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Community Calendar Matches

Milwaukee Urban AgCon 2025

Oct 20 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | The MARM Farm | Free
Join us on October 20th for Milwaukee Urban AgCon 2025…

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Farmer-Led Trials Forum

Oct 21, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Online | Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) | Free

Join OFRF for a forum on Farmer-Led Trial Projects! Discover how hands-on research led by farmers has informed and impacted their production practices. Featuring three farmers that participated in the…

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De La Tierra 2025: Plant Chicago's Annual Fundraiser

Oct 23, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT
Chicago, IL | Loft on Lake | $

Support Local Impact and Circular Economies…

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Organic University - Indiana

Nov 06, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET
Danville, IN | Hendricks Co. 4-H Fairgrounds | Free

Thinking about transitioning your farm to organic production? Join Marbleseed and Purdue University Extension for Organic University, a full day of learning and networking designed to guide farmers on…

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Emerging Farmers Conference

Nov 07 - Nov 08 | Brooklyn Center, MN | Heritage Center | $
Celebrating 20 Years of Cultivating Food, Diversity and Relationships in Farming…

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Agritourism Exchange

Nov 13, 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM CT
Brooten, MN | University of Minnesota and Minnesota Farmers Union | $

Join us for an afternoon of learning, connection, and inspiration. The Agritourism Exchange brings together farm-based business owners as speakers, features a panel discussion, resource tables, and…

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2025 Iowa Organic Conference

Nov 16 - Nov 17 | Iowa City, IA | University of Iowa Memorial Union | $
The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program’s 25th Annual Organic Conference will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16 and Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 in the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa…

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Role of Birds on Midwest Farms Webinar Course

Sep 23 - Dec 02 | Online | Wild Farm Alliance | Free
This 10-lesson virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and…

2025 Eco-Ag Conference

Dec 01 - Dec 04 | Middleton, WI | Marriott Madison West | $
Join Acres U.S.A. at our 50th Annual Eco-Ag Conference and Trade Show…

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46th Annual EcoFarm Conference

Jan 21 - Jan 24 | Pacific Grove, California | The Ecological Farming Association | $
Join us January 21–24, 2026 at Asilomar Conference Grounds to connect with 1,500+ organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farmers, ranchers, and industry leaders…

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Broadcaster Article Matches

Observations of an Inspector
32-01-01 by Dean Dickel

Wow, I just finished my third season of organic farm inspections and am mostly impressed with the 61 farms I visited this summer.
Here are my observations and take-aways from my work, with the caveat…

Building Confidence in Safety and Wellbeing with an On-Farm Workshop
Jul 2024 by Laura Fredrickson-Gosewisch

Learn about events where farmers can work together to build up knowledge and confidence about taking care of themselves– minds and bodies – while also taking care of the land. The MVEG Network…

Observations From An Inspector
Jan 2024 by Dean Dickel

Wow, I just finished my third season of organic farm inspections and am mostly impressed with the 61 farms I visited this summer.
Here are my observations and take-aways from my work, with the caveat…

Organic Currant and Gooseberry Production
Oct 2023 by Chris McGuire

“All in all, currants and gooseberries are healthful, delicious fruits which can thrive on organic farms in our region. Currants are particularly easy to grow, high-yielding plants; gooseberries can…

Keeping Vegetable Farmers Growing Through One-on-One Professional Peer Coaching
Oct 2023 by Sarah Janes Ugoretz

Coaching is about identifying a specific goal – or two or three – and making it happen. Maybe you want to improve your systems so that your days are less hectic and more organized. Or perhaps you need…

Increasing Crop Diversity in Wisconsin through the Emerging Crops Coalition
Jul 2023 by Jason Fischbach and Steffen Mirsky

Jason Fishbach and Steffen Mirsky are statewide UW-extension Outreach Specialists who recently launched the WI Emerging Crops Coalition. Members of the WI Emerging Crops Coalition first came together…

A Small Producer’s View on Upcoming Changes in Organic Production
Jul 2023 by National Organic Program Staff

USDA’s new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) regulation is now a reality, and understandably sparking a lot of conversation about what the changes will cost and how much time it will take…

What are Fair Systems for Farm and Food Businesses? | Audio Article
Apr 2023 by Adam Utley

As current OEFFA Executive Director, Rachel Tayse, describes, “In a truly just future, farms will fully support and sustain the ecological and human resources needed to produce food, fuel, and fiber…

Crowd-Sourcing Livestock Integration Innovation | Audio Article
Apr 2023 by Laura Paine, Amy Fenn, and Jane Jewett

Organic farmers don’t have to be convinced of the value of diversified farming systems that integrate livestock in terms of nutrient cycling, breaking pest and disease cycles, promoting soil health…

The Land Access Dilemma—How the Hub Can Help - Audio article
Jan 2023 by Bonnie Warndahl

Bonnie Warndahl, Farmland Access Navigator discusses land access issues for farmers, including her own story, and what Renewing the Countryside's (RTC) Farmland Access Program is initiating to help…

