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2020 OGRAIN Thursday Discussion

Join us the day before the OGRAIN 2020 Conference for an in-depth discussion of organic reduced tillage and intensive cover crop practices!

In this preconference session we will summarize the body of research regarding organic no- and reduced-tillage. We will hear from farmers who have successfully implemented and pushed the envelope regarding reduced tillage strategies on their farms (and some failures as well!). Equipment, cover crop selection and production, and rotation strategies will be covered, among other topics of interest to the group.

The event will be held from 3:00 pm 9 pm on Thursday January 23, 2020. Dinner and a cash bar will be available from 5:30 7 pm.

Space is limited, so register early! This registration is separate from the general OGRAIN conference, but we encourage everyone to also register for the OGRAIN 2-day conference.

Cost to attend the Thursday preconference is $20, which includes the program and a meal. A cash bar will be available.

Sorry, there will be no walk-ins, preregistration is required. This event will be held at The University Club, https://uclub.wisc.edu/ 803 State Street, Madison, WI 53703

Thursday Preconference Schedule:

3:00: Participants arrive

3:15: Welcome; group introductions

3:30: State of organic reduced tillage: where are we at with knowledge and implementation?

4:15: Farmer Panel: Experiences in the field

5:00: Group discussion: What have others tried? What has worked? What has failed?

5:30: Drinks and dinner

7:00: Brainstorming as a group: What do we need to develop more reliable organic reduced-till systems across the rotation? What tools, crop and cover crop characteristics, and research are required?