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Organic Industry Events

Thinking about getting certified organic but not sure where to start? <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" id="x_Picture_x0020_8" class="Do8Zj" tabindex="0" src="image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAACEUlEQVR4AYyST2jUQBTGZyeTzGSS3RS7Fcu2N/HPQZb1oK4Vqa2Xag9e2pOCoB6qoBYPelBYELFH66GCFMHDXly8qIvtQQulWj0ZvYiKIuJBitRuu5tNdvLHvAVliSEY5vHN+/K+X8IwGP3nM/Vq4MC0Ofx4+s3gym1z2Jx8vvvG5LN8rg0oLQyymy+LhanXh46CQt/JBQ9hMksxGu1SeY+CUd6g8mWMpBkMFF0L7nCVzusMPwRF1L5/ffngToCMPRiTftqtSzJB21WFgtUuScISp8oebDC9lCLoJKesJ00p5aCMjvu+exfgufSnfoxRUbjow1rTL1siNeN4ctnz8Kwmq6exF3ijgFy3m2jDcZxmS7wlmDxpIT+LUtLZhif2+T5a5pQfvlCYOz6xq3oOtDTw4syVvQtVLGG0uGY5P+pNseT67MSqRYaWPm461li3R+oNe4umqFdrdXHvfP7pd/hQtMJDNCYUSRnq684euVioVkr751cr4xXv1oj5NQhIGQK6jL+AxhWGwLXi4vtTOx5tRAf6sr2mJPmfo35nH/5BZxvZO46VZupKd1dGjbz52yYDwjFdJoQEgoXb2JUI6O/NyAbLaG5KtmPToZkIaDjCMDTGDK79cz5htr0SATme2QxTGpVroHGVCOBU2aYRXpt7R624MHiJAAWRrQpO/YJ7AcNxlQhwXGEL4X6LC/7xfgMAAP//URF5PgAAAAZJREFUAwDU4q/pRXu7lAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" alt="🌱" width="16" height="16" data-imagetype="AttachmentByCid" data-custom="AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0AHKUrFQAk00O38CMKDyNjSwADnY3mEQAAARIAEABcQoGxFmLhRrTBwgLeN0%2Fn" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" id="x_Picture_x0020_7" class="Do8Zj" tabindex="0" src="image/png;base64,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" alt="🌱" width="16" height="16" data-imagetype="AttachmentByCid" data-custom="AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0AHKUrFQAk00O38CMKDyNjSwADnY3mEQAAARIAEABcQoGxFmLhRrTBwgLeN0%2Fn" /> 
Join our Organic Certification 101 webinar and learn the fundamentals of the organic certification process, including requirements, timelines, and practical next steps.
Perfect for farmers, processors, and businesses exploring organic certification for the first time.
You’ll learn: 
✅ Key steps in the certification process 
✅ Required plans and records 
✅ Common pitfalls to avoid 
✅ How to move forward with confidence
Join the webinar here: 
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Meeting ID: 838 9971 3752
Passcode: 930716

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Organic Certification 101

Join us for an opportunity to connect, learn, and foster collaborations within the specialty crop community during the South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition Conference from October 1–3, 2026 in Columbia, SC. This opening evening at Gardener’s Outpost will include a panel discussion on growing organic specialty crops and an Organic buyer-seller mixer. This discussion will provide attendees with firsthand insights into organic transition, market needs, and building successful relationships. With local food, we connect, ask questions, and strengthen field-to-market pathways.
This gathering is designed to foster connections between those passionate about sourcing and supplying local, sustainable, and organic food. We hope to see you there!

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The Gathering at Gardener’s Outpost – 2026 Fall SCBFC Conference

DATE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH
FARM TOUR  4:30 &#8211; 6:00
FARMER LISTENING SESSION &amp; DINNER  6:00 &#8211; 7:30
LOCATION: 395 CLAYVILLE ROAD
PAWHATAN, VIRGINIA

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Simple Roots Farm Tour Followed by a Farmer Listening Session & Dinner

Business management and marketing are often left out of the conversation when talking about farming and agriculture, so we are excited to partner with <a href="https://asdevelop.org/programs-resources/food-hub/">Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) and the Appalachian Harvest Food Hub</a> for a Field Day to show farmers and growers what options there are for successful business management.
The Food Hub helps growers and producers connect to markets and buyers, providing distribution, training and technical assistance to farmers and is a powerful leader in supporting local and regional food and agricultural businesses.  Join us to tour the Food Hub where we will discuss business and market development for farmers and learn about how the organic certification of the Food Hub supports organic growers and those who are interested in transition to certified organic production for their own farms.

VABF Field Day at Appalachian Harvest Hub

Heritage grains offer more than unique flavors and marketable stories. As a largely untapped source of genetic diversity, they may be the solution for organic growers seeking predictable yields in an unpredictable climate. How can these old varieties help us adapt to climate change and how might their unique traits be put to work on modern farms? This workshop explores the potential of heritage grains not simply as relics of the past, but as practical tools for modern grain growers.

Making the Case for Heritage Grains: Finding Stability in a Changing Climate

Join SE TOPP partners, Georgia Organic Peanut Association and Geogia Organics for a field day. The field day will provide agronomic and economic information to established Certified Organic row crop farmers, and anyone interested in producing row crops organically. In addition, anyone interested in non-chemical modes to control weed will find the event relevant.

Consider Organic Peanut Production

For decades, farmers working with healthy soil have known something is different about their food — more flavor, better animal health, crops that seem more resilient. But translating that intuition into something measurable, communicable, and commercially valuable has remained out of reach.
This panel brings together leading researchers and experienced farmers to close that gap. Drawing on emerging science around soil biology and nutrient density measurement, the conversation will focus on what farmers can actually observe, track, and share — and what that means for the future of quality-focused agriculture. Whether you are just beginning to think about nutrient density or already measuring it, this session is designed to give you practical insight and language to take back to your farm and your buyers.
<h4>Presenters:</h4>
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<li>Andrew Smith &#8211; Chief Science Officer, Rodale Institute</li>
<li>Anne Bikle &#8211; Biologist, Author &#8220;What Your Food Ate&#8221;</li>
<li>Brita Lundberg &#8211; 4th Generation Farmer &amp; Communications Manager, Lundberg Family Farms</li>
<li>Lael Gerhart &#8211; Engagement Leader, Frog Hollow Farm</li>
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This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

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Nutrient Dense Food Webinar

Nutrient Dense Food: What Farmers Are Measuring and How They’re Selling It

Interested in Organic Farming?
Are you curious about what it takes to grow under organic regulations? Want to better understand the organic standards or how your current practices might align?
Join our weekly online gathering for an open discussion and Q&amp;A session! We&#8217;ll cover the basics of organic production, help you navigate the regulations, and explore what organic really means—and what it doesn’t.
Whether you&#8217;re just starting out or already using organic practices, this is a space to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with others on the journey. Everyone is welcome

Organic Support Hour (9/30)

Join NOFA NJ for our Monthly Organic Open House! On the last Wednesday of each month from 9:00-10:00 AM, we provide a platform for farmers and community members to connect, share knowledge, and discuss relevant topics in organic farming (typically via Zoom; in-person Open Houses will be announced in the NOFA NJ Weekly Newsletter).