Working Together to Address Farmer Well Being and Mental Health - Audio article
Nov 2022 by Joy Kirkpatrick

Farming can be incredibly stressful. From financial challenges to unpredictable weather conditions, and access to labor, there are a multitude of issues impacting farmer's mental health daily. Luckily…

Identifying rhizobia partners for cold-hardy vetch
May 2022 by Rebecca Fudge, first place winner, 2022 Organic Research Forum

Cover crops provide multiple benefits on organic farms, but there are few cover crop options that successfully overwinter in the Upper Midwest. Hairy vetch is the most reliable winter-hardy cover crop…

Expanding the Farmland Access Navigator Team
May 2022 by Marbleseed

Finding quality, affordable land is challenging. The Land Access Hub is a group of professionals that assist in land acquisition and are aware of the challenges and needs of beginning farmer land…

Inside Organics: Regenerative Poultry Convergence report
May 2022 by Diane Beck

At the beginning of March, Regenerative Agriculture Alliance hosted the Inaugural Regenerative Poultry Convergence. The two-day event took place in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and brought together…

My story of hope
May 2022 by Wilber De La Rosa

I was born and raised in a very vibrant area agriculturally speaking: a place on the southern coast of Guatemala where a wide variety of agricultural products are produced and where livestock farming…

Early Adopter of a Perennial Grain in North Dakota: John Luoma
May 2022 by Anne Queenan

Remembering his youthful days in Oakes, North Dakota when the horse-drawn Overshot Haystacker and kerosene lamps were replaced with new hydraulic mechanics and electricity on the farm, John Luoma has…

Remembering holistic orchard specialist, Michael Phillips
May 2022 by Rachel Henderson

Michael Phillips died unexpectedly at his home orchard in Northumberland, New Hampshire, on Sunday, February 27. Michael owned and operated Lost Nation Orchard and Heartsong Farm with his wife…

Update on the NOP Origin of Livestock Rulemaking
May 2022 by Organic Valley

Organic Valley, which sources organic milk from over 1,700 organic dairy farmers nationwide, applauds and welcomes the long-awaited announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to finalize the…

MOSES to Marbleseed: New resilience
May 2022 by Lori Stern

Marbleseed is a prairie plant native to the Midwest. It has a deep taproot and thrives in areas grazed by cattle and is one of the first to return, resilient after fire.

We gotta fight for our right to repair
May 2022 by Tom Manley

Although it may lack the youthful enthusiasm of earlier protests, the ongoing effort to secure the right for farmers to have some choice in their equipment service options is gaining momentum. It is…

Ask a Specialist - How can I improve fertility in my organic fruit trees?
May 2022 by Rachel Henderson

The fertility needs of perennial fruit crops are very different from those of annual vegetable or row crops. Trees and shrubs must be managed for both long-term soil fertility AND yearly nutrient…

New Farmer U builds strong foundation for beginning farmers' success
Jul 2021 by Sarah Woutat

It’s exciting to start a farm. You come into it with a passion, sure that you are READY! You’ve worked on other farms to learn the ropes, attended conferences and field days, read dozens of books, and…


Answers From Our Specialists Matches

Do you have any tips to extend the grazing season?
Sep 2021

The growth phase of the pasture season is coming to a rapid end as we advance through the fall. However, we still have plenty of options to optimize fall grazing in the transition to winter. One of…

What apple varieties do you recommend for a new organic orchard?
May 2021

Most people can name a few apple varieties: those available at grocery stores, those we remember from childhood, maybe a few more for people who regularly visit a local orchard in the fall. But there…

What’s your advice for managing the current forage crisis?
Jul 2020

As a full-forage Grassfed dairy and beef grazier, I find it paramount to grow as much quality forage as our farm can every year. Conditions in Wisconsin this year have made that especially challenging…

What are some strategies for fertility and weed management?
May 2020

An interesting part of my position with Marbleseed as a crop specialist is the variety of questions that come my way. The questions range widely from specific crop rotations to determining what to…

How can I transition my existing orchard to organic?
May 2020

For people considering organic certification, it’s commonly understood that you’ll have to change some of your management practices. When the crops you grow are annuals, it seems fairly st…

I'm applying for certification for the first time. What should I do now to prepare?
Jan 2020

Organic certification has four big steps each year: application, initial review, inspection, and final review. Now is the time to start on the first step. It is the most work in the first year—from…

Should I hire a pest management service for my on-farm crop storage?
Oct 2019

You would have to crunch the numbers to determine the financial impact of the pests and how much it will cost to pay for a company to take care of them for you. If you have had major pest issues that…

When should I prune my fruit trees?
Mar 2019

For most fruit growers, pruning for tree health happens in winter. There are some pruning activities done during the growing season, but heavy pruning carries a significant risk of spreading diseases…

Do you have tips on growing elderberries and aronia?
Dec 2018

Adding a plant like elderberry or aronia to your farm can seem like a great idea. For organic growers, these crops have many advantages: They are inexpensive to establish and well-suited to cold…

