2019 PROGRAM Guide to the MOSES Organic Farming Conference & Directory of Exhibitors, Sponsors, Presenters
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2019
PROGRAM
Guide to the MOSES Organic Farming Conference & Directory of Exhibitors, Sponsors, Presenters
Quick Guide to
WORKSHOPS & MEALS WELCOME TO MOSES 2019!
BREAKFAST For 30 years, people who have a passion for good food and good-
7:30 to 9:30 for-the-Earth farming have gathered here to share ideas, discover
new resources, and feel supported in their work. However you fit
WORKSHOP SESSION I into the organic, sustainable, regenerative movement, YOU are
8:30 to 10:00 welcome here at MOSES—this event is our common ground.
WORKSHOP SESSION II
We’ve done our best to create an event to inspire your success.
10:30 to Noon
We’ve listened to you to make this the event you want...right down
LUNCH to adding back note pages in this program. (We also have notepads
11:30 to 1:30 for sale in the bookstore.)
GENERAL SESSION We went back to solid workshop blocks this year—good-bye to
1:15 to 3:00 those confusing split sessions! We’ve spaced morning sessions a
half-hour apart to give you ample time to get around. And, while
WORKSHOP SESSION III the lunch line might look long, it moves quickly!
3:30 to 5:00
To celebrate our 30th conference, we pulled up those original
SUPPER (requires ticket) bands that made this event so endearing. Come early to the
5:00 to 7:00 (Thursday & Friday) Gathering Hall before keynotes to hear Synister Dane and the
Cosmonuts; catch The Organic Pheromones Thursday night; and,
be anything-but-square at our caller-led square dance Friday night.
MOSES CONFERENCE APP: IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, look for a MOSES team member (gold
Schedule your workshops & activities. ribbons on our name badges), one of our great “Green Force”
Mark must-see exhibitors. volunteers (green ribbons), or visit the HELP DESK in the South Hall
Connect with other attendees. lower lobby.
Post about your MOSES2019 experience!
This event is truly a community effort. Our sincere thanks to the
Find it in your phone’s app store. outstanding presenters, sponsors, food donors, and volunteers for
their contributions.
COVER PHOTO: We’re happy to welcome you to MOSES 2019—where we all grow!
Alternative Roots Farm, Madelia, MN
By Brooke Knisley ~ THE MOSES TEAM
Winner of the Program Cover Photo Contest
WIN FREE ADMISSION TO MOSES !
Submit photos of your farm for a chance to win 1 full
conference admission. You get recognized for the good
work you do, while MOSES gets authentic farming
photos to promote organic and sustainable farming!
mosesorganic.org/photo-contest MOSES 2020 IS FEB. 27-29 HERE IN LA CROSSE!
SCHEDULES & WORKSHOPS
Conference at a Glance: Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Conference at a Glance: Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conference at a Glance: Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Keynotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Workshops by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Workshops: Friday Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Workshops: Friday Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ENJOY YOUR CONFERENCE ! Workshops: Friday Session III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Workshops: Saturday Session I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WEAR YOUR NAME BADGE.
Please wear your name badge daily at the conference—don’t leave Workshops: Saturday Session II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
it at your hotel! It’s your pass to workshops, the Exhibit Hall, and Workshops: Saturday Session III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
meals—except suppers, which require tickets, purchased when you Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
registered or anytime at Check-In.
PARK FREE. TRACKS
Find free parking ramps on our website, in the conference app, and Crop Advisors: CEUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
on maps at Check-In. Or, take the conference shuttle. Schedule at
In Her Boots Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Check-In.
New Organic Stewards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
HANG YOUR COAT. Organic Research Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Coat racks are in the lower level near the south entrance to the
Arena Exhibit Hall. Follow the signs. MAPS
GET THE APP. Conference Center Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Use the free app to plan your day, see schedule updates, connect Exhibit Hall Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
with people, and post photos to the social feed.
Need help? See the Help Desk in South Hall lobby. DIRECTORIES
JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Exhibitors & Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tweet to @MOSESconference or #MOSES2019. Post on Instagram Workshop Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
with #MOSES2019. See photos on Facebook.com/MOSESorganic.
ACTIVITIES
REFRESH!