NOFA NJ Monthly Organic Open House (9/30)

Ready to dig into the heart of food justice? 🥕✨ Join us at Shalom Farms on September 29th for an evening that’s as nourishing for thesoul as it is for the body! We’re kicking things off from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM with a farm tour, where you can see how Shalom Farms growsover 600,000 servings of produce to fight food inequity in Richmond. Once we&#8217;ve worked up an appetite, we&#8217;ll transition from &#8220;field work&#8221;to &#8220;heart work&#8221; from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM with a farmer listening session over a delicious dinner. Come for the greens, stay for thegrassroots conversation, and help us cultivate a more equitable food system—one plate at a time! 🍽️💚

Shalom Farms: Farm Tour and Farmer Listening Session & Dinner

Your farm has a story worth telling. This workshop will help you tell it well.
This session is designed to help organic farmers tell their farm story clearly, confidently, and in their own voice so they can connect with buyers and consumers, grow their business, and help others understand what organic is and why they should buy organic.
Here’s what to expect:
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<li>Articulate why you farm organically, and how to say it in a way that sticks</li>
<li>Share why buying local and domestic organic matters and how to make that case to your buyers and consumers</li>
<li>Learn how to shape your story for the audience in front of you, whether that’s a farmers market customer, a retail or wholesale buyer, or someone you just met</li>
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The Story Labs are designed and facilitated by the Organic Farmers Association and Modern Species, a creative agency focused on helping farmers, ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, brands, retailers, certifiers, and associations tell clear and compelling stories so buyers and consumers make better choices.
Webinar Panelists:
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<li>Gage Mitchell – Founder &amp; CEO of Modern Species</li>
<li>Madison Letizia – Communications Manager, Organic Farmers Association</li>
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How to Tell Your Farm’s Story to Access Organic Markets

Join NOFA NJ and expert partners for an exploration of agroforestry design, implementation, maintenance, and more at Ironbound Farm in Asbury, NJ. This full-day intensive will include classroom workshops, field walks, hands-on engagements, and plenty of time for connection, Q&amp;A, and cider. Food and refreshments will be served.

Organic Agroforestry Intensive

This interactive workshop, held on an active organic apple orchard at <a class="ext" title="(opens in a new window)" href="https://www.flaghillfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-extlink="">Flagg Hill Farm</a>, will introduce producers to practical strategies for improving biodiversity within working farm systems, with a focus on integrating conservation and production goals.
Participants will engage with a newly developed best practices tool and field guide to assess and enhance habitat and protect natural resources.
Presenters will share applied experience from organic farming and bird-focused conservation perspectives, highlighting approaches to supporting wildlife habitat, building soil health, and protecting natural resources.
A key topic will focus on agroforestry, examining how tree and perennial systems can support biodiversity and farm viability, while also considering potential tradeoffs and unintended biodiversity impacts depending on design and management.

Managing Biodiversity on the Farm: Soil, Habitat, and Agroforestry in Practice

Join us for a tour of Thornfield Farm and see first-hand their produce and meat productions systems. We will also discuss and be available for questions on organic certification and what that looks like for farmers who want to learn more.

Thornfield Farm Tour

The Georgia Organic Peanut Association is excited to host a brief webinar to review the state of Certified Organic peanut production across the South. This webinar will provide useful information to farmers, technical assistance providers, and buyers.
We hope to see you there!

Webinar: Overview of Organic Peanut Production from Texas to Georgia

Have you experienced the impacts of extreme weather on your farm in the past few years? Do you have questions about how to build resilience into your operation, or tried-and-true solutions you want to share with others? Join NOFA-NY and the Good Farmers Guild of Western NY for a farmer-to-farmer discussion. Come prepared to share what you’ve observed over the past few years, questions you have for other farmers, and practices that have worked for you!

Observing and Adapting to Weather Extremes: a Farmer-to-Farmer Discussion

Learn about mechanical tools and techniques that farms of all sizes can use to manage weeds on their farm. Attendees will participate in hands-on field demos on many types of weeding tools, test weeding tools, learn from host farmers about weeding tools, and meet other vegetable farmers from around the state.
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.

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Field Day: Mechanical Weeding on an Organic Farm in the Twin Cities (Minnesota)

<h3><a href="https://go.iastate.edu/2H1KQP">Film on the Farm &#8211; Farming While Black at Lillyland Farm</a></h3>
Join Iowa State University for a powerful film screening followed by a panel discussion with Black farmers, exploring urban agriculture, land access, local food systems, and the lived experiences of socially disadvantaged farmers. Enjoy a free, nourishing meal made with local ingredients, featuring superfood: lenga lenga!

Film on the Farm: Farming While Black (Iowa)

Día del Agricultor Latino 2026 will bring together Latino agricultural workers, gardeners, community members, and partner organizations for a day of celebration, learning, and cultural exchange. Hosted in partnership with Adelante Mujeres, this annual event will honor the contributions of Latino agricultural workers while creating opportunities to strengthen community connections, build knowledge bases, and share traditional agricultural knowledge.
Throughout the day, participants will have the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops focused on herbal medicine making, food preservation, soil health, and other community garden oriented skills and knowledge systems, while connecting with local organizations and community resources. The event will celebrate the knowledge, resilience, and cultural traditions of Latino agricultural communities, fostering an environment where participants can build relationships, exchange skills, and continue preserving important foodways and agricultural practices for future generations.