How can I maintain the purity of my organic corn?
Oct 2018

NOP regulations do not currently dictate the level of GMO purity present in harvested organic crops. Organic production is a process-based verification (vs. an end-product verification) so crops can…

Are there any alternative markets for Organic Dairy?
May 2018

There is no question that dairy producers, both conventional and organic, are feeling the pain of a prolonged down market. Organic milk buyers and cooperatives are not actively taking on new producers…

What can I plant mid-summer to feed pollinators and beneficial insects into the fall?
Feb 2018

As we enter the time of mid-summer bounty, the pollinators and beneficial insects are busy sipping up the nectar and pollen from your flowering plants. Nectar provides energy, and pollen is high in…

How do I control lice on my cattle organically?
Sep 2017

Marbleseed has a fact sheet covering this topic that I wrote while working for Organic Valley, a large cooperative of organic dairy farmers. In it, there are a number of options for lice control, but…

Can I bale graze non-certified livestock in a certified organic hay field this winter?
Jul 2017

Livestock that are certified organic must only be fed certified organic feed. Sometimes, though, producers find themselves in a situation where they’re feeding uncertified animals on certified organic…

Can I use compost from my county’s composting program on my organic farm?
Jul 2017

Municipal compost is becoming more common as communities switch to composting yard and kitchen waste instead of sending it to a landfill. The National Organic Standards separates compost in two groups…

How do I control aphids in my high tunnels?
Jun 2017

Greenhouses and high tunnels are great tools, but they also provide a nice protected environment for certain insect pests. Normally, aphids are kept in check by predators, parasites and by wind and…

I need to create some fast, inexpensive greenhouse space. What do you suggest?
Jun 2017

In 2015, we bought a farm with some infrastructure but no greenhouse. We grow flowers and vegetables. Because we were low on capital, but high in experience and knew how to “hack” together season…

How do I control buttercup weed in my pastures organically?
May 2017

Creeping buttercup is not a problem weed for us in the Midwest, so I am not that familiar with how to control it. From what I have read, it is perennial, and is tough to kill because of its root…

How do I get rid of fruit flies in my greenhouse organically?
Apr 2017

First, you need to make sure that they are actually fruit flies. Fruit flies are often confused with a different insect called a fungus gnat. Fruit flies have red eyes, a round body and tend to hover…

How do I get my pasture certified and how do I start pasturing organically?
Mar 2017

You can add rented land, or new fields of your own, by adding them to your current year field plan and providing your organic certifier with the previous three years of field histories. If the land…

Can you help me find an organic meat processing plant near my farm?
Feb 2017

The scarcity of certified organic meat proces­sors in the Midwest is one of the biggest issues facing the organic industry. The recent loss of the organic processor Premier Meats in southwest…

What resources can help me in my farm finances?
Jan 2017

Knowing where you’ve come from in your farm business can help you know where to go. Keeping good, clear financial records is key to your future farm business success. Applying those well-kept records…

What is the going rental rate for organic cropland?
Jan 2017

Rental rates for all cropland have increased rapidly over the past five years. Ethanol mandates, strong export markets and the increased demand for meat and dairy products have resulted in high…

How do I grow high-quality fall brassicas?
Dec 2016

Organic farming is a long-term process. Always start the year before by planting a good cover crop, something that will over-winter and return in spring like cereal rye, clover or vetch. If that didn…

What should I be doing to prepare my animals for breeding season on my farm?
Dec 2016

While it may seem early to be thinking about breeding season, it’s actually a good time to start getting your plan in order to so that you and your ruminant livestock can be fully ready when the time…

What should I know about taking soil samples and testing my soil?
Nov 2016

Taking soil samples and testing is a good idea every few years to track if your soil fertility program is moving in the right direction. These tests are one way to prove to your organic certifier that…

What should I be doing to prepare my vegetable fields for winter?
Nov 2016

There always seems to be a “race to the finish line” when it comes to preparing your farm for winter. If you’re involved in fall production, it can be even more difficult to fit it all in before the…

Is it possible to still get my farm certified for the first time in October?
Oct 2016

Whether or not you can get certified now depends on the crop or livestock products you want to sell as organic. All certification agencies are required to see at least some of the requested crops…

Is it possible to find out how many certified organic operations are in my state?
Sep 2016

The USDA maintains a national list of certified organic operations under the Organic Integrity Database . You can search by state, products, and many other…

How can I make my cut flowers last longer?
Jul 2016

Your primary piece of equipment to ensure long-lasting flowers of most varieties is a cooler. You need to be able to take the field heat out of the flowers and hold them until delivery at about 40…

How can I reduce the costs associated with my organic certification?
Jul 2016

There are a couple different cost share options for organic farmers across the country to help reduce the burden of certification fees. The most widely available is the National Organic Certification…

How long does it take to transition my land to organic if using organic practices?
Jun 2016

