Management Resources for Wisconsin Farmers, Ripon Press, October 31, 2021

Rethinking Food with Solidarity in Mind: Lessons from COVID-19, Nonprofit Quarterly, Lori Stern, October 21, 2021

Wisconsin Farmers Hope for a ‘Level Playing Field’ as Biden Administration Considers Reviving Organic Rules Trump Killed, Up North News, Julian Emerson, August 6, 2021

Organic Farmers Hurt by Trump Administration Hope for a 'Level Playing Field', In These Times, Julian Emerson, August 6, 2021

Organic Producers: Return Of Animal Welfare Rules Will Level Playing Field For Smallest Farms, Wisconsin Public Radio, Hope Kirwan, July 5, 2021

Regional organizations recognized for social entrepreneurship, Leader Telegram, Eric Lindquist, April 13, 2021

In the Upper Midwest, Cracking the Code for Farmland Access, Civil Eats, Lauren Koshere, March 2, 2020