This is our second major hands-on workshop in the greenhouse with program participants. The topic will be on seeding &#038; transplanting tips for various culturally important crops with the goal of seeding the remaining varieties of crops from our seedbank.

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Greenhouse Workshop/work party 2: Seeding in the greenhouse

Join us for part 1 of a 3-part series on organic flower production hosted by long-time iconic local organic flower farmer and SRSC grower Davis McDonald of Sundog Farm. In part 1, we&#8217;ll cover organic variety selection &#038; record keeping, seeding timelines, indoor seed starting &#038; direct seeding basics, and farm planning for flower production.

Organic Flower Production Series Field Day Part 1

This will be our first major hands-on workshop in the greenhouse with program participants. The focus will be on seeding tips for various culturally important crops with the goal of seeding various hot pepper varieties.

Greenhouse Work Party 1: Seeding in the greenhouse

This New Roots Roundtable will feature guest speaker Elise Nowack, an Organic Conservation Specialist! Elise works at the intersection of NRCS (the Natural Resource Conservation Service) and organic farming systems. They will provide a broad introduction to NRCS and describe the ways that NRCS can support organic producers via technical and financial assistance programs.
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What’s in store:
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<li>Open Q&amp;A and discussion</li>
<li>A chance to network with other farmers on the organic path!</li>
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New Roots Roundtable: NRCS and Organic Ag

This will be our first greenhouse workshop that will kick start the greenhouse grow-out of culturally important crops. The focus will be on soil preparation (the different elements for seeding mix, how to prepare the soil to have successful starts, greenhouse hygiene, etc.). Guest speaker, Alejandro Tecum from Adelante Mujeres will lead this workshop.

Greenhouse Workshop 1: Soil Preparation with Alejandro Tecum

The Oregon Small Farms Conference will be an in person only event for the 2026 at this time 
We are geared toward farmers, agricultural professionals, food policy advocates, students and managers of farmers markets. Educational sessions are offered on a variety of topics relevant to Oregon small farmers. Speakers include farmers, OSU Extension faculty, agribusiness, and more.

OSU Small Farms Conference

We will be hosting around 5 simultaneous in-person workshops on organic seed starting &#038; seed saving around the northwest region as part of a coordinated Seedy Saturday effort. Participants can join in an event near them!

Seedy Saturday

Small farmers in the Northwest grow an incredible diversity of produce, livestock, and grains—and the region is full of consumers who care deeply about how and what you grow. If you are ready to move beyond direct sales and explore partnerships with distributors or retailers, this session is designed for you. 
We will begin with a panel discussion featuring 3–4 organic buyers, who will share insights on market trends, shifts in demand, and what it takes to build strong buyer relationships. Then, our Buyers Showcase opens the floor to all buyers in attendance, each sharing what they purchase and how they work with farmers. This unique format ensures that every producer has the chance to connect directly with multiple buyers. We’ll close the day with the Organic Connections Mixer, an informal and welcoming space for farmers and buyers to connect directly.

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Organic Market Opportunities in the Northwest

Our monthly meet &#038; greet and workshop on leasing organic farmland. Producers and aspiring producers gather, network and connect with each other and other local food system stakeholders, and learn about the latest progress we have made on our mission to build a functioning incubator. February&#8217;s event will be the first time we meet in our neighboring Canyon County. Calling all Canyon County producers: Join us for this event!

February Leasing Organic Farmland Workshop

Join Taproots Farm Hub for a panel discussion about collaborative organic agriculture as a part of the annual Harvest &#038; Hearth conference!

Harvest & Hearth

This will be the 11th annual Dry Farming Collaborative Winter Convening. There will be a series of talks and focus groups around the topic of dry farming. Attendees are typically small to midsized farmers using organic production methods.

Dry Farming Collaborative Winter Convening

At the High Plains Organic Conference organic experts including experienced organic farmers, certification experts, policy experts and crop insurance agents will help all producers improve their operation, find additional revenue opportunities and have fun while networking with your favorite fellow farmers.

High Plains Organic Conference

Start the High Plains Organic Conference with connection! Our Buyers Showcase brings organic buyers to the front of the room to share who they are, what they source, and how they work with producers. With time for questions and conversation, this session sets the tone for two days of relationship-building across the organic marketplace—from farmers and buyers to the partners who support them.

Buyers Showcase at the High Plains Organic Conference

The High Plains Organic Conference is an annual conference bringing the researchers, farmer knowledge, and industry professionals together to solve problems in organic agriculture. The conference is organized by farmers, faculty, extension staff from the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, and University of Nebraska.

High Plains Organic Conference Researcher & Extension Regional Meet-up

The High Plains Organic Conference is a gathering of farmers, researchers, educators, processors, and buyers focused on advancing organic agriculture in the High Plains region. Over two days, the conference features sessions on soil health, organic certification, new crop rotations, marketing strategies, and organic meat markets. New this year is a particular focus on small scale livestock production, vegetable production and value added sales marketing.

This is part 2 of a series of 2 workshops on greenhouse development. For this part 2 series the focus is primarily on management of a greenhouse (different uses of a greenhouse, pest control, important design elements, function etc.). Our team will facilitate the discussion portion of the workshop, and we will finish framing up the endwalls, apply the greenhouse plastic, and install cross connectors and L-braces to the final bows on either end.