Farmers who have been utilizing organic practices for years, but have not been certified, might not have to wait a full 36 months between when they decide to transition to organic and when they can…

How do I choose a certification agency?
Jun 2016

The standards used by all organic certification agencies are the same USDA organic regulations. Agencies compete for your business based on service and price. The research you do now to choose a…

How do I meet the 120-day grazing requirement for organic production?
Apr 2016

Even if you feel that you have plenty of land to pasture animals on, mid-season dry spells and the need to let pastures rest means that you may need to consider particular management alternatives in…

How do I convert some of my land into pasture?
Apr 2016

As you plan your new pasture, remember that fallow land is not necessarily going to be good pasture land. Just because it’s covered in grass doesn’t mean it’s a productive pasture capable of meeting…

Can I raise livestock on forage if I don't have a perennial pasture?
Mar 2016

The National Organic Program states that ruminants must receive a significant portion of their daily nutrition (30%) from pasture. This means that they must harvest (eat) living plants that have roots…

When should I start looking for markets for my new organic production?
Feb 2016

One of the most important—and most overlooked—steps in the process of transitioning is to plan ahead for a marketplace where you will be able to move your organic products. Because an outlet for your…

Can I get more rent for my land in organic versus conventional corn production?
Feb 2016

Organic farming is more than a season of putting seeds in the ground and harvesting the plants. It is a farming system that integrates cultural, biological, and mechanical practices to foster cycling…

How do I protect the organic integrity of my crop when having it custom harvested?
Oct 2015

Harvesting of many organic crops is routinely done by custom operators who are not organic. These operators will need to follow specific protocols to prevent commingling of the organic crop with any…

How difficult is the record keeping aspect of being certified organic?
Jul 2015

In my many years of organic inspection, the most profitable and productive organic farmers were those who also kept good records. The documentation you keep need not be burdensome, and should be…

What type of farm maps do I need for my organic system plan application?
Jun 2015

Your organic system plan (OSP) organic certification application includes the locations that various practices and inputs are used on your farm. Your organic certification agency uses your written…

Where can I find certified organic blueberry plants?
May 2015

The National Organic Program defines planting stock as “any plant or plant tissue other than annual seedlings, but including rhizomes, shoots, leaf or stem cuttings, roots, or tubers, used in plant…

What should I add to my water to help keep my vegetables for storage?
Feb 2015

There are three common wash water addi­tives used for washing organic vegetables. One is food-grade hydrogen peroxide, 35%. This should be diluted down to 3% in the wash water. That would be one part…

How can I get involved in farm policy?
Jan 2015

Policy plays an important role in our agricultural communities. Whether you’re discussing federal farm policy building conservation grants or more local policy governing infrastructure, the policies…

Can I sell organic fruits and vegetables from plants I buy at my local garden center?
Jan 2015

You probably will not be able to buy plants at your local garden store. When using annual transplants (tomatoes, peppers, onion plants etc.), the plants must be certified organic in order to sell…

What are some pointers in entering the following government programs: FSA, NRCS, CRP, EQIP
Nov 2014

Congratulations on knowing all of the acronyms! These government programs can provide funds to help you manage your land with conservation in mind. The payments may not be sufficient to cover all of…

What do I do in the case of chemical spray drift onto my property?
Oct 2014

If you can smell the pesticide, it has drifted to your farm. If you are not feeling well, immediately see your family doctor or go to the emergency room. Pesticide exposure should not be taken lightly…

What is your advice on storing organic grain before shipping and selling?
Sep 2014

You should check the quality of your grain. It should be clean of chaff and weed seeds when you put it in the bin. Many farmers run their grain through a rotary screen cleaner to reduce extraneous…

How do I prevent insect infestations in my stored organic grains?
Aug 2014

Many organic producers use diatomaceous earth, commonly called DE, to control insect infes­tations in organic grain storage. This fossilized remains of an ancient hard shell algae is used in many food…

My organic corn was rejected for GMO contamination. What should I do?
Jun 2014

Under our organic regulation, the GMO contaminated organic corn is still certified organic, although your buyer may have stricter purchasing preferences that include a specific tolerance level for…


Conference Recording Matches

Soil Health in Vegetable Fields and High Tunnels: Lessons from 100 Farms 
2024 by Lauren Barry, Natalie Hoidal, Skyler Hawkins 

Small-scale (<50 acre) vegetable farms are an increasingly important part of the Upper Midwest food system, but little is documented about the soils on these farms, particularly in high tunnels. To…

Saving Real Organic 
2024 by Dave Chapman, Francis Thicke 

Organic farmers are struggling with the challenges of the eroding integrity of the National Organic Program. Rather than throw up their hands and turn away, many of the pioneers of the American…

Managing Manure for the Climate 
2024 by Dr. Nesli Akdeniz, Rebecca Larson 

Manure management is critical for fertility in organic systems and for protecting the environment. Recent research highlights practices to reduce greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from organic…

Overcoming Entry Barriers for Emerging, Beginning, and Immigrant Farmers 
2024 by Vitalis Tita