Dia del Agricultor Latino 2026

This tour will focus on the farming behind farming: seed production! We&#8217;ll look at fields and discuss farming practices, but mostly we&#8217;ll focus on the concerns specific to seed production: isolation, pollination, processing, cleaning, drying, germination testing, etc. We&#8217;ll also explore our greenhouse/seedling operation and our substantial footprint of dahlia tuber production (which should be in peak bloom for this tour!).
Four Fold Farm is the agricultural-production wing of the Hudson Valley Seed Co. It grows crops for seed as well as for harvesting propagative vegetative material (bulbs, tubers, etc.). We grow on two sites in Accord and Kerhonkson, including at the seed co headquarters. We are certified organic.

Organic Seed Production (CRAFT Tour)

Join Florida Organic Growers Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program staff every Thursday from 4 to 5pm (EST) for free &#8220;organic office hours&#8221;! 
This is your chance to delve into in-depth discussions about the challenges you face in your organic journey. Whether you&#8217;re a farmer, producer, or simply interested in organic practices, we welcome you to bring your questions and concerns to the table. Our team will be available to provide insights, clarify doubts, and offer guidance on navigating the organic certification process. 
This event, supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP), promises to be an enlightening experience for all participants. 
Learn more and register on <a href="https://foginfo.org/events/">FOG&#8217;s website here</a>.

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SE TOPP Organic Office Hours

This event will take place at Four Fold Farm &amp; the Hudson Valley Seed Company in Accord, NY.

Organic Seed Production

Join NOFA-NY, Organic Valley and Triple Creek Farm for a discussion on pasture soil nutrients, soil health and dairy cow health. We will discuss nutrient transport off our grass-fed dairy farms and what we need to do about that! We will cover minerals (ratios/ranges), plant health and possible inputs. After lunch, graciously provided by Organic Valley, we will head out to the pasture for a lively conversation about regrowth, species composition and how our nutrients or lack of can influence what grows in our pasture.

Soil, Pasture, and Dairy cow Health Pasture Walk

Are perennial grains a viable option for organic farms? Kernza, the first commercially available perennial grain, benefits soil ecology while yielding a harvestable grain crop for years after planting. It also produces high-quality straw that can grazed or baled as a dual-purpose forage crop. In this workshop, Cornell professor Matt Ryan will discuss the latest agronomic research on perennial grains like Kernza, as well as their current potential as a marketable food to consumers.

Opportunities and Challenges with Perennial Grains with Matt Ryan

Howard Prussack has been farming at this location since 1971. His farm was the first in Vermont to be certified organic, in 1976. He grows a dozen acres of certified organic vegetables in the field and has 30,000 sq. ft. of high tunnels. Sales are at Brattleboro farmers&#8217; market and wholesale to coops and garden centers throughout New England, delivered by the farm&#8217;s trucks and through one distributor. The focus is on a few major crops: potted herbs, garlic, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and winter squash. Howard also grows some celery, ginger, and tumeric in tunnels. Cover crops, rotations, and various ground covers are used intensively. We&#8217;ll discuss marketing, tour the fields and tunnels, talk cover crops, and see the wash/pack/storage located in a refurbished barn. Howard will demonstrate his Tilmor Super-E electric cultivating tractor and describe its performance this past season.

STORAGE CROPS, SOIL HEALTH, MARKETING, AND AN ELECTRIC TRACTOR

Interested in Organic Farming?
Are you curious about what it takes to grow under organic regulations? Want to better understand the organic standards or how your current practices might align?
Join our weekly online gathering for an open discussion and Q&amp;A session! We&#8217;ll cover the basics of organic production, help you navigate the regulations, and explore what organic really means—and what it doesn’t.
Whether you&#8217;re just starting out or already using organic practices, this is a space to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with others on the journey. Everyone is welcome.

Organic Support Hour (9/23)

Contour Lines Corp offers free trees and technical assistance to farmers committed to soil conservation and regenerative land management. This hands-on workshop is designed to train landowners in how to efficiently and effectively transition land to agroforestry systems.
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In this field-based session, participants will learn how to:
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<li>Mark contour lines on the landscape</li>
<li>Excavate berms and swales that maximize weed control and conserve soil</li>
<li>Efficiently plant bareroot seedlings</li>
<li>Integrate nitrogen-fixing support species</li>
<li>Mulch trees and establish cover crops</li>
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VABF Field Day at Junction City Farm: Contour Lines Agroforestry Site Design Workshop, Farm Tour & Listening Session

Join us for an exclusive tour of Blue Ox Malthouse, where centuries-old floor malting traditions meet modern craft brewing. Blue Ox is dedicated to pushing the possibilities of craft beer and spirits while supporting Maine agriculture through the production of high-quality, locally made malt. This tour is part of MGA&#8217;s ongoing series connecting organic grain growers with the markets and makers that depend on their work.

Exploring Maine Malt: Blue Ox Malthouse Facility Tour

What resources report on organic pricing and what are the gaps in this data?
Public price and sales reports have helped level the playing field between buyers and sellers of all sizes. As agricultural information becomes increasingly privatized and markets more concentrated, that public data is more important than ever for a fair, stable organic sector. Join researcher Katie Butterfield (UC Davis), as she shares findings from her new peer-reviewed article, Improving USDA’s Public Price and Volume Data for an Equitable Organic Food Value Chain, along with the broader work behind it.
Here’s what to expect:
– Where to access organic pricing data as a farmer.
– What the research found: interviews and surveys with organic producers, processors, distributors, and retailers about how price and volume data can better serve them.
– Why access matters: many farmers don’t have the resources to purchase private data sources, and improving public data access, especially smaller markets, is one of the clearest ways to close that gap.
This session is for transitioning and organic farmers, buyers, supply chain actors, researchers, and advocates who want to understand what’s happening to organic acreage and pricing transparency and how better data can support a more equitable organic value chain.

Vibrant Selection: Colorful Produce at Local Market for Health-Conscious Buyers

Organic Pricing Data: Where to Find It and What New Research Reveals about Access

Join IOA and Seed Savers Exchange for a free field day at their amazing farm focused on preserving genetically diverse vegetable and food crop seeds!
The field day will include a farm tour focused on the amazing work being done by Seed Savers Exchange and how they are working to preserve vegetable and food crop seeds for generations to come. You will have a change to learn more about the seed saving process, the history of Seed Savers Exchange, and the exciting work that is moving this organization and farm forward.