Greenhouse Design & Management Workshop (Part 2 of a Series of 2)

OSA Quartely Call

Certified Farm Startup Course is a 5 virtual workshop series. We will cover topics including: marketing, financial management, land access, securing funding, general business planning, organic certification, and more! The course is open to any farmers in Montana looking to start or expand their businesses. Participants will hear from a wide range of professionals and producers.

Certified Farm Startup Course

Finding Your Future in Food Systems provides participants with connections and insights to help them identify next steps in their careers. Participants will meet guest speakers from the organic sector as they talk about their career in organic and answer audience questions.

Finding Your Future in Food Systems- Organic Career Panel

This event includes the Wyoming Wheat Growers Annual meeting, farming presentations and a trade show

Southeast Wyoming Farm Expo and Wyoming Wheat Growers Association Annual meeting

The Oregon Wine Symposium is where the Northwest wine industry comes together to face today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities.
In a time of shifting markets and evolving consumer expectations, the Symposium delivers the critical education, insights, and connections that vineyard and winery businesses need to evolve for the times. Over two days, join more than 1,200 fellow growers, winemakers, and wine business leaders to learn from experts and thought leaders, share strategies with peers, and build the partnerships that will help your business continue to grow and thrive.

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This New Roots Roundtable will cover everything you need to know about creating compliant labels for your organic products! We&#8217;ll review how to correctly use the USDA Organic Seal, the proper placement of certain information, and the different marketing/label claims you can make depending on the amount of organic ingredients in value-added products.
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What’s in store:
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<li>A 20-minute overview of organic-compliant labeling</li>
<li>Open Q&amp;A and discussion</li>
<li>A chance to network with other farmers on the organic path</li>
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NW TOPP New Roots Roundtable: Compliant Labels for Organic Products

For this month’s Growing Together Cohort meeting, Sarahlee Lawrence of Rainshadow Organics will guide us through the ins and outs of organic production in the High Desert. With decades of experience managing both produce and livestock on her family farm near Sisters, Sarahlee will share practical strategies for navigating organic certification, adapting practices to our unique climate, and extending the growing season. This is a great opportunity to learn directly from her expertise and ask questions about implementing organic systems on your own farm.

Growing Together Cohort Field Day: High Desert Farming and Ranching & Organic Certification

Our monthly meet &#038; greet and workshop on leasing organic farmland. Producers and aspiring producers gather, network and connect with each other and other local food system stakeholders, and learn about the latest progress we have made on our mission to build a functioning incubator. January&#8217;s event will include a formal opportunity for producers to collaborate on purchasing needed organic farm inputs like compost, seeds, potting soil, irrigation supplies, etc.

January Leasing Organic Farmland Workshop

This is a discussion based forum designed to provide space for peer-to-peer conversations among growers about specific topics pertaining to soil health. There are several breakout rooms throughout the event where discussions are facilitated around a specific topic. This is the first year that there will be a breakout room dedicated specifically to discussing soil health in organic agriculture.

Magic Valley Soil Health Forum

Calling all Northwestern farmers and stakeholders! Join us for an in-depth walkthrough of “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”, a new resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data, insights, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops, reduce reliance on imports, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this webinar, we’ll explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities in the Northwest, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity, and foster stronger connections between producers, processors, and buyers.
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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Webinar: Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Northwest)

This New Roots Roundtable will dive into all things Organic Livestock! We&#8217;ll broadly discuss the organic regulations relevant to the origin of livestock, feed, housing, healthcare, and pasture/grazing requirements. Whether you raise poultry, swine, ruminants, or something else entirely &#8211; join us to learn the details of getting your livestock certified organic.
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There will be a 30-minute presentation followed by an open Q&amp;A with an organic certification specialists.

New Roots Roundtable: Organic Livestock 101

Join us for an in-depth walkthrough of “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”, a new resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data, insights, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops, reduce reliance on imports, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this webinar, we’ll explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity, and foster stronger connections between producers, processors, and buyers.
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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NATIONAL Farmer’s Toolkit

Webinar: Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit – Train the Trainers All Regions Pt. 1

Do you grow and sell feed-grade ingredients or products? Looking to find new business partners to buy U.S. grown feed-grade ingredients?
Join the Organic Trade Association and our partners for our first-ever Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer on December 10, 2025 as a part of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
What is a Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer: An online event for organic buyers and sellers &#8211; think online speed dating to support expansion of the U.S. organic supply chain! This mixer we&#8217;re focused on the organic feedstuffs market.
Who Can Register: Any business (buyers) sourcing U.S.-grown feed-grade ingredients and products, and any farmer/producer (sellers) of U.S.-grown organic or transitional feed-grade ingredients and products. Open to anyone in the U.S.! Regions are not limited. 
 
Why: Support the domestic supply chain by sourcing feedstuffs from domestic producers 
 
How: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBCCHNL">Register here</a>. Our team of experts will craft a custom schedule for each registrant. Complete schedules will be shared with registrants by December 7, 2025.
Space is limited &#8211; sign up today!
REGISTER NOW: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBCCHNL">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBCCHNL </a>
This mixer 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).

Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer for Organic Feedstuffs

The premier organic conference in Montana covering a variety of agricultural disciplines, interests, and organic viewpoints. 
The MOA conference offers workshops, panel discussions, great food, entertainment, and informative, nationally recognized guest speakers. The MOA Annual Conference &#038; Meeting is a time for members and vendors to renew friendships, listen to motivating and educational speakers, meet new customers, display organic wares, elect board officers, and attend to MOA business.

Montana Organic Association

Organic Farmer Listening Session to inform our Needs Assessment

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The Montana Organic Association (MOA) annual conference is a premier event for organic producers and advocates to gather, share knowledge, and promote organic agriculture in Montana. The multi-day conference features educational workshops, panel discussions, nationally recognized guest speakers, and networking opportunities.
In Q3 5 sessions were planned for the grain/livestock transition-to-organic programming with the vegetable track planned and confirmed in Q4. All programming will be finalized in December

Montana Organic Association Annual Conference

A Virtual Farm Walk with Wild Hare Organic Farm.

Virtual Farm Walk

The PNW Seed Summit is an opportunity for seed growers to gather together and learn about organic seed production from experts and through peer-peer learning.

PNW Seed Summit

Explore the wide world of chicories and cider apples, alongside other unsung heroes of the winter table like quince, medlar, buckwheat, barley, dry beans, hazelnuts, and (pink!) cabbage. This joyful and educational culinary and cultural experience is like no other. Taste your way through more than 35 tables curated by farmers, breeders, chefs, and makers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Twenty tables will feature unique fermented cider pairings highlighting different cider styles and apple varietals.

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Field Day

Hazelnut Field Day

HDFFA will hold its third organic field day, this time featuring a farm early in the process of transitioning, with the focus on the processes and pitfalls that are being faced. They are one of several lavender farms in the area navigating organic certification, and we intend to organize is such that one of the others, such as Riverview Lavender, become co-hosts and can compare notes with the audience

High Desert Lavender Organic Field Day

This New Roots Roundtable will highlight technical and financial assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for certified and transitioning-to-organic producers. NRCS has funding available through the USDA Organic Transition Initiative to assist organic producers in developing conservation plans and implementing new conservation practices on their operation.

NW TOPP New Roots Roundtable: NRCS Funding & Support for Organic Success

Join our monthly meet-up for farmers, aspiring farmers, and land owners. This workshop provides a chance for interested farmers to learn more about Taproots Farm Hub and explore the needs and challenges of emerging Treasure Valley producers.
This month&#8217;s gathering will include a presentation by Taproots working group members about takeaways from attending the New Entry National FIELD school.

Leasing Organic Farmland Workshop / Monthly Producer Meet & Greet

Join us in Spokane for an exciting three-stop Farm Walk as part of our annual Tilth Conference! We will be kicking off the tour at the Scale House Market, taking a ride to Vets on the Farm, and finishing up at Casa Cano Farms. Read on to learn more about these innovative and inspiring hosts!
The Scale House Market is an innovative community space located in the heart of Spokane County, that has recently opened as a permanent, year-round farmers market and agricultural hub. Vets on the Farm is designed for Veterans seeking a new mission and a way to transition back into civilian life through careers in agriculture, farming, ranching, or other conservation-based industries. Casa Cano Farms is a vegetable and livestock farm that focuses on the health of their farm ecosystem. They incorporate pasture-raised livestock and intensive minimal-till vegetable production, resulting in more nutritious and better tasting food.

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Tilth Conference

Join us for three days filled with informative sessions, and networking opportunities with fellow agriculture enthusiasts. This in-person event will be held at the Downtown Sheraton in Anchorage. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this conference is the perfect place to learn, connect, and grow in the agriculture industry. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and meet like-minded individuals. See you there!

Alaska Farm Bureau

This year’s Tilth Conference will be presented in collaboration with the Spokane Conservation District’s (SCD) Farm &#038; Food Symposium to represent farms of all sizes across Washington! We’re bringing together growers, organizations, food system activists, researchers, and educators to learn, network, and celebrate together in Spokane Valley, WA, on November 12-15.
Tilth Conference programming will include four tracks of educational sessions and engaging keynote speakers, November 13-14. Conference goers will have many opportunities to network and socialize both Thursday and Friday evenings, Nov. 13-14. The conference will culminate with a three-stop Farm Walk on Saturday, Nov. 15 (funded by NW TOPP).

Tilth Conference + Farm & Food Symposium

New Entry National FIELD School

A workshop focused on the organic cured meats. Cured meat artisan Dillon Kouf of Double K Meats in Darby MT will be leading the workshop. This will be hands on education. Dillon will talk about his operation, the history and current status of cured meats and the differences between conventional and organic ingredients/processes. Participants will gain valuable information regarding the process as well as the Organic Standards for cured meats.

Cured Meats Workshop

This free event is available so you can learn more about the fundamentals of organic farming, available resources, and careers in organic agriculture.
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
📍 Albany County Fairgrounds, 3510 S 3rd St, Laramie, WY 
💻 Attend in person or virtually — whichever works best for you!
You’ll also enjoy a virtual tour of Elk Mountain Herbs and an optional in-person visit to their manufacturing facility.