This workshop will address some of the challenges that beginning farmers, particularly immigrant farmers in minority communities, face as they try to gain traction and carve spaces for themselves…

A Farmer on the Front Lines of Climate Change 
2024 by Wendy Johnson 

Wendy Johnson has one boot in the conventional row crop world and the other in the world of regenerative food farming. Hear her personal account of the flooding, drought, derechos, and tornadoes that…

The Historical Context of Land Access in the United States and Modern Impacts on Indigenous Peoples 
2024 by Alex “Bagwaj” Kmett 

In this presentation, Bagwaj will briefly describe the relationship between Indigenous nations and settler-colonial states that set up the legal basis for continued occupation, treaties, and actions…

Farmers Market Food Hubs: An Innovative Way to Connect 
2024 by Allison Rian, Sara George, Tina Moen

Farming is complicated enough, and marketing to schools, hospitals, and restaurants on your own adds an additional layer of stress. Come learn how participating in a Virtual Food Hub, aka the Farmers…

Grow Your Own Fertilizer
2024 by Sandy Syburg

For those experiencing unprecedented financial volatility and scarcity of resources, discover some real-scale challenges and solutions with data-backed research to learn the possibilities of using…

Building Fairness and Cooperation at Your Farm 
2024 by Jon Magee

Small farms thrive on healthy, fair relationships among farmers, workers, and customers. When everyone is treated with respect and care, they make the farm more productive, safe, and resilient in the…

Building Your Own Seed Sovereignty to Boost Economic Growth and Production on Your Farm 
2024 by April Parms Jones 

Building Your Own Seed Sovereignty to Boost Economic Growth and Production on Your Farm 

Meet the Heirlooms: Introduction to Growing Heirloom Beans 
2024 by Paula Foreman

Mention “beans” and what comes to mind is often navy, kidney, or pinto. In this workshop, meet Lina Cisco’s Bird Egg, Kenearly Yellow Eye, Peregion, and Christmas Lima. With names as fantastic as…

Putting the Soil Micro-Livestock to Work for You 
2024 by Michael Borucke 

There are more soil microbes in a teaspoon of healthy soil than there are people on the planet, so whose farm plan is accounting for them properly? A functioning soil ecosystem made up of aerobic…

Mobile Infrastructure for Rotational Grazing and Fencing
2023 by Brad Ketchum, Mat Boerson, Paul and Marisa Maggio, Randy Cutler

Join Randy Cutler of Cutler Fence and a panel of experienced graziers
as they share the what and how of mobile solutions for grazing needs
and pasture health. They will look at options for managing…

In Their Own Words - What Farm Employees Value in a Work Experience
2023 by Abby Benson, Sarah Janes Ugoretz, Magdalen Ng

Hired labor is crucial to the success of many diversified vegetable
farms. Yet farm owners struggle to attract and retain employees,
and many of those employees struggle to build a sustainable career…

Managed Grazing 101
2023 by Hannah Bernhardt, Morgan LaSalle

Grazing curious? Join Hannah Bernhardt from Medicine Creek Farm
and Morgan LaSalle of ForageScape Farm to learn the basic principles
of good pasture management and hear their experiences with…

Taming the Workload / Agile Systems Management for Small Farms
2023 by Joel Barr

While there are many “how-to” resources on small-scale farming, there are a few on the concepts of work(load) management. After years of frustration Joel began to research methods used in various…

One Year Corn, One Year Rye with Clover a Soil Regenerative System
2023 by Gary Zimmer

A few challenges with organic farming include weed control,
providing enough nitrogen, and excess tillage. Learn what Otter
Creek Organic farm has done to address these issues. We have been
following…

POULTRY PRODUCTION MODELS PANEL
2023 by Michael Gutschenritter, Jody Padgham, Heather Flashinski, Nick Westby

Jody Padgham, long time organic poultry farmer and editor of Raising
Poultry on Pasture: Ten Years of Success, will moderate a panel
of farmers using paddock shift, chicken tractors, and day ranging…

Effective Management of Livestock in Organic Row Crops
2023 by Kathleen Delate and Francis Thicke

Many of the problems we face in agriculture today are the result of disconnecting the animals and plants that together provide our food. This workshop focuses on strategies for reconnecting livestock…

Organic Management of Canada Thistle
2023 by Dave Campbell, Joel Gruver

If you are dealing with this perennial weed in your fields, you know
what a stalwart adversary it can be. With its ability to spread by
seed and from vegetative buds in the root system, it can be a…

Reducing Tillage in Organic Vegetable Production
2023 by Rue Genger, Claire Strader, Dylan Bruce, Liz Dwyer

Farmer-led learning and on-farm research into cover crop-based reduced tillage will build resilience to extreme rainfall for diversified vegetable production.