Find snack stations on the map on page 36. Fill your own water Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
bottle or get a pre-washed MOSES Conference glass mug with lid Film Screenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
for $5 in the MOSES Bookstore or the Help Desk in South Hall. It’s a
Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
great souvenir of your MOSES 2019 experience!
Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
STASH YOUR TRASH. Organic University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Help us reduce landfill trash by using the recycling and compost bins. Roundtable Discussions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Signs posted above each bin list items accepted.
LET THE WORLD KNOW YOU WERE HERE. #ConferenceProud CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Get your MOSES Conference T-shirt (just $18) before they sell out! About MOSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
These made-in-the-USA, 100% organic cotton shirts are sold in the
Conference Evaluation Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
MOSES Bookstore in North Hall.
Misc. Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
WI-FI: MOSES2019 | PASSWORD: blueriverseed Organic Farmers of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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THURSDAY AT A GLANCE
Time Activity Location Page Find your
8:00 - 10:00 am
8:00 - 10:00 am
Organic University Check-In
Continental Breakfast
Main Lobby
Dining Hall 55
workshop room:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm Organic University 60 Colors correspond to the map sections
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Organic Lunch Dining Hall 55 in the center of this book.
2:00 - 3:30 pm Film | Series of Short Films South Hall Up 56 SOUTH HALL LOWER: A, B, C, D
3:30 - 5:00 pm Film | One Good Year South Hall Up 56 Down the stairs from Check-In
5:00 - 8:00 pm Bookstore Open North Hall Up
SOUTH HALL UPPER: E, F
5:00 - 8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open Upper & Lower 39 Up the stairs from Check-In
5:00 - 7:00 pm Organic Supper Dining Hall 55
NORTH HALL: H, I
5:00 - 8:30 pm Conference Check-In Open Main Lobby
Through Concourse or Arena Exhibit Hall
6:00 - 7:00 pm Organic Research Forum Social South Hall Up 32
6:30 - 10:00 pm Social – Meet Your Conference Peers (cash bar & snacks) North Hall RADISSON: R, S
Enter through Skyway at rear of Concourse.
7:00 - 8:00 pm Conference Kick-Off | Farmer of Year Award Gathering Hall Workshop rooms are on the first floor.
8:00 - 9:30 pm VIP Reception (Private) Radisson
8:00 - 10:00 pm Film | Evolution of Organic + Q&A with Filmmaker South Hall Up 56
ANNEX: Z
Building just outside Check-In
9:00 - 11:00 pm Party – The Pheromones in Concert Hall 57
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FRIDAY AT A GLANCE
Time Activity Location Page WORKSHOP SESSION I 8:30 – 10:00
Employment Law | Pressman, Armstrong B
7:30 am - 7 pm Conference Check-In Open Main Lobby
Ginger & Turmeric | Driscoll F
7:30 - 9:30 am Continental Breakfast Dining Hall 55 Holistic Animal Health | Holliday, DVM Z
7:30 - 8:15 am In Her Boots | Women’s Health: Stress Management South Hall Up 30 Hybrid Rye | Frantzen, Nymand H
8:00 am - 6:30 pm Exhibit Hall & Bookstore Open Indigenous Food Systems | Finney D
8:30 - 10:00 am Workshop Session I See next column 8 Intro to Soil Fertility | Patton R
9:00 - 9:45 am Roundtable | Heirlooms for Market Farms Room S 34 LGBT+ Farming | Breckbill, Wypler E
Organic Certification | Holm, Adams I
9:00 - 10:00 am Film | Living Soil South Hall Up 56
Silvopasture in Practice | Gabriel C
9:45 - 10:30 am Roundtable | How Safe is Your Farm? Room S 34
Tomato Diseases | Silva, Gevens, Dawson A
10:00 - 10:30 am Film | Persistence + Conservation Generation South Hall Up 56
10:00 - 10:45 am In Her Boots | Cottage Food Q&A: Launch Food Biz at Home South Hall Up 30