Basics of Organic Food Production

These open-sourced calls bring together farmers, seed producers, researchers, advocates, and food system leaders to connect with OSA’s Advocacy, Research, and Educational Initiatives. There will be time within each call for participants to announce their next big event or initiative. We welcome you to share knowledge, build connections, and collaborate on strengthening organic seed networks.
Policy Corner – Stay updated on key policy issues affecting organic seed systems. 
OSA Project &#038; Partner Feature – Learn about ongoing research, education, and advocacy work with OSA. 
Open Announcements – Share and hear about funding opportunities, events, job postings, and other community news. 
Follow-Up Resources – Receive call recordings, notes, and action steps to stay engaged.

Quarterly Call

Curious how organic farms manage pests without synthetic chemicals? Join us in this October New Roots Roundtable for a practical introduction to organic pest management strategies, featuring OSU Organic Extension specialist <a title="https://extension.oregonstate.edu/people/nick-andrews" href="https://extension.oregonstate.edu/people/nick-andrews">Nick Andrews</a>. Whether you&#8217;re just getting started or looking to fine-tune your approach, this session will enhance your knowledge of integrated pest management and organic-friendly methods. Come and learn with fellow farmers in an engaging and informal space!

NW TOPP New Roots Roundtable: Insect Management for Organic Farms

Do you want to peek behind the SRSC curtain and learn how our growers get the seeds they grow clean enough to put into packets? Or are you interested in adding seed production to your market garden operation? If so, come join us for a hands-on workshop on threshing and winnowing seeds! 
WHEN: Monday, October 27th 4:30-6:30pm
WHERE: SRSC Seed Cleaning Headquarters at Draggin’ Wing Farm! 
5300 Stinger Drive Boise, ID 83703
SRSC growers and staff will be on hand to give demonstrations and answer your seed cleaning questions!
Questions? Email casey@snakeriverseds.com

Organic Seed Processing Workshop

Address: 
14440 N Broken Horn Rd. 
Boise, ID 83714
Cost: FREE! 
Please register for the event here https://snakeriverseeds.com/products/garlic-field-day-at-fiddlers-green-farm?_pos=8&#038;_sid=de0327487&#038;_ss=r
This is part 1 of a 2-part organic garlic production workshop with Snake River Seed Cooperative in partnership with Fiddler&#8217;s Green Farm. In part 1, we&#8217;ll cover:
🧄 Choosing the right garlic varieties
🧄 Navigating Southern Idaho&#8217;s allium quarantine for garlic growing, seed garlic production and/or garlic sales
🧄 Organic soil fertility management and crop rotations for growing great garlic
🧄 Bed preparation for garlic planting
🧄 Hands on garlic planting
This field day will include a tour of Fiddler&#8217;s Green Farm, and we will end with a garlic-focused potluck! 🧄🧄🧄 Bring a garlicky dish to share if you want! We will have drinks available, but feel free to bring your own as well.
Reach out to Casey with questions! casey@snakeriverseeds.com

Field Day: Organic Garlic Production at Fiddler’s Green Farm

WSU will help to provide Spanish interpretation for this event

Viva Farms Whole Farm Planning Workshop

Join us to learn the fundamentals of ecological farm design! Speakers Andrew Tuttle and Mary Marshall from Edge Perma will present to explore permaculture principles, regenerative practices, and practical tools to design productive, resilient farms and gardens. The session includes real-world case studies and will help you design landscapes that restore ecological function while supporting food production. The Skagit Conservation District will also present on resources available to support conservation on commercial farms.

Whole System Farm Design.

The Alaska Food Systems Network Gathering brings together Alaska’s food community every quarter. These are hosted by the Alaska Food Policy Council. Our intention is for these meetups to foster collaboration, share best practices, and tackle Alaska’s unique food challenges and opportunities.
Join us this fall on October 23 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM via Zoom. 
Each meetup features a different focus, and the webinars are based on the interests expressed to us by current Alaska Food System Network members. We will be joined by Cooperative Extension Agent Sarah Lewis providing an overview of the Homemade Food Rule, and our friends at the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program will present and share resources. Sign up here to join us!

Alaska Food Systems Network Gathering

Join NOFA-NY for a farm tour of Red Fox Farm.
Red Fox Farm is rooted in a shared passion for growing real food and building community.
Ernie, who grew up on a Montana dairy farm, returned to his agricultural roots after a 32-year career with New York Telephone—first volunteering with the Garden Ministry, then beginning to farm 1.5 acres offered by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 2018. Jim started urban farming in 2017 to bring more fresh food to his Long Island neighborhood.
Drawn together by the same mission, Ernie and Jim partnered to grow Red Fox Farm—blending traditional know-how with permaculture principles to feed their community the best local food possible.

East End Food CRAFT Tour at Red Fox Farm

October theme: End-of-Season Celebration! You (Ewe) Made It! Come celebrate the close of another farming season with Taproots! Bring on the frost!!!
Join our monthly meet-up for farmers, aspiring farmers, and land owners. This workshop provides a chance for interested farmers to learn more about Taproots Farm Hub and explore the needs and challenges of emerging Treasure Valley producers.