Organic Apples 101
2023 by Rachel Henderson, Tom Rosenfeld

Want to grow organic apples? This session will address both the
business of apples and the basics of growing certified organic apples
in the Midwest. Topics include choosing your market, site…

Farming and Quality of Life: Two Perspectives
2023 by Thelma Heidel-Baker, Ariel Pressman

This workshop will provide two different perspectives: one from a vegetables farmer who ultimately decided to leave farming and one from a Dairy farmer making adjustments to stay in farming. They will…

Organic Research Forum Presentations
2023 by Various

The Organic Research Forum showcases research studies on organic
farming practices and brings together researchers and farmers to
discuss goals and future research needs. The Organic Research Forum
is…

Poultry Production Models
2023 by Jody Padgham

Jody Padgham, long time organic poultry farmer and editor of Raising
Poultry on Pasture: Ten Years of Success, will moderate a panel
of farmers using paddock shift, chicken tractors, and day ranging…

Crop Insurance for Conservation-Minded Operations
2023 by Kate Hansen, Megan Vaith

When deciding to implement a new conservation practice, it’s
important to make sure your risk management strategies align. This
presentation will provide an overview of how crop insurance interacts…

Weed Management for Organic Field Crops
2023 by Joel Gruver

New to field crop production or transitioning to organic
management? Effective organic weed management requires more
than just equipment. Joel Gruver of Western Illinois University
will identify…

Organic Transition 101
2023 by Kristen Adams

Thinking about transitioning to organic? Hear from organic certifiers
about steps to take, and resources to help you along the way.

Improving High Tunnel Soils with Cover Crops
2023 by Julie Grossman and Hannah Walsh

High tunnels are becoming an increasingly popular approach to extend the vegetable cropping season in cold climates. However, soil and nutrient management in organic high tunnels can be challenging…

Doubling Down on Diversity & Creating an Economy Based in Abundance, Care and Reciprocity
2023 by Anna Jones-Crabtree, Doug Crabtree

What does it take to double down on diversity in crops, animals,
enterprises and community in order to build farms that thrive
in the face of adversity? Farming on a planet with an unstable
climate…

Organic Farming & Climate Risk: Assessing & Understanding the Insurable Risks of Organic Production
2023 by Jeff Schahczenski

The long-term trends of insurable losses have been increasing and
may further increase because of changing and disruptive weather
and climate. Can organic farmers better assess their weather-related…

Reclaiming Ancestral Knowledge, Dismantling Structural Racism
2023 by Malcom Evans, Xavier Colon

Join 2022 Marbleseed Changemaker Awardee Urban Grower’s
Collective for a discussion about their programs and how they are
affecting change.

Panel: Vegetable Market Analysis
2023 by Laura Frerichs, Becca Carlson Rudebusch, Liz Granak, and Atina Diffley

It is always something. Markets change. One day home-delivered produces boxes are cutting into CSA sales; the next, a pandemic shuts down restaurants, colleges, and farmers markets. In this workshop…

On Farm Forestry - Finding Value in Your Woods
2023 by Tony Johnson

Farm woodlots have the potential to add economic, environmental,
and social value to your agricultural operation. This workshop will
provide an overview of the planning, people, and programs that can…

Going Solar on Your Farm: Producing Renewable Solar Energy for Profit and Sustainability
2023 by Francis Blake, Bobby King, Nicole Rakobitsch, and Art Thicke

Farmers use solar energy to produce food and fiber. Now with solar arrays it is possible to add renewable electricity to your farm's production. A solar array will pay for itself, generate profit…

Soil Nutrient Management 101
2023 by Glen Borgerding

Learn about soil testing and nutrient management principles in
organic production systems. Topics will include soil testing and its
interpretation, crop rotations, nutrient cycling, manure, compost…

Ask a Vet
2023 by Tom Roskos, Sarah Slaby

Ever wished you could just corner your veterinarian and ask them all
those burning questions you have regarding the well-being of all your
livestock? Well, here is your chance! This facilitated Q&A…

Pastured Pigs for Beginners
2023 by Dayna Burness

Thinking of getting into pastured pigs? Dayna Burtness of Nettle
Valley Farm will introduce the basics of finishing pigs on pasture,
including fencing, food/water/shelter options, finding feeder pigs…

Outlook for Organic - Challenges, Opportunities, and Continual Improvement
2023 by Moderator: Lori Stern Panel: Francis Thicke, David Glasgow, Alan Lewis, Adam Warthesen, Doug Crabtree

There are a number of reasons to be enthusiastic about the future
of Organic as we work our way through this time of unprecedented
support from the USDA, ever growing consumer demand for many…

Shaping the 2023 Farm Bill Together
2023 by Margaret Krome, Kate Mendenhall, Steve Etka, Hannah Quigley, Maia Usher-Rasmussen

The process is underway to develop the 2023 Farm Bill, and now is
the time for the organic community to move our priorities forward
together. Join this panel discussion as we identify our shared…

Strategies for Developing a More Robust Rotation
2023 by Margaret Smith, Mike Schulist

Longer and more diverse crop rotations can improve soil health,
reduce weed pressure, help with pest and disease management and
boost biodiversity. But how does one develop a rotation best suited
to…