10:30 am - Noon Workshop Session II See next column 10 WORKSHOP SESSION II 10:30 – 12:00
10:30 am - Noon Film | Evolution of Organic South Hall Up 56 Behind the Labels | Williams, Hughes I
11:00 - 11:45 am Roundtable | Business Mentoring from USDA and SCORE Room S 34 Beneficial Insects for Veg | Szendrei R
Cut Flowers | McKewan Z
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Organic Lunch Dining Hall 55
Family Farm Transfer | Matthews, Zetah, Schultz, O’Rourke C
Noon - 1:30 pm Meet the Researchers in Organic Research Poster Gallery South Hall Up 33
Local Food Systems | Meter, Goldenberg D
12:15 - 1:00 pm In Her Boots | Meet & Greet Women in Sustainable Ag South Hall Up 30 Native Plants | O’Connor B
12:30 - 1:15 pm Roundtable | Regenerative Ag Self-Assessment Scorecard Room S 34 Organic Inputs | Schroepfer E
1:00 - 1:30 pm Keynote Warm-Up with Synister Dane Gathering Hall 5 Organic Transition | Kusner, Moser F
1:30 - 3:00 pm Keynote Panel | Upholding the Legacy Gathering Hall 5 Regenerative Poultry | Haslett-Marroquin A
Resilient Livestock, Crops | Heins, Delate H
1:30 - 2:15 pm Roundtable | Grow With Farm To School Room S 34
2:30 - 3:15 pm Roundtable | Land Access Conversation Room S 34
3:00 - 4:00 pm Film | Dive! South Hall Up 56 WORKSHOP SESSION III 3:30 – 5:00
3:30 - 4:15 pm Roundtable | Planning Your Silvopasture - Consultation Time Room S 34 Elderberry as Cash Crop | Durham D
3:30 - 5:00 pm Workshop Session III See next column 12 Farm Bill & Organic | Harriott Z
4:00 - 5:00 pm Film | Grown in Detroit South Hall Up 56 Farm Business Partnerships | Panel A
4:30 - 5:15 pm Roundtable | Midwest Seed Production Room S 34 International Trade | Meyer R
New Technologies | Hughes, Greeson I
5:00 - 7:00 pm Organic Supper Dining Hall 55
Overwinter Bees | Allen, Metreaud E
5:30 - 6:30 pm In Her Boots | Women Landowners Meet-Up South Hall Up 30
Reduced Tillage, Cultivation | Silva H
6:00 - 7:00 pm Film | One Good Year South Hall Up 56 Soil: Underground Economy | Syburg C
6:30 - 7:30 pm New Farmer Mixer I - North Hall 29 State of Dairy Industry | Edelburg, Von Ruden F
6:30 - 11:00 pm Social Time & Cash Bar, Square Dance starts at 8:00 Gathering Hall 57 Vegetables for Wholesale | Pressman B
8:00 - 10:00 pm Film | Dreaming of a Vetter World + Q&A Panel South Hall Up 56
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SATURDAY AT A GLANCE
Time Activity Location Page WORKSHOP SESSION I 8:30 – 10:00
Cover Crops for Veg | Noltnerwyss A
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Conference Check-In Open Main Lobby
Farming in Climate Change | Todey, Rosmann R
7:30 - 9:30 am Continental Breakfast Dining Hall 55 Field Day Tips | Jurcek H
7:30 - 8:15 am In Her Boots | Amplifying Our Stories: Organic Message South Hall Up 30 Grazing Without Recipe | Mahalko C
7:45 - 8:15 am Roundtable | Farmers and Beekeepers Unite Room S 35 Historia agricultor orgánico | Zamora E
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Exhibit Hall & Bookstore Open Upper & Lower 39 Mycoremediation | Cotter B
Organic Check-Off | Delate, Meyer, Riddle F
8:30 - 10:30 am Workshop Session I See next column 16
Protect Your Farm Business | Stein, Behar Z
9:00 - 9:45 am Roundtable | Overcome “Intermediate” Farmer Challenges Room S 35
Time-Saving Designs | Jadrnicek I
9:00 - 10:00 am Xerces Consultations South Hall Up 54 Your Body | Gosewisch D
9:00 - 10:00 am Film | Dive! South Hall Up 56
9:45 - 10:30 am Roundtable | Research Results of “Organic for All” Study Room S 35
10:00 - 10:45 am In Her Boots | Women in Meat Meet-Up South Hall Up 30 WORKSHOP SESSION II 10:30 – 12:00
Beyond Till vs. No-Till | Sciligo F
10:00 - 11:00 pm Film | Grown in Detroit South Hall Up 56
Farming While Black | Penniman C
10:30 am - Noon Workshop Session II See next column 18 Finances in Tough Economy | Dietmann D
11:00 - 11:45 am Roundtable | Strategies to Address Marketing Challenges Room S 35 How to Deal with Drift | Ends, Johnson I
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Film | Dreaming of a Vetter World South Hall Up 56 Industrial Hemp | Parr Z