Leasing Organic Farmland Workshop and Monthly Meet & Greet

Join our upcoming forum on Farmer-Led Trial Projects!
Tuesday, October 21st, 1-2:30 pm EST.
Discover how hands-on research led by farmers has informed and impacted their production practices. This 1.5-hour, FREE, virtual forum will feature three organic farmers who participated in OFRF’s Farmer-Led Trials program:
Lindsay Klaunig, Trouvaille Farm, Southeastern Ohio 
Tiffany Stanley, A Different Chick Farm, Johnson City, Tennessee 
Becki and Tim Colby, Colby Farms, Papillion, Nebraska 
OFRF will provide an overview of steps to conduct on-farm research trials, and share opportunities to participate in the program and how it can impact your farm operation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and connect with fellow farmers committed to advancing practical, on-the-ground solutions!

Farmer Led Trials Forum

A workshop focused on the science and craft of using low tunnels. Low tunnels have many uses for the commercial and home grower using organic methods including season extension, controlled environment, and pest control. The workshop was led by the manager of the Salmon School Garden who has experience growing for market garden operations in British Columbia, Idaho and Colorado. Participants were able to bend hoops and install a low tunnel over existing beds at the Salmon School Garden. We also went over published research showing the different approaches to using low tunnels for different crops (ex. melons in UT, strawberries in MD and winter spinach in UT).

Low Tunnel Workshop

We are hosting the Dia del Agricultor Latino on October 11th. This is an all-day, Spanish-language farm conference that is planned in collaboration with Adelante Mujeres and Raices Cooperative Farm of NextDoor Inc. We anticipate 200 participants, from accross the state to attend. The workshop instructors are staff from Adelante Mujeres and Raices, a program member of our Organic Garden Program, a staff person from the Organic Seed Alliance and an OSU professor. There will be tablers from ORCAN, the OSU IPM Institute, Lost Valley Nature School, the University of Oregon, and Friends of Family Farmers. Our Garden Program will have a resource table TOPP mentorship materials, as well as organic certification resources.

Dia del Agricultor Latino

Dia del Agricultor Latino is an all day event for Spanish speaking farmers. There will be 6 to 7 different workshops with topics ranging from identification and pest control, seed production and preservation, disaster preparedness planning, growing/production in the Willamette Valley, managing a farm business, and preserving and cooking your harvest.

DAL (Dia del Agricultor Latino) 2025

The focus of this event will be building soil health, growing food using organic methods, and pest identification and management.

Are you planning on pursuing organic certification, but filling out a certifier&#8217;s Organic System Plan (the application for getting certified) seems daunting? Join us for September&#8217;s New Roots Roundtable, where we&#8217;ll break down the sections of Organic System Plans and discuss what information certifiers are seeking in your application. Come and learn with fellow farmers in an engaging and informal space!

NW TOPP New Roots Roundtable: How to Fill Out an Organic System Plan

OSU Vegetable Research Farm, Corvallis, OR September 16, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free to attend, RSVP at: https://beav.es/NHB
This event features presentations by:
Lane Selman – Culinary Breeding Network 
Lucas Nebert – OSU Organic Extension &#038; Dry Farm Program 
Matt Davis – Faculty Research Assistant, OSU College of Agriculture 
Topics include: Methods for controlling blossom-end rot in dry-farmed tomatoes. A dry farm corn breeding project. Variety trials featuring sorghum, cowpeas, melons, and tomatoes
Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to taste the results of these trials.

OSU Vegetable Research Farm Dry Farm Field Day

Join the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) at the Rocky Mountain Regional Summit, an event designed to strengthen Tribal food systems in the region and improve access to vital resources that support Indian agriculture and food sovereignty.

Rocky Mountain Regional Summit

OSU researchers will present on dry-farming growing techniques and projects, including:
Methods for controlling blossom-end rot in dry-farmed tomatoes 
A dry farm corn breeding project 
Variety trials featuring sorghum, cowpeas, melons, and tomatoes
Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to taste the results of these trials.
Speakers include: 
Lane Selman – Culinary Breeding Network 
Lucas Nebert – OSU Organic Extension &#038; Dry Farm Program 
Matt Davis – Faculty Research Assistant, OSU College of Agriculture

Dry Farming Field Day @ the OSU Vegetable Farm

Washington Research Farm Field Day

Part 3 of our seed school. The final event will go over selecting, harvesting, cleaning and storing seeds. It will also cover how to save biennial plants over the winter to planted out in the spring.

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Transitioning to Organic: Seed Production

This tour will focusing on medium scale vegetable and fruit production in the Flathead Valley of Montana.

Strawberries and Veggies- a tour of certified organic produce farming in Northwest, MT

Organic Seed Production Training: Certifiers

Are you interested in organic certification and wondering how to perform a commercial availability search for seeds and stock? Any time a producer uses non-organic seeds or planting stock, a commercial availability search must be performed and recorded to show an earnest effort was first made to source organic seed. Join us for August&#8217;s New Roots Roundtable to get the 4-1-1 on effective seed/stock searches and how to record them. Come and learn with fellow farmers in an engaging and informal space!