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Field Day: The Importance of Seed Saving at Seed Savers Exchange (Iowa)

Join us for a farm field day at Sasanoa Brewing – Maine&#8217;s only certified organic brewery! This event will feature a tour of Sasanoa&#8217;s brewing operation with owner Kyle DePietro, who will share insights on growing, sourcing, and brewing with organic grains, and how Sasanoa is working to create a resilient local grain economy for farmers, maltsters, and brewers alike. Following the tour, attendees can enjoy a taste of Sasanoa’s beers, brewed entirely from organic grains grown right here in the Northeast!

Grain to Glass: Celebrate Local Grains at Maine’s only Certified Organic Brewery with Kyle DePietro

Join NOFA NJ and Charlie West for a tour of West Farm in Branchburg, NJ.
Taste and learn how to grow the delicious North American Pawpaw, the largest tree fruit native to North America. Charlie West has grown pawpaws on his farm in Branchburg for over 10 years and foraged for them during his childhood on the family farm in Ohio. After a career as a college professor of Botany and Biological Sciences, he turned his attention to native fruit trees, especially pawpaws and American persimmons. The Wests will share tastes of several varieties of pawpaws and a few food items made from pawpaws. You will learn how to grow these amazing trees in backyard gardens and farms.

Pawpaw Workshop at West Farm Nursery

Join us at <a class="" href="https://gwenynhillfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-dc-tag="dc.Link" data-dc-enhance="true">Gwenyn Hill Farm</a> for in-the-field, hands-on education, and peer-to-peer connection. Meet up with your farming friends for a full-day of diversified organic learning!
There will be morning and afternoon sessions on a wide range of topics, including fruit and vegetable production, marketing, and farmer self-care. Lunch will be available for purchase between sessions from Marty’s Itty Bitty BBQ, featuring produce from the farm. Farmer wellness is woven throughout the day led by Laura Fredrickson-Gosewisch and Ellen Petrick, with grounding during the welcome and optional consultations and guided practices over lunch and in the evening.
Then stick around for an evening of dinner from more local food and drinks, demos, farm tours, and live music from the <a class="" href="https://beth-kille.mailchimpsites.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-dc-tag="dc.Link" data-dc-enhance="true">Beth Kille Band</a> ! The evening portion is open to the public – a chance for eaters and buyers to learn more about diversified organic farming.

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Field Day: A Diversified Organic Showcase at Gwenyn Hill Farm (Wisconsin)

Join, SE TOPP partner Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) for  South Alabama Sustainable Farmers Forum on Sept 18, 2026! ASAN is hosting a full day of amazing speakers, resources, and networking opportunities for organic and regenerative farmers in the Southern Region.
Learn more and register below!

South Alabama Sustainable Farmers Forum

Organic Office Hour! Jason Perkins joined Allagash Brewing Company in 1999 as its third full-time employee, working alongside the owner after gaining experience at several small craft breweries. He now serves as Brewmaster and Vice President of Brewing Operations, overseeing Supply Chain, Brewing, Packaging, and Quality. Jason also serves on the board of directors for the Brewers Association, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation, and the Maine Grain Alliance.

Grain Expert Office Hours: Jason Perkins

Organic peanut production continues to gain momentum across the Southeast as farmers seek new opportunities for diversification and value-added markets. Join Florida Organic Growers (FOG) and the Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA) for an engaging webinar exploring the history, current landscape, challenges, and opportunities within the organic peanut sector.
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Featuring Donn Cooper, Farm Programs Director at GOPA, this session will provide practical insights for farmers interested in organic peanut production, including current market trends, transition considerations, common misconceptions, and available resources. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&amp;A session, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the presenter and ask questions about organic production and certification.
Topics include:
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<li>Current trends and market opportunities for organic peanuts</li>
<li>Common myths and misconceptions</li>
<li>Considerations for transitioning to organic production</li>
<li>Resources and support available to growers</li>
<li>Live Q&amp;A with industry expert Donn Cooper</li>
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Questions? Contact us at setopp@foginfo.org.
<a href="https://foginfo.org/events/organic-peanut-production-webinar">Organic Peanut Production in the Southeast: Trends and Opportunities &#8211; FOG</a>
This event is supported by the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).
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Organic Peanut Production in the Southeast: Trends and Opportunities

2026 Homesteader Farm Tour Series powered by Black Soil KY
Black Soil KY&#8217;s signature farm tours connect urban-based families and guests with rural, small- to midsize farmers and landowners through agritourism activities, hands-on demonstrations, education, and outreach.
In partnership with Midwest TOPP, join us for a tour of Majestic Greens Farm located in Warren County, Kentucky, on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Majestic Greens Farm is a 13-acre regenerative family farm in Oakland, KY, growing health, beauty, and vibrant community through food and flowers.
Majestic Greens will host participants and share about their robust, diversified specialty crop farming operation. Majestic Greens will display how they thrive in “shoulder seasons,” showing how they gain market access when many farms have slower yields.
Additionally, the Majestic Greens team will teach participants about logistics, aggregation, distribution, and expansion as they grow their operation intuitively each season.

Field Day: Black Soil KY 2026 Homesteader Farm Tour Series (Kentucky)

Join Ben and Taryn Marcus for a farm tour and discussion of crop rotation. Conversation will include their collaboration with a neighboring dairy farm to rotate fields to produce high value forage for the dairy and discuss the benefits of long term perennial cover crops for soil health and the subsequent row crops. There will be pizza and salad!

Crop Rotation and Soil Health Farm Tour

Come join us for an immersive farm tour experience led by <a href="https://wildwoodsfarm.us/about.htm">Vickie Shufer</a>. A naturalist, herbalist, forager and author of the book The Forager’s Garden: Cultivating Wild Plants for Food &amp; Medicine. This guided tour will focus on Virginia native plants as well as learning how medicinal plants are cultivated, harvested and used.
<div>Light Refreshments Provided. Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather and a farm environment.</div>

Farm Tour at Wild Woods Farm: Native and Medicinal Plants

Organic Support Hour (9/16)

On September 16th, the Hudson Valley Apprenticeship cohort of 17 apprentices will attend a Crop Rotations for the Organic Grower class, hosted by Crystal Stewart-Courtens, a Regional Vegetable Specialist with the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program. Participants in this class will learn about the benefits of crop rotation to soil health and pest &amp; disease management, and how to plan for successive plantings. The class will also dive into how to put together a crop plan for a farm and look at examples of crop plans from the educator&#8217;s own farm.