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Organic Lunch Dining Hall 55 Organic Seed Industry | Healy, Shelton B
Pastured Hog Management | Dukes R
Noon - 1:30 pm Meet the Researchers in Research Poster Gallery South Hall Up 33
Small Grains for Brewing | Wiersma H
12:15 - 1:00 pm In Her Boots | Diversification: Farmstays & Dinners South Hall Up 30
Stress Management | Matthews A
12:30 - 1:15 pm Roundtable | Food Sovereignty & Farmworker Movement Room S 35 Tools for Soil Health | Morrone, Titus, Snapp E
1:00 - 1:30 pm Keynote Warm-Up with Synister Dane Gathering Hall 5
1:30 - 3:00 pm Keynote “Future is in Good Hands” Gathering Hall 5
2:30 - 3:15 pm Roundtable | Fair Trade’s Role in Organic Room S 35 WORKSHOP SESSION III 3:30 – 5:00
Best Organic System Plan | Halley C
3:00 - 4:00 am Film | Living Soil South Hall Up 56
Farmers as Leaders | Marion E
3:30 - 5:00 pm Workshop Session III See next column 20
Herbs for Health | Conroy H
4:00 - 5:30 pm Film | Series of Short Films South Hall Up 56
Maple Sugaring | Finney B
Marketing & Branding 101 | Lohr D
NRCS Practices | Pillsbury, Morris R
Shop the Conference Bookstore! Organic Grain Marketing | Fernholz, Bovay, Eisler I
Perennials for Market Farms | Hintz A
Books about Farming & Food
Soil for High Yields | Zimmer Z
Hand-Picked Titles | Presenter Books
Trees for Livestock | Gabriel F
Branded Merchandise (#OrganicProud)
T-Shirts | Mugs | Bags | Notepads | More!
Get the app!
No-Spray Signs to Protect Your Fields Create your own conference
schedule with notices so
North Hall Upper Level
you won’t miss a thing!
Thursday 5 – 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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KEYNOTES
FRIDAY KEYNOTE PANEL SATURDAY KEYNOTES
1:30 - 3 p.m. | Gathering Hall 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Gathering Hall
Upholding the Legacy The Future: Organic in Good Hands
Wrap up your conference experience with a “flight” of keynotes
Moderator: John Mesko, Executive Director, MOSES from several of today’s young farmers. Their passion for organic
The organic farming movement has always been about sharing farming and the work they’re doing on their farms and in the
knowledge and building community—the very essence of this organic community frames an encouraging picture for the move-
conference. These elders in the organic movement explore the ment’s future.
movement’s roots, the origin of the MOSES Conference 30 years
ago, and their vision for the movement’s future.
Alicia Razvi is a self-proclaimed micro farmer in
Audrey Arner has a perennial polyculture farm her fourth season of CSA, Halal poultry, and
In Minnesota, with grass-fed beef, fruits, nuts, value-added goods. She’s passionate about
ornamentals, medicinals, art, and farmstays. growing food and lobbying for the future of
She served on the MOSES Board of Directors for agriculture.
six years, and as president from 2008 to 2010.
Danny Borgerding is a 5th-generation farmer with
Atina Diffley is an organic farmer, farm educator, an organic dairy farm. Despite all the dairy
and author of Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic industry is going through, he is optimistic and
Farming Works. She and her husband ran believes family farms have a firm place in support-
Gardens of Eagan, one of the first certified ing rural communities.
organic produce farms in the Midwest. Atina
also served on the MOSES board.
Dayna Burtness Nguyen raises pastured pigs and
Faye Jones was part of the group that estab- recently launched an incubator program for
lished this conference. She became the first beginning farmers. With her heart in regenerative
director of MOSES, a position she held for over farming,shehasbeenatthefrontlinesbattlingcorporate-
17 years. She is a consultant, volunteer, and a controlled agriculture and factory farms.
farmer, raising grass-fed beef with her husband
on their farm in Wisconsin.