New Roots Roundtable: Commercial Availability Searches

Guided by Oxbow’s Agriculture Program Manager, Anthony Reyes, you’ll explore the core principles of organic dry farming—a climate-resilient method that conserves water, reduces labor, and boosts flavor. Through real-time trials featuring tomatoes, squash, and drought-tolerant cover crops, you’ll gain insight into soil selection, field prep, varietal choice, and more. Whether you’re a new grower or seasoned farmer, this workshop offers practical tools and inspiration to grow with less—less water, less waste, and more impact.

Farm Tour: Organic Dry Farming

OSU Center for Urban Horticulture, Corvallis, OR August 20, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Free to attend, RSVP at: https://beav.es/NHu
Lucas Nebert, faculty with the OSU Organic Agriculture Program Team and OSU Dry Farm Program, will showcase variety trials featuring perennial kale, collards, leafy greens, cucumber melons, and more! Enjoy taste testing, resource sharing, networking, and discussions on dry farming experiences this season.

Oak Creak Dry Farm Field Day

The Rodale Institute, in collaboration with Bowhill Blueberry Farm, will host an Organic Blueberry Field Day on August 20. The event will cover topics including organic pest management, fertility, harvesting, and value-added processes. Farmers and community members are invited to join the field walk, engage in discussions, and attend presentations by experts.

Blueberry Field Day

Lucas Nebert, faculty with the OSU Extension Organics Team and Dry Farm Program, will showcase variety trials featuring perennial kale, collards, leafy greens, cucumber melons, and more! 
Enjoy taste testing, resource sharing, networking, and discussions on dry farming experiences this season.
Free to the public

Dry Farming Field Day @ the OSU Oak Creek Farm

Join the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) at the Northwest Regional Summit—an event tailored for Tribes and individual Tribal farmers, ranchers, fishers, food gatherers, and entrepreneurs, to explore emerging market opportunities, exchange knowledge, and cultivate partnerships.

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Monday, August 18th 9am-3pm &#038; Tuesday, August 19th 9am-5pm 
Monday Location: Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute in Moscow 
Tuesday Location(s): All day farm tours! Transportation provided! Itinerary below
Whether you’re looking to increase your own self-sufficiency or to add seed production to your market garden or farm offerings, there has never been a better time to relearn this vital part of our agricultural heritage. 
The two-day Seed School will cover a range of basics to grow high-quality organic seeds, including: 
Seed biology 
Flowers and pollination 
Growing seeds 
Harvesting and processing seeds 
Seed storage 
Seed literacy 
Wild seed harvesting 
Organic weed, pest, and disease control in seed crops 
Adding seed production to your market garden or farm 
Selection and on-farm crop improvement 
Opportunities for selling your seeds 
Monday&#8217;s lunch catered by Chef BunBun&#8217;s and featuring local ingredients
Tuesday will feature visits to the following locations: 
Flansburg Farm, Palouse WA 
USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center, Pullman WA 
USDA-ARS Germplasm Repository, Pullman WA 
LUNCH at Barm &#038; Wallops, featuring Don Scheuerman, Palouse Heritage Grain Project 
Thorn Creek Native Seeds, Genessee, Idaho
Questions about this event can be directed to casey.snakeriverseeds@gmail.com

Organic Seed School: Palouse / Moscow

Northwest Summit

Join us for a Field Day at Affinity Farm in Moscow, Idaho, followed by a 2-day Seed School!
Sunday, August 17th &#8211; Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Field Day: 
Sunday, August 17th at Affinity Farm in Moscow, Idaho
Tour highlights include: 
Organic urban seed production 
Dry and wet seed crop production 
Winnow Wizard seed cleaner 
Organic seed garlic production 
And more!
About Affinity Farm 
Established in 2002 on the northern edge of Moscow, Idaho, Affinity Farm is proud to be certified organic by the State of Idaho. They currently sell veggies at the Moscow Farmer&#8217;s Market, local restaurants, and wholesale to the Moscow Food Co-op. Each year they have increased the quantity and variety of crops to the Snake River Seed Co-op, and love the intentional action of engaging in a vital and integral regional seedshed. 
Seed School: 
Monday, August 18th &amp; Tuesday, August 19th 9am-5pm 
Location: Monday at Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute in Moscow 
Tuesday: All day farm tours! Transportation provided! Itinerary below
Whether you’re looking to increase your own self-sufficiency or to add seed production to your market garden or farm offerings, there has never been a better time to relearn this vital part of our agricultural heritage.
The two-day Seed School will cover a range of basics to grow high-quality organic seeds!
DAY 1: August 18th: 
Seed biology 
Flowers and pollination 
Seed saving 101 
Harvest timing for seeds 
Wet processing seeds 
Threshing and winnowing dry seeds 
Seed storage 
Seed literacy / Seed industry bigger-picture 
Adding seed production to your market garden or farm 
Selection and on-farm crop improvement 
Lunch featuring local ingredients by Chef Bun Bun&#8217;s
DAY 2: August 19th:
Tour of Flansburg Farm, Palouse WA 
Transitioning to organic grain production 
Tour of USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center, Pullman WA 
Cover crop research for organic production 
Soil fertility management and weed management for organic seed production 
Tour of USDA-ARS Germplasm Repository, Pullman WA 
National seed bank for garlic, beets, chard, and lettuce 
LUNCH at Barm &amp; Wallops, featuring Don Scheuerman, Palouse Heritage Grain Project 
Tour of Thorn Creek Native Seeds, Genessee, Idaho 
Wild seed harvesting 
Opportunities in native seed production 
Opportunities for selling your seeds

