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Event
2017 OGRAIN Organic Grain Production and Marketing Seminar
With organic grain prices as much as three times higher than conventional prices, demand for organic grain far outstripping supply, and potential environmental benefits, opportunities abound in this industry. An engaging weekend-long workshop offered by the Organic Grain Resources and Information Network (OGRAIN) and the Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) at UW-Madison will help farmers take advantage of the rapidly growing market for organic grain.
The Organic Grain Production and Marketing Seminar will be held Saturday and Sunday, January 21st and 22nd, 2017 on the UW-Madison campus.
The weekend will be filled with presentations, panels, and discussions led by experienced organic farmers, researchers, agency personnel and industry representatives. We'll learn from experts AND the expertise that each participant will bring.
SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY
8:00 AM - Welcome and introductions - Anders Gurda, OGRAIN 8:30 AM - Organic Grain 101 - Carmen Fernholz, A-Frame Farm 9:30 AM - Organic Transition and Certification - Jackie DeMinter, MOSA 10:30 AM - BREAK 10:45 AM - Organic grain marketing panel Miranda Leis - Organic Valley Brianna Fiene - Plovgh John Bobbe - OFARM Eric Deblieck - Grain Millers Inc. 12:15 PM - LUNCH 1:00 PM - Whole Farm Revenue Protection - Roxann Brixen 2:00 PM - Organic weed management - Gary McDonald 3:15 PM - BREAK 3:30 PM - Towards healthier soils - Justin Morris, NRCS 4:30 PM - Doing the numbers on organic grain - Paul Dietmann, Badgerland Financial 5:30 PM - Adjourn
Evening Recommendations for local restaurants and watering holes will be made available.
SUNDAY
9:00 AM - No Till Organic Production - Dr. Erin Silva (UW-Madison) and Keith Wilson 10:15 AM - Finding the right rotation for your farm Randy Hughes - Hughes Family Farm, Blue Farm Chips Harold Wilkens - Janies Farm Organics Daryl Hinderman - Organic Valley Keith Wilson - Wilson Family Farm Mark Doudlah - FarmRite Organics Dr. Matt Ruark - UW-Madison 11:45 AM - LUNCH 12:30 PM - Food-grade grain production - Dr. Julie Dawson (UW-Madison), Gilbert Williams (Lonesome Stone Milling LLC), and Harold Wilkins (Janies Farm Organics) 2:00 PM - Beginning farmer panel John Wepking - Bickford Organics Matthew Haddinger Willy Hughes - Hughes Family Farm Andy Hazzard - Hazzard-Free Farm Grains and Beans Molly Breslin - Breslin Farms 3:30 PM - Adjourn
HOTEL INFORMATION: For places to stay on campus, visit this page, and for hotels near UW-Madison, visit this page
PARKING INFORMATION: The event will be held in Dejope hall. Please reference the parking map to identify lots near Dejope where you can park. Lot 62 across from the Natatorium Gym will likely be your best bet and is a short walk to Dejope.
PAYMENT INFORMATION: Cost for the workshop is $50 for the whole weekend and $30 for one day. A light breakfast, snack, and lunch are included. Need-based scholarships are available please contact Anders Gurda (agurda@wisc.edu) for more information.
If you'd like to pay by check, make it out to UW-Madison and mail to: Anders Gurda 1630 Linden Dr. Madison, WI 53706
The event is available to anyone with an interest in learning more about organic grain production. However, the seminar emphasizes the needs of beginning farmers who have been farming for fewer than 10 years.
This seminar is made possible by a grant from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. OGRAIN is a collaborative effort of the UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS), Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC), UW-Madison/UWEX Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems lab, and Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES).
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LocationUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison - Dejope Hall - Lake Mendota Room (View)
640 Elm Drive
Madison, WI 53706
United States
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Kid Friendly: Yes! |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
Owner: OGRAIN |
On BPT Since: Dec 06, 2016 |
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Anders Gurda |
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