Crop Rotations for the Organic Grower

Rodale Institute’s Markets team is convening a Rye Working Group focused on developing diverse markets for organic rye.
Several significant rye initiatives already exist. Rather than duplicate them, our intention is to uplift the work already underway, increase shared learning, identify new opportunities, and explore strategies that require more coordination than any one organization can achieve alone. Rodale is convening and facilitating this group to support moving this work forward together.
While this working group focuses on rye, we recognize it is part of addressing a larger systemic need to build markets for the winter grains that make up healthy organic cropping rotations.
This working group intends to bring together growers, processors, millers, distillers, brand buyers, breeders, and researchers from across the rye supply system to coordinate efforts, share market intelligence, and find concrete ways to grow demand for organic rye.
We will be hosting two introductory meetings (September 14 and September 28) where we will share:
– Introductions and a chance to hear what everyone’s already working on
– The working group’s purpose and scope
– Systemic challenges and opportunities for rye markets
In Session 3 (October 5), we will get to work on collective action.
Conveners: 
Will Glazik, Rodale Institute
Bridget Gilmore, Rodale Institute
Rachel Kastner, reNourish Studio
Lauren Tucker, reNourish Studio

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Rye Working Group – Session 1

In the spring of 1999, Robin Verson, a first-generation farmer, started work on her new 60-acre farm in Metcalfe County. Decades later, Robin and her family have grown Hill and Hollow Farm to 200+ acres of certified organic fields and pastures, a flock of heritage-breed wool sheep, barns and high tunnels. The farm is dedicated to nourishing their community through organic food, local fiber products and on-farm education and events. 
Through the highs and lows of tending the land, growing a family, building community and educating others, the Hill and Hollow family has maintained its commitment to organic certification and the Community Supported Agriculture model.
Join this OAK Farmer Field Day to explore this story of longevity and resilience in organic farming as Robin shares her fields, pastures, barns, tunnels, and systems for food and fiber production.

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Field Day: The Long Game — 25 Years of Organic CSA (Kentucky)

This Mini-Conference will focus on using cover crops to improve soil health, improve bio-diversity, and supress weeds.

Under Cover Cropping Mini-Conference 1 and 2

Join SE TOPP partner, NCAT, for a hands-on workshop with Turkey Hill Farm designed to help beginning and experienced farmers build healthier soils, improve crop productivity, and strengthen their farm business.
During this interactive workshop, participants will learn:
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<li>Composting basics and how to make quality compost</li>
<li>Cover cropping strategies for weed suppression, fertility, and soil protection</li>
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Whether you’re growing vegetables, fruits, or diversified crops, you’ll leave with practical skills and resources you can immediately apply to your operation.
Lunch will be provided. Please wear comfortable shoes appropriate for outdoor activities and bring a hat or other sun protection.
Please contact Gabriella Soto-Velez, <a href="mailto:gabriellas@ncat.org">gabriellas@ncat.org</a>, with any questions.

From Soil to Sales: Practical Tools for Sustainable Farming

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Free Farmer-led Farm Tour, Discussion and Dinner Series 
Join your fellow farmers as they open up their farms for this series of tours. There will be plenty of food and time to talk shop and connect over the season at hand.
Deer Fence and Getting a Loan for Critical Infrastructure Farm Tour 
Stonecipher Farm 
Wednesday, September 9th, 4:30 p.m.
Join Ian Jerolmack on a tour of his new deer fence and a discussion on getting a loan for critical infrastructure. Ian received a loan from CEI, and has some great information and insights to share on how he made this all work. Whether folks want to build a greenhouse, or buy a truck, he can touch on debt ratios and risk assessment. There will be food and folks can tour the farm, see greenhouses, and follow their noses.
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Deer Fence and Getting a Loan for Critical Infrastructure Farm Tour

Welcome to Sankofa Community Orchard &#8211; Where History, Heritage, and Hope Take Root
Come experience the magic of Sankofa firsthand! Walk through the orchard, learn about the trees, meet growers and community members who make this green space special, and discover how you can be part of this growing movement. Whether you&#8217;re curious about fruit trees, interested in community food systems, or simply want to connect with other farmers and growers who care about the land and each other, this tour is for you.
We look forward to seeing you!
<div>Light Refreshments Provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and a farm environment.</div>

Farm Tour at Sankofa Community Orchard: Regenerating Soil with Soul!

Organic Support Hour (9/9)

Sales Channels for Certified Organic Farm Products

Join the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food as we share success and challenges from the Arkansas Transition to Organic Partnership (TOPP) project and discuss how we shape the future of organics in Arkansas.
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<li>Farmer Mentorship Stories</li>
<li>Research Findings</li>
<li>Resources and Emerging Activities</li>
<li>Growing Organic Arkansas</li>
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Registration is free but we request registration.

Growing Organic in Arkansas: TOPP and Beyond

The upcoming Arkansas Organic Conference is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This event is organized via the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food (CAFF).

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Arkansas Organic Conference

Join NOFA-NY staff and fellow farmers at this informal virtual gathering featuring conversation and community. Bring your questions about organic certification, Organic Certification Cost Share reimbursement, inspections, recordkeeping, and other farming topics while connecting with other producers and learning about NOFA-NY programs and resources.
Whether you’re certified organic, considering certification, or simply interested in organic farming, we hope you’ll join us!

Organic Producer Community Gathering

Organic Support Hour (9/2)

SE TOPP partner, Georgia Organics is hosting the third of the &#8220;Ask an Organic Farmer&#8221; webinar series with Jeni Jarrard-Donck and Nicolas Donck of Crystal Organic Farm on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 from 4:00 &#8211; 5:00 p.m. Each webinar of this series will highlight a Certified Organic farmer, and participants will be able to learn about their farm journey, their motivation and barriers to being organic, and lessons they’ve learned through lived experience. This series is geared towards farmers that are interested in transitioning to organic, beginning farmers, and farmers that are seeking advice from experienced growers. The webinar will include an ‘office hours’ portion, where participants can ask Jeni and Nicolas questions, seek guidance, and engage in an open floor discussion.

Ask an Organic Farmer: Organic Herb Production with Crystal Organic Farm

Explore and learn about USDA certified organic herb and vegetable production with a focus on soil and ecological health. Farmers Julie and Jason at <a href="https://www.banfordroadfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Banford Road Farm</a> are laser-focused on building and sustaining soil health, and organize their work in order to maintain ecological balance across the entire two acres of field and high tunnel vegetable production, and eight acres of woods.