Introduction to Growing Pears
2023 by David Sliwa

Pears can be among the choicest of tree fruits when grown to perfection. Growing a really good pear starts with selecting among the best of the old and new varieties; training and pruning these…

An Abundance of Broccolini Trials: 2022 Results From Across the Upper Midwest
2023 by Natalie Hoidal, Kristine Lang, Anna Racer

Join us for updates on a variety of broccoli trials, conducted in
partnership with farmers and gardeners across the upper Midwest.
This session will highlight variety trials including: screening for…

Panel: Next Level Graziers
2023 by Joe Tomandl, Jason Cavadini, Angie Sullivan, Mat Boerson, Cheyenne Christianson

Hear from a panel of experienced grazing practitioners about how
they manage their pastures and the tricks and tips that took their
grazing to the “next level.” This discussion will be moderated by…

Cooperatives: A Business Model for the Solidarity Economy
2023 by Austin Frerick, Lauren Langworthy, Ken Meter, Kelly Maynard, Josh Bryceson

Generations of farmers have depended on cooperatives as an
essential tool to support their livelihoods and their communities.
Do co-ops support a fairer food system? Can they offer alternative…

Building Community Food Webs
2023 by Kristy Lynn Allen, Amy Bacigalupo, and Ken Meter

Organic farms can be potent community builders. By pursuing healthy farming practices, we create new fertility and lower environmental costs, reducing financial flows away from rural communities. Yet…

Tips and Tales to Start and Stay in the Mushroom Business
2023 by Joe and Mary Ellen Foltz

Mushroom cultivation is relatively new to the small-farm scene and
emerging technologies, equipment and methods keep the grower
challenged to meet demand and stay economically strong. Learn
from four…

Maximizing Nitrogen Fixation From Legumes
2023 by Rebecca Fudge

Nitrogen is critical for plant’s growth and development. Most plants
take up nitrogen from the soil, but the legume family of plants can
derive nitrogen directly from the air. How can you ensure you…

Perennials on Cut Flower Farms
2023 by Maggie Sheehan

Growing perennial flowers and shrubs is a fantastic way to add
diversity and to extend the growing season for a cut flower farm. We
will discuss some of our favorite perennial flower and foliage crops…

Creative Land Access for Beginning Farmers
2023 by Bonnie Warndahl, Brett Olson, Katie Kubovcik, Moses Momanyi

Join experienced Farmland Access Navigators to learn about the
current challenges and solutions of land tenure. They will share land
access stories and dive into creative solutions to land acquisition…


Classified Matches

40-Acre Organic Farm For Sale in Hutchinson, MN for sale

40 acres of organic farmland (15 tillable + 35 pasture/woods/wetland), 3 bedroom/2 bath home, 3 hoop houses, 2 wells (house and irrigation), 11-acre deer fence, coolers, and 2 greenhouses.
Hutchinson, MN - Posted: September 30

Seeking farmland for rent - WANTED

Looking to lease 1-5 acres of farmland. Preferably close to fox cities WI
Appleton , WI - Posted: September 30

86.6-acre Farm Property for sale available in BLACK CREEK, WI for sale

FOR SALE: family farm w/barn and outbuildings + family house: includes 86.6 acres of prime farmland for crops (currently soybeans and corn). (920) 240-0004. Seller is the Owner. awittlin@gmail.com
Find on LandGate here: https://bit.ly/42j9LPW

Black Creek, WI - Posted: September 30

New Idea for Farmette for rent

Approximately 24 acres near Stevens Point, WI. Looking for that person that will take the farmette to the next level of organic farming. Perhaps you want to try farming organic.
marymschoe@gmailcom
Custer, WI - Posted: September 24

Free hay in exchange for work for rent

Looking for someone to farm my 35 acres and take the hay in exchange for some fence work and helping me with some evasive weeds. The land is under an easement where there is to be no spraying of chemicals. Located in Bruce, WI.
Bruce, Wisconsin - Posted: September 18

Farmland Share for Sale in PA for sale - WANTED

Farmer offering an ownership share for sale on 73-acre farm in Lebanon County, PA. Multiple revenue opportunities. Currently used for crop farmi. Seeking a buyer interested in farmland preservation.
Cleona, PA - Posted: September 5


Job Board Matches

Diversified Vegetable and Emerging Crops Educator (JR10004847) UW

$62,000 negotiable based on experience and qualifications
Madison, WI - Posted: October 13

The Diversified Vegetable and Emerging Crops Educator position is designed to work with crop producers and agribusiness professionals across a multi-county service area to solve production challenges and incorporate new research findings into outreach and educational materials that improve the efficiency and profitability of crop production. This position will cover Barron, Burnett, Washburn, and Sawyer.

Requisition Number: JR10004847

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Regional membership coordinator Wisconsin Farmers Union


Chippewa Falls, WI - Posted: October 13

Do you love connecting with people, hanging out at ag events, and building community? As a Regional Membership Coordinator, you’ll be the boots on the ground and the friendly face of Wisconsin Farmers Union across northwestern Wisconsin.