Affinity Farm Field Day and Palouse Seed School

Tour highlights include: 
Organic urban seed production 
Dry and wet seed crop production 
Winnow Wizard seed cleaner 
Organic seed garlic production 
And more! 
About Affinity Farm
Established in 2002 on the northern edge of Moscow, Idaho, Affinity Farm is proud to be certified organic by the State of Idaho. They currently sell veggies at the Moscow Farmer&#8217;s Market, local restaurants, and wholesale to the Moscow Food Co-op. Each year they have increased the quantity and variety of crops to the Snake River Seed Co-op, and love the intentional action of engaging in a vital and integral regional seedshed. Kelly serves on the board of directors for SRSC! 
Registration Required!

Affinity Farm Field Day

Part two of a three part &#8220;seed school&#8221;. This event will continue with information from our previous event in Q2. Swift River Farm owners will show participants their plots grown for seed. Participants will get hands on experience in choosing individual plants, looking at isolation techniques, and have the oppurtunity to ask questions about all things seed growing.

Seed School part 2

Wyoming State Fair

Registration Required!
Whether you’re looking to increase your own self-sufficiency or to add seed production to your market garden or farm offerings, there has never been a better time to relearn this vital part of our agricultural heritage. 
The two-day Seed School will cover a range of basics to grow high-quality organic seeds, including: 
Seed biology 
Flowers and pollination 
Growing seeds 
Harvesting and processing seeds 
Seed storage 
Seed literacy 
Wild seed harvesting 
Organic weed, pest, and disease control in seed crops 
Adding seed production to your market garden or farm 
Selection and on-farm crop improvement 
Opportunities for selling your seeds 
Lunches will be provided by Bluebird Bakery and feature local ingredients
Questions about this event can be directed to casey.snakeriverseeds@gmail.com

Organic Seed School: Sandpoint, Idaho

Join us for a Field Day at Greentree Naturals in Sandpoint, followed by a 2-day Seed School at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
August 10th &#8211; August 12th, 2025
Field Day 
Sunday, August 10th at Greentree Naturals Farm in Sandpoint, Idaho
Tour highlights include: 
Small-scale on-farm crop improvement 
Seed harvest and processing 
Season extension techniques 
Diversified enterprises 
Organic on-farm mentorship and education 
And more!
About Greentree Naturals Farm: 
Greentree Naturals is a diversified certified organic, small acreage vegetable farm located outside of Sandpoint, Idaho. They showcase a number of characteristics of today&#8217;s successful small farms: enterprise diversity, innovative marketing, and an interest in production improvement through applied, on-farm university-based research.
Diane and her husband Thom have worked tirelessly since 1990 to steward their 2.5 acre production gardens using succession planting, greenhouse and season extension techniques, and a comprehensive soil fertility program that includes cover cropping, green manures, and crop rotation. Their farm has been certified organic since 1992. Seed saving has been an important aspect of developing successful cold-hardy crops for our northern location on the 48th parallel.
Seed School: 
Monday, August 11th &amp; Tuesday, August 12th 9am-3pm 
Location: Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center and neighboring farms
Whether you’re looking to increase your own self-sufficiency or to add seed production to your market garden or farm offerings, there has never been a better time to relearn this vital part of our agricultural heritage.
The two-day Seed School will cover a range of basics to grow high-quality organic seeds, including: 
Seed biology 
Flowers and pollination 
Growing seeds 
Harvesting and processing seeds 
Seed storage 
Seed literacy 
Wild seed harvesting 
Organic weed, pest, and disease control in seed crops 
Adding seed production to your market garden or farm 
Selection and on-farm crop improvement 
Opportunities for selling your seeds 
Tuesday&#8217;s school will include a tour of Lone Mountain Farm! Other field trip locations TBD! 
Lunches will be provided by Bluebird Bakery and feature local ingredients!

Greentree Naturals Field Day and Panhandle Seed School

Registration Required! 
Tour highlights include: 
Small-scale on-farm crop improvement 
Seed harvest and processing 
Season extension techniques 
Diversified enterprises 
Organic on-farm mentorship and education 
And more! 
About Greentree Naturals Farm:
Greentree Naturals is a diversified certified organic, small acreage vegetable farm located outside of Sandpoint, Idaho. They showcase a number of characteristics of today&#8217;s successful small farms: enterprise diversity, innovative marketing, and an interest in production improvement through applied, on-farm university-based research. 
Diane and her husband Thom have worked tirelessly since 1990 to steward their 2.5 acre production gardens using succession planting, greenhouse and season extension techniques, and a comprehensive soil fertility program that includes cover cropping, green manures, and crop rotation. Their farm has been certified organic since 1992. Seed saving has been an important aspect of developing successful cold-hardy crops for our northern location on the 48th parallel.