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Field Day: Organic Production at Banford Road Farm (Illinois)

Organizers and Technical Assistance Providers from Glynwood, Cornell Small Farms Futuro en Ag, Cornell’s ENYCHP, CCEOC, and Cornell Integrated Pest Management will come together to host a Bilingual Farmer Field Day, the second in a series of two, on August 31st. The focus of this event will be on organic whole tomato production and post-harvest handling, in response to the needs of the farmer cohort that works closely with CCE Orange County and Cornell Small Farms programs. The location and timing of the event will be set at our next collaborator’s meeting in July, with simultaneous interpretation provided throughout the event.

Bilingual Farmer Field Day

Pest and Disease Management for Organic Farms in the Northwest

This field day will highlight fertilizers from several local vendors. The day will include application demonstrations, side-by-side growth comparisons, and a cost breakdown. We will also discuss how the Illinois Watershed ruling impacts farmers in the local area.
This field day is free, but you are strongly encouraged to register.

Field Day: Organic Fertilizer (Arkansas)

Organic Support Hour (8/26)

Join Georgia Organics on Monday, August 24 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for the official launch of the Organic Input Guide for the Southeast: How to Source and Choose Allowable Inputs.
In this webinar, you will walk through the Organic Input Guide recently published and answer any questions you have about organic input sourcing in the Southeast. The Guide was developed with the support of Georgia farmers who provided their organic input sources and suppliers for inclusion in the Guide.
Come join us and learn how to best utilize the new Organic Input Guide for your farm!

Organic Input Guide for the Southeast Webinar

The transition to organic farming can be an intimidating process. Join Century Organic Farm as they share their journey as well as what they’re seeing from their Devyatka Buckwheat research project. Join NPSAS, OCIA MN, SARE, and Century Organic Farm at their field day in Clarksfield, MN on August 20. The passionate team at Century Organic Farm will also talk about how they got into their other value-added ag endeavors providing service in equipment, seed, lime spreading and other organic farming services.
Join us for insightful information on soil health, equipment, and hear about what works and what hasn’t for this devoted organic team.

Field Day: Organic Farming Strategies for Transition and Maintenance (Minnesota)

Join Florida Organic Growers, Rodale Institute, and the Organic Trade Association, for a day of practical learning, valuable connections, and new opportunities to help your farm thrive. Hear directly from experts and buyers, explore strategies to increase profitability and access new markets, and connect with fellow farmers navigating the opportunities and challenges of organic agriculture. Whether you’re established, transitioning, or simply curious about organic production, you’ll leave with actionable insights, resources, and relationships to support your success.
Plus, don’t miss our Buyer Panel &amp; Networking Mixer—your chance to connect directly with buyers, industry professionals, and fellow growers.
Registration is free, but space is limited. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-stronger-together-community-markets-and-innovation-for-farmers-tickets-1993462108830">Register today!</a>

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Growing Stronger Together: Cultivating Community, Markets, and Innovation for Organic Farmers

Struggling to make organic row crops pencil out? Tired of heavy tillage and still fighting weeds? Wondering how diversification can benefit your farm without adding more land?
Join The Land Connection, Paul Hoffman, and <a href="https://www.thelandconnection.org/ideafarmnetwork/">IDEA Farm Network</a> at <a href="https://www.hoffmanorganicfarm.com/">Hoffman Organic Farm</a> for a full-day field walk designed for farmers ready to move beyond the standard corn-soybean rotation. We’ll showcase four working systems on a real organic farm that tackle organic production’s toughest hurdles: weed control, soil health, profitability, and making the transition years pay.
See these four systems that work harder on every acre:
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<li>Sunflowers double-cropped after wheat</li>
<li>Winter squash interplanted in corn solar corridors</li>
<li>No-till organic soybeans in crimped cereal rye</li>
<li>Harvesting red clover seed from transition ground</li>
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Experience these innovative organic cropping systems firsthand. Learn about the specialized equipment needed for this operation, hear economic comparisons vs. conventional rotations &amp; leave inspired to adopt one of these systems on your own farm.

Field Day: Innovative Organic Cropping Systems (Illinois)

Be one of the lucky ones to see the magic happen at Luckyfoot Ranch! Farmer Matt will show us around and answer questions on growing following sustainable, organic practices, feeding a community, managing a staff and more. 
This workshop is co sponsored by TOPP as part of NOFA RI&#8217;s technical education and community-building grant.
A potluck will follow the farm tour. If you&#8217;re able, please bring something to share and your own plate/cutler

On-Farm Workshop at Luckyfoot Ranch

Join Florida’s farmers, growers, agricultural professionals, and industry partners for a day of learning, networking, and practical strategies to help your operation thrive. This symposium brings together experts, buyers, and fellow producers to explore how organic agriculture can support environmental stewardship while creating new opportunities for growth and profitability.
Whether you are an established organic producer, transitioning to organic production, or simply looking to strengthen your business, you’ll gain valuable insights on conservation, market development, pest management, produce safety, and diversified farming systems.

Growing Stronger Together: Community, Markets, and Innovation for Farmers

Join Florida Organic Growers for a collaborative town hall designed for farmers, growers, and agricultural partners. Share your experiences, explore funding opportunities and available resources, learn about organic agriculture, and connect with fellow producers who are helping shape the future of farming in their region.
Whether you’re looking for practical support, new ideas, or meaningful connections, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn, engage, and grow alongside your agricultural community.
Registration is free. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-in-community-a-town-hall-for-farmers-ideas-and-opportunities-tickets-1993463280334">Reserve your spot today!</a>

2026.08.19 Town Hall

Rooted in Community: A Town Hall for Farmers, Ideas and Opportunities

Organic Support Hour (8/19)