This is a role for a natural connector—someone who thrives on conversation, loves problem-solving with others, and gets excited about strengthening rural communities.

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Regenerative Farm Management Intensive (RFMI) Intern Hungry World Farm

Housing plus $400 - $600 monthly stipend
Tiskilwa, IL - Posted: October 8

Higher-commitment internships rotating through key areas (Market Garden, Livestock & Homestead Animals, Agroforestry, Agritourism/Education, Facilities).
Expect longer hours, leadership reps, record-keeping, and cross-team coordination.
Summer: late May–early August 2026

Hungry World Farm (HWF) is a 175-acre learning farm in north-central Illinois committed to a healthy, hopeful world through regenerative food and agriculture.

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Agroforestry Intern Hungry World Farm

Housing plus $400 - $600 / month Stipend
Tiskilwa, IL - Posted: October 6

Silvopasture support species, tree planting, nursery propagation, elderberry trials, forest mushrooms, riparian buffers; data/records and guest-facing education.
Summer: late May–early August 2026

Hungry World Farm (HWF) is a 175-acre learning farm in north-central Illinois committed to a healthy, hopeful world through regenerative food and agriculture.

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Livestock and Homestead Animals Intern Hungry World Farm

Housing Plus $400 - $600 stipend
Tiskilwa, IL - Posted: October 6

Hungry World Farm (HWF) is a 175-acre learning farm in north-central Illinois committed to a healthy, hopeful world through regenerative food and agriculture.

Sheep, Red Devon cattle, layers, and guest-friendly homestead animals. Adaptive grazing, infrastructure, health checks, and guest engagement.
Summer: late May–early August 2026

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Creamery Assistant North Sky Farm

$54,000
Harvard, IL - Posted: October 6

We are seeking a dedicated Creamery Assistant to join our team at North Sky Farm. As a Creamery Assistant, you will manage cheesemaking from cheese make days, to affinage, to packing product and delivering it to retail partners, as well as selling it at the farmers market. Must be able to maintain very high level of cleanliness and organization, have an eagerness to learn, and have an interest in certified organic farming, dairy, and cheesemaking.

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Market Garden Intern Hungry World Farm

Housing plus $400 - $600 stipend
Tiskilwa, IL - Posted: October 6

Hungry World Farm (HWF) is a 175-acre learning farm in north-central Illinois committed to a healthy, hopeful world through regenerative food and agriculture.

1/2-acre, no-till, raised-bed system with high tunnel, greenhouse, wash/pack, and cold storage; production for guests and community partners.
Full Season: late March–late November 2026 | Summer: late May–early August 2026

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Vegetable Production Manager Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

$38,000+ Housing and Benefits
Basalt, CO - Posted: September 19

Lead vegetable production at a small-scale model demonstration and teaching farm in the high Rockies.

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Camp Counselor Wisconsin Farmers Union


Chippewa Falls, WI - Posted: September 17

Summary:
Wisconsin Farmers Union is looking for summer camp counselors who love being outside and who love kids. Our staff spend much of the summer outdoors and having fun while working, teaching, and learning together. WFU Kamp Kenwood educates youth on cooperatives, agriculture, food systems, conservation, and civic engagement through exploration of play and arts.

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Harvest Coordinator at diverse organic farm with full benefits Private Farm

$70,000
CARMEL VALLEY, CA - Posted: September 17

Join our passionate team and play a vital role in connecting our farm’s fresh, sustainably grown produce with our customers! As the Harvest Coordinator, you’ll lead our harvest and order fulfillment operations, ensuring efficiency and quality while also contributing to the broader farm activities. Your strong organizational skills and passion for local agriculture will be key to our success.

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Farm Manager Dettinger Farms, LLC

$48,000 to $60,000
Alma, WI - Posted: September 10

The Farm Manager will oversee a regenerative farming operation in Wisconsin, managing cattle on rotational pastures, vegetable production, and poultry (chicken) operations. The role emphasizes sustainable practices to enhance soil health, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and productivity across all enterprises while ensuring operational efficiency and profitability.

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Sales / Marketing Central Plains Organic Farmers Association

Negotiable
Bremen, KS - Posted: September 8

Organic grain sales with a progressive marketing cooperative.
This position can be remote.
Experience in the organic and/or specialty grains sector preferable.
The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills with the organic farming community and the organic food and feed milling buyers.

Grower Assistant Genesee Lake School

FT - Depends on Experience, Includes a Generous Benefit Package
Oconomowoc, WI - Posted: September 8

We are seeking a dedicated Growing Assistant to support outdoor crop production and controlled environment systems such as hydroponics and aquaponics. This position plays a key role in maintaining healthy plants, fish, and systems while assisting the Farm Operations team in both outdoor and greenhouse settings. Ideal candidates are hands-on, enjoy physical work, and have a passion for sustainable agriculture and student engagement.

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