Greentree Naturals Farm Field Day

Join the Organic Agriculture Team for a field day at Lewis-Brown Horticulture Farm (33329 Peoria Rd in Corvallis, OR) from 3:30-7:00 pm on August 5th, 2025. This event is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register by August 1st so we can estimate the number of attendees. Please register each person attending the event! 
This field day covers research on: naked barley and other small grain production, dry beans and other pulse production, symphylan management, and common vetch variety trials. Grain and pulse snacks will be provided by Oregon chefs and bakers using local ingredients while you have an opportunity to socialize, talk to the Organic Agriculture Team, and share ideas on how we can help meet your needs.

OSU Organic Agriculture Field Day

The Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (NW TOPP) is hosting a Field Day at Flying Coyote Farm on Tuesday, August 5 from 9:00 &#8211; 11:00am.
Flying Coyote Farm is a 37-acre diversified vegetable farm located in Sandy, OR. They grow over 100 varieties of certified organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
The event will begin with farm owner, Lili Tova sharing about the benefits of organic certification for diversified vegetable farms. We will then take a tour of Flying Coyote Farm. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Lili questions about the organic certification process throughout the event.
Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing.
Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nw-topp-field-day-at-flying-coyote-farm-tickets-1461929413229?aff=oddtdtcreator

Organic Vegetable Production Field Day at Flying Coyote Farm

Join Northwest TOPP at Flying Coyote Farm to learn about the benefits of organic certification as a diversified vegetable farm.

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Northwest TOPP Field Day: The Benefits of Going Organic as a Diversified Vegetable Farm

Visit the OSU organic variety field trials and learn from the OSU Organic Agriculture Extension team about grains and pulses. Featured Crops will include:
Grains: Barley, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Triticale, Kamut, Durum 
Pulses: various common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), lentils, chickpeas, favas, mung, adzuki, cowpea, tepary
Snacks with breeding work prepared by Hot Mama Salsa, Adrian Hale, Jordyn Bunting, Andrew Ross and Sydney Baumgardner.
Free and open to the public.

OSU Organic Grains and Pulses Field Day

Farmers will join this Farm Walk in the Yakama Nation to learn about managing a split operation – both conventional and organic – on a farm with over a century of family and cultural history. Learn about their commitment to tribal food sovereignty and security, and plans for expanding local food distribution partnerships. 
This Farm Walk is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). 
WSU Food Systems Program and Tilth Alliance have been collaboratively organizing Farm Walks since 2004. These farmer-to-farmer educational opportunities are hosted by organic, sustainable, and innovative farm and food businesses throughout Washington State. We aim to highlight our farmer hosts and their unique expertise and experiences. We reach new, beginning, and existing farmers seeking education, advice, and mentorship from these experienced farmers, as well as agricultural and food systems professionals.

Farm Walk with Yakama Nation Farms

OSA Quarterly Convening

This interactive virtual roundtable is designed for farmers navigating organic certification. Connect with a NW TOPP Organic Certification Specialist and fellow farmers to exchange tips, explore new resources, and ease the certification process.

New Roots Roundtable

Guided by Agriculture Program Manager Anthony Reyes, this immersive field walk will illustrate how Oxbow integrates conservation into food production—from soil health to buffer zones. You’ll gain practical tips, technical insights, and take-home resources to bring biodiversity-minded strategies into your own farms. This tour offers an inspiring path toward more holistic, habitat-conscious cultivation. This tour will also have a focus on incorporating biodiversity as it pertains to Organic regulations and provide resources and organizations that can help provide some funding or other support in implementing practices.

Farm Tour: Farming for Biodiversity

Farmers will join this Farm Walk in the Puyallup River Valley to learn from Mark and Katie Green about organic vegetable, fruit, and herb production, and being mentors in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) Mentorship Program. Our Northwest TOPP mentors are experienced organic producers with a wealth of knowledge to share on topics including organic recordkeeping, writing an organic system plan, and guidance specific to your area of production. A specialist from Oregon Tilth will be in attendance to answer any questions about the program. 
This Farm Walk is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). 
WSU Food Systems Program and Tilth Alliance have been collaboratively organizing Farm Walks since 2004. These farmer-to-farmer educational opportunities are hosted by organic, sustainable, and innovative farm and food businesses throughout Washington State. We aim to highlight our farmer hosts and their unique expertise and experiences. We reach new, beginning, and existing farmers seeking education, advice, and mentorship from these experienced farmers, as well as agricultural and food systems professionals.

Farm Walk with Wild Hare Organic Farm

Join us at Sun Stone Farms to discuss methods for growing vegetables, native plants, and hemp. In the words of the owners, “Sun Stone Farms vision is to become a beacon of sustainability, where people can learn, grow, and share their skills while fostering a deeper connection to the earth. Sun Stone Farms became more than just a farm—it’s a symbol of resilience, community, and the power of sharing. All lessons learned on the farm.” People from the Rodale Institute, Natural Resource Conversation Service, and Intertribal Agriculture Council will be present to provide their knowledges and services as they relate to growing food in tribal communities, organic certification, and more.

Sun Stone Farm Day

Organic Wild Crop Harvest workshop. This workshop will go over the concept of the USDA organic wild-crop harvest program, run through a mock certification application to go over what the process looks like and will also include a presentation from the local US Forest Service on how permits are created for non-timber forest products.

Wild Crop Harvest

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