<div>Have you felt like there should be a better way to keep organic records? Or does drafting your first OSP feel daunting?</div>
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<div>Join MW TOPP for a free webinar to learn about a tool we&#8217;ve supported that can help farmers with their organic recordkeeping and writing their Organic Systems Plan (OSP).</div>
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<div>The tool is called <a href="https://www.organicassistant.app/start-osp?utm_source=mosa&amp;utm_medium=webinar&amp;utm_campaign=aug2026_webinar">OrganicAssistant</a> and allows you to easily log organic records from your phone and draft your first OSP from the scattered files on your computer.</div>
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<div>Luke Freeman, formerly with the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food (CAFF), developed Organic Assistant in collaboration with organic farmers throughout the Midwest. He will give an overview of how to use the tool and organic farmers, Liz Graznak of Happy Hollow Farm (MO) and Brenden Sinclair of Snuggle Bug Farm (AR), will share how they use OrganicAssistant&#8217;s recordkeeping feature to log records from the field and how their multilingual farm crews participate in the farm&#8217;s recordkeeping.</div>
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Register <a href="https://forms.gle/XZBjFTnQiX3eQCpH6">HERE</a> and we&#8217;ll email you the webinar link once you&#8217;re signed up.
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Webinar: Streamline your OSP and Organic Recordkeeping with OrganicAssistant

Join us at FarmerJawn on August 18th for a field walk and farm tour!
FarmerJawn is a 128-acre working farm, building a model that enables regenerative organic food production by and for underserved communities. That makes them the largest Black-woman owned regenerative organic produce farm in America.
FarmerJawn provides access to fresh, chemical-free foods within food deserts and the community at large through our storefronts. Education on the how and where food comes from is offered through on-farm and in-class school-based programming and adult agri-business training.
Come tour the FarmerJawn’s Westtown location to learn about all things FarmerJawn, vegetable production, Certified Organic and Regenerative Organic, and much much more!

FarmerJawn Field Walk

Join soils consultant Leslie Lewis and the owners of Butterbee Farm and learn the value of compost and healthy soils on a regenerative farm. Participants will get a broad view of the farm as well as hands on experience, including:
&#8211; A farm tour, where you will get an overview of regenerative flower farming, including high tunnel production, field production, and perennials.
&#8211; A hands-on compost making demonstration, where you will get your hands dirty while going through all of the steps to make perfect compost.
&#8211; A start-to-finish preparation of a no-till bed.
You will leave this event with the ability to make your own compost on-farm, and put it to use immediately in your beds!

No-Till Bed Prep and Compost Butterbee Farm

Back for the 8th year, FesTomato! is an annual event hosted by NOFA NJ to highlight and promote NJ’s favorite crop and the amazing farms and farmers that grow them.
Free and open to the public, FesTomato! events are fun for the whole family, with tomato tastings, farm tours, agricultural and culinary demonstrations, live music, local vendors, and more.

TomatoFest at Ironbound Farm

<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">You&#8217;re invited to join Rodale Institute and our partners for the 2026 TOPP Plains Field Day at Johnson Family Organic Farm in Madison, South Dakota, on Thursday, August 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">This free field day will bring together farmers, agricultural professionals, and the next generation of producers to explore what the future of farming looks like through the lens of organic and regenerative agriculture.</div>
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<li>Hear practical insights on organic transition, farming systems, and building a sustainable operation for future generations.</li>
<li>Participate in a panel discussion featuring South Dakota State FFA Officers sharing their vision for the future of agriculture.</li>
<li>Network with farmers, consultants, soil specialists, and agricultural professionals over lunch and a Q&amp;A session.</li>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Event Details 
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
📍 St. Peter on the Prairie &amp; Johnson Family Organic Farm</div>
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Madison, South Dakota 57042</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">Attendance is free, but registration is requested.</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">We hope you&#8217;ll join us for a day of learning, conversation, and practical ideas that will help shape the future of agriculture.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">We look forward to seeing you in Madison!</div>

The Future of Farming at Johnson Family Farm

Organic Support Hour (8/12)

Join Farmer Connor Horne to learn about the benefits that native plant diversity can bring to a vegetable farm. Participants will – 
– Tour the vegetable farm, native plantings, and you-pick operation. 
– Learn about common vegetable and berry pests, as well as Pearlstone’s integrated pest management strategies. 
– Learn about strategies and funding opportunities for implementing native planting strips on your own farm.

Native Plantings for Pest Management at Pearlstone

Organic Grain &amp; Hay Production will take place at Stonehouse Grain, the region’s primary source for organic grain, hay, and livestock feed for certified organic livestock producers. Stone House Grain is comprised of 3,000 acres of organically managed pasture, hay, and grains, growing corn, peas, soybeans, wheat, barley, oats, sunflowers, flax, and cover crops in a long-term rotation that supports a healthy regenerative ecosystem and local grains economy. Their on-farm mill cracks and grinds the grains into balanced animal feed rations. With a deep-rooted commitment to sustainable agriculture, they strive to provide farmers, distillers, and millers with the grains they need to thrive. The tour at Stone House will explore their systems and will discuss an overview of growing organic grain and hay while incorporating a diverse crop rotation. Stone House will also discuss the growing practices that allow them to provide high quality animal feed to their regional customer base.

Organic Hay Production

Organic Support Hour (8/5)

Amy Halloran is the author of The New Bread Basket: How the New Crop of Grain Growers, Plant Breeders, Millers, Maltsters, Bakers, Brewers, and Local Food Activists Are Redefining Our Daily Loaf profiled people and groups making new food and farming routes for grains. In the decade since her book came out, she&#8217;s become an advocate for regional grain systems, and is eager to share what she&#8217;s learned to help brainstorm strategies for helping food grade grain enterprises succeed.

Office Hours | Story Selling Regional Grains: How to Explain and Champion Distinct Crops & Foods

This collaborative workshop will provide Garden Program participants with an opportunity to learn more about the process of finding and leasing agricultural land and the steps needed to transition from community gardening toward agricultural production. In partnership with Christina Bentrup of Beeloved Farm, Friends of Family Farmers, Oregon Farm Corps, Upper Willamette Soil &#038; Water Conservation District, and Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council, this workshop will bring together local agricultural leaders and organizations to share knowledge, resources, and practical guidance with aspiring farmers.
Participants will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with accessing agricultural land, including how to identify potential land opportunities, understand leasing considerations, and navigate the many factors involved in establishing a successful farming operation. By connecting participants with local agricultural partners and providing tools for future planning, this workshop will support community members interested in expanding their growing practices and exploring pathways into farming.

Finding and Leasing Agricultural Land/Farm Tour Workshop

We are really looking forward to our beekeeping workshop at the end of July. This hands-on workshop will provide Garden Program participants with the opportunity to learn about harvesting honey while gaining a deeper understanding of seasonal hive management and beekeeping practices. Participants will explore the steps involved in preparing hives for a successful honey harvest, including spring hive assessments, common treatments, the use of queen excluders and honey supers, preparing supers for harvest, and the process of extracting honey using a manual honey extractor.
In addition to learning practical beekeeping skills, participants will explore the essential role that pollinators play in supporting healthy ecosystems and productive food gardens. The workshop will encourage participants to view bees with curiosity rather than fear, while highlighting simple ways to support pollinators, such as planting beneficial flowering species that also contribute to higher garden yields. By combining hands-on experience with education, the workshop will help participants build the confidence to care for bees on their own—whether by maintaining a backyard hive, expanding into a small apiary, or simply becoming stronger advocates for pollinator conservation within their communities.

From Hive to Jar: A Guided Honey Harvest Workshop

Join us on July 27 at 1pm EST for an interactive Q&amp;A session focused on pest management practices for organic production featuring Sebastian Interlandi, from FOG (Florida Organic Growers). This will be a great opportunity for all farmers interested in becoming organic certified or are organic certified and looking for advice or want to share advice on pest management systems that benefit their operations. This event is made possible with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture&#8217;s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).

Organic Production Pest Management Q&A

Walk Rhode Island’s only USDA-organic hemp farm, and hear two lectures on cannabis, with local beer, light fare, and live music.
Join Lovewell Farms for an after hours farm tour. It&#8217;s an evening of cannabis agriculture, history, education, and community at Rhode Island’s only USDA-organic hemp farm.
This outdoor summer gathering begins with a guided walking lecture through Rhode Island’s largest outdoor cannabis farm, where guests will learn about hemp farming, regenerative agriculture, specialty crop production, organic aersol extraction, cannabis policy, and the realities of running a small independent farm in Rhode Island.
After the field walk, guests will gather for local beer (21+), light fare, and a seated lecture exploring the history of cannabis cultivation in Rhode Island from colonial hemp and herbal medicine to prohibition, criminalization, and the modern hemp movement.
The evening closes with live acoustic music and networking on the farm.
This is event is funded thanks to funding from USDA grants from the Sustainable Agriculture Research &amp; Education (SARE) program and Transition to Organic Partnership (TOP) Program, as well as from the Northeast Organic Farmers Association of Rhode Island (NOFA-RI).

On-farm workshop at Lovewell Farm

Join us at <a href="https://www.farbungalowfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Far Bungalow Farm</a> for a farm tour and discussion of pest and disease management of cut flowers. Far Bungalow Farm, owned and operated by Sage Devlin, is located on the historic Rocklands Farm in Leesburg, Virginia. With parts of their production site affectionately referred to as a &#8220;bog,&#8221; Sage has a variety of strategies for managing fungus and bacteria, including building soil health and using strategic organic sprays and drenched. We&#8217;ll begin the day with lunch and a demonstration of how to mix your own treatments and preventatives, talk about some pest management strategies, and take a walk throughout the fields to view the farm in action.
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Cut Flower Pests and Disease

Bring together New Mexico farmers and ranchers, along with other agricultural stakeholders, to share knowledge about the resources, innovations, and insights that can facilitate the flourishing of farms and ranches focused on producing food for New Mexico.

Roots and Resilience

Got Organic Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Join the CCOF Foundation online every Tuesday for a casual, interactive Q&#038;A session all about organic. Whether you’re curious about organic certification, production, compliance, or need help with record keeping and paperwork, this space is for you!
Jamie Collins &#8211; organic farmer, inspector, and expert from Serendipity Farms – hosts these weekly sessions bringing, a hands-on producer perspective combined with deep regulatory know-how.
When &#038; Where 
🗓️Every Tuesday 
🕐11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Pacific) 
💻Via Zoom
All questions and experience levels welcome!
Learn more and join at https://ccof.org/events/ 
Contact organictransitionprogram@gmail.com for more info.

Organic Office Hours

A monthly gathering place for new farmers in the Central Texas Farm Incubator Collaborative to share ideas while getting some admin work done. Each month has a different theme with resources and/or a presentation.

Incubator Collaborative Co-Working Space

This agricultural systems summit will explore topics including: accessing and coordinating long-term leases on shared land to facilitate organic transition and certification; community planning for organic agriculture; sharing equipment, infrastructure, and markets among multiple certified organic farms. 
More details to come! Check the website for current information.

Collaborative Organic Agriculture Summit

Under the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager, Monique Bosch, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual classes (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical, chemical, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person, practical application class. This 4-class course is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food.
A single registration for this event includes access to all four classes in the course (descriptions, dates, and times detailed below). Zoom links for the virtual classes will be provided after registration. Attendance is limited to 22 participants.
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<h5>Practical Application (In-Person @ Assawaga Farm) – September 26th, 1:00pm-4:00pm</h5>
The course will conclude with an in-person, practical application meeting at Assawaga Farm in Putnam, CT, putting to use many of the skills and topics we have covered in the previous virtual sessions. We will perform physical testing of soil, including methods that you can apply to your own land or garden. To help determine the life in soil, we will have microscopes on-hand to study various soil/compost samples. Together, we will explore how we can work with nature to create healthy, living soil.

Soil Health 3 Ways: Practical Application (In-Person @ Assawaga Farm)

Co-hosted with DFI, the 3rd annual producer dinner will gather local certified producers for food and fellowship. May also be held in conjunction with the GBCFC Local Food Committee meeting. Live bluegrass?

3rd Annual Organic Producer Dinner

Under the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager, Monique Bosch, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual classes (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical, chemical, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person, practical application class. This 4-class course is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food.
A single registration for this event includes access to all four classes in the course (descriptions, dates, and times detailed below). Zoom links for the virtual classes will be provided after registration. Attendance is limited to 22 participants.
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<h5>Biological Properties (virtual) – September 24th, 6:00pm-7:30pm</h5>
We will study the ‘Soil Food Web,’ learning about the living organisms in our soil, from the visible to the microscopic. Using a microscope, we will zoom in to study the microbial communities that live in our soils and compost. With an understanding of the complex trophic structure of life in our soils, we can determine aggregate structure, fungal/bacterial ratios, as well as nutrient cycling, all influenced by our soil management practices, as well as the chemical and physical make-up of our soils.

Certification and Compliance

Farm Business and Market Access

Mentorship and Research Materials

Pest, Weed, and Disease Management

Soil Health and Inputs

Organic Events

Regional Partners