Jim Riddle has been helping shape “organic” KEYNOTE WARM-UP BAND
since its very beginning. His many board 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Gathering Hall
positions includes time on the National Organic
Standards Board. He and his wife, Joyce Ford,
Synister Dane and the Cosmonuts
own Blue Fruit Farm—they are the 2019 MOSES Get to the Gathering Hall early to hear the band—this creative
Organic Farmers of the Year. group played the MOSES Conference for years. Hear the songs you
loved, and maybe some clever new tunes!
George Siemon was an early organizer of
Organic Valley and serves as its CEO. He has
been influential in the organic farming move-
ment and helped grow the organic dairy
movement. He also served on the National
Organic Standards Board.
Francis Thicke has a doctorate in soil science
and has been an organic farmer for over 30
years. He also served on the National Organic
Standards Board, and was on the first MOSES
board of directors.
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WORKSHOPS BY CATEGORY
BUSINESS, MARKETING CERTIFICATION
& MANAGEMENT & LABELING FARMING SYSTEMS
Employment Law for Farmers Navigate Organic Certification Silvopasture in Practice
Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room B) Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room I) Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room C)
Passing the Torch: Family Farm Transfer Behind the Labels Add Native Plants to Your Farm
Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room C) Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room I) Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room B)
Healthy Farm Business Partnerships International Trade Reduced Tillage & Cultivation for Soil Health
Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room A) Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room R) Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room H)
Protect Your Farm Business Organic Check-Off Time- & Money-Saving Designs & Techniques
Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room Z) Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room F) Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room I)
Finances in a Tough Farm Economy How to Deal with Drift Beyond Till vs. No-Till
Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room D) Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room I) Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room F)
Marketing & Branding 101 Write Your Best Organic System Plan NRCS Practices to Regenerate Your Farm
Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room D) Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room C) Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room R)
HEALTH & LEADERSHIP
FIELD CROPS HOMESTEADING & COMMUNITY
Hybrid Rye Homemade for Sale LGBT+ Farming for Land Justice
Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room H) Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room D) Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room E)
Knock Down Barriers to Organic Transition Regenerative Poultry System Successful Local Food Systems
Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room F) Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room A) Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room D)
New Technologies for Farm & Field Overwinter Bees Successfully Farm Bill & Future of Organic
Management Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room E) Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room Z)
Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room I)
Your Body: Tried & True Field Day Tips
Farming in a Changing Climate Your Farm’s Most Valuable Tool Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room H)
Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room R) Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room D)
Farming While Black
Small Grains for Brewing & Milling Stress Management for Stressful Times Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room C)
Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room H) Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room A)
Farmers as Leaders
Organic Grain Marketing Herbs for Health Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room E)
Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room I) Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room H)
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LIVESTOCK MARKET FARMING ADDITIONAL TRACKS
Holistic Animal Health Ecological Management of Tomato Diseases
Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room Z) Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room A)
NEW ORGANIC STEWARDS
Livestock & Cover Crops for Resilience Beneficial Insects for Vegetables
Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room H) Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room R) IN HER BOOTS
State of the Dairy Industry Grow Vegetables for Wholesale
Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room F) Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room B) ORGANIC RESEARCH FORUM
Grazing Without a Recipe Cover Crops for the Diverse Vegetable Farm
Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room C) Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room A) SPANISH INTERPRETATION
Pastured Hog Management Explore the Organic Seed Industry
Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room R) Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room B)
Trees for Livestock Food & Medicine Perennials for Market Farms Get signs at MOSES 2019
Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room F) Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room A) to protect your fields!
SOILS SPECIALTY CROPS
Intro to Soil Fertility Ginger & Turmeric in the North
Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room R) Friday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room F)
Organic Inputs Demystified Cut Flowers for the Market Farm
Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room E) Friday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room Z)
Soil’s Underground Economy Elderberry as a Cash Crop
Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room C) Friday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room D)
Mycoremediation Historia de un agricultor orgánico
Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room B) (History of an Organic Farmer) 18x23” weather-resistant plastic
Saturday I – 8:30 a.m. (Room E)
Tools to Understand Soil Health $15/pair
Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room E) Industrial Hemp: Wisconsin’s 2018 Season
Saturday II – 10:30 a.m. (Room Z)
Soil Health for High Yields MOSES Bookstore
Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room Z) Apples as a New Enterprise North Hall Upper Level
Saturday III – 3:30 p.m. (Room B)
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FRIDAY WORKSHOP SESSION I 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Room A programs, plus other issues. Learn how to get work done while
complying with farm labor laws.
ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF TOMATO DISEASES Ariel Pressman has been an organic farmer for seven years. His
Diseases are a regular problem when growing organic tomatoes, Seed to Seed Farm, a 13-acre certified organic vegetable farm, grew
but many strategies can lessen their occurrence and impact. vegetables entirely for wholesale customers.
Variety selection, crop rotation, protected growing environments, Rachel Armstrong is the founder and head of Farm Commons,
row spacing, trellising, and the judicious use of inputs all can help. a nonprofit legal education organization dedicated to empowering
Come ready to share your own best management strategies. farmers with business law.
Erin Silva, Ph.D., works in plant pathology at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the state’s organic and sustainable
cropping systems specialist, focusing on vegetables, row crops, and
pastures. Room C
Tina Wu is a graduate research assistant in plant pathology at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison. SILVOPASTURE IN PRACTICE
Amanda Gevens, Ph.D., is an associate professor and Extension This holistic approach to livestock farming, where trees, shrubs,
plant pathologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. grasses, and forbs are combined to benefit animals and the planet,
Julie Dawson, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of horticulture at is rated among the best for carbon sequestration by Project
the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Drawdown. Silvopasture offers producers resiliency in the extreme
conditions of a changing climate. Learn the basics to get started on
your farm or homestead.
Steve Gabriel is agroforestry extension specialist for the Cornell
Room B Small Farm Program, and co-owner of Wellspring Forest Farm &
School in New York state. He the author of Silvopasture and co-
EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR FARMERS
author of Farming the Woods.
Get practical tips and clear explanations of the law from an
attorney and an experienced farm owner/manager. We’ll cover
wage and hour rules, independent contractor and intern classifica-
tions, workers’ compensation, discrimination, “migrant” and H2A Room D
HOMEMADE FOR SALE
Diversify farm income with value-added products under your
state’s “cottage food” legislation—laws that allow specific, non-
hazardous foods to be made in home kitchens and sold to the
public—from salsa with your extra tomatoes to offering a bread
share to CSA members.
Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are co-authors of Homemade
for Sale, the authoritative national guide for cottage food start-ups.
Kivirist, who manages the MOSES In Her Boots project, was a plaintiff
in the successful lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin that lifted the
ban on the sale of home baked goods.
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and friendly organic Room E
LGBT+ FARMING FOR LAND JUSTICE
certification services The LGBT+ community offers a perspective that can help sustain-
able farms further alternative practices and promote justice.
We’ll highlight collaborative economic models and contributions
Midwestern queer farmers are making in local food systems.
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sexual orientation and gender identity, join us as we think outside
the box about farming. NAVIGATE ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
Hannah Breckbill founded Humble Hands Harvest, a diversified The rapidly growing organic market offers a great opportunity
farm in Iowa. for farmers, food processors, and handlers, but navigating the
Jaclyn Wypler is a sociology graduate student at the University of USDA National Organic Program certification process can seem
Wisconsin-Madison. daunting. We’ll steer you through the whole process, explain the
records you’ll need to keep, and give you insights on working with
a certification agency.
Mariann Holm is an independent organic inspector and on the
Room F team of organic specialists working with MOSES.
Kristen Adams is a certification specialist and inspector for MOSA.
GINGER & TURMERIC IN THE NORTH
Learn how to grow these tropical plants in the Upper Midwest
with or without a hoop house. Take a step-by-step approach to
production from seed sourcing and preparation, through planting,
fertilizing, hilling, harvesting and cleaning, topped off with ideas Room R
for marketing these crops. Also, you’ll hear results of a recent on-
farm study about critical ginger growing temperatures. INTRO TO SOIL FERTILITY
Melissa Driscoll owns Seven Songs Organic Farm in Minnesota, Nutrient-rich soil yields nutrient-rich food. Gain an understand-
where she grows garlic, ginger, turmeric, tomatoes, peppers, and ing of the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of the soil
Animal Welfare Approved eggs. ecosystem so you can capitalize on the soils’ natural ability to
provide plant-available nutrients. Explore the fundamental aspects
of soil science, soil testing, and nutrient cycling, as well as cropping
strategies and inputs to optimize soil fertility and crop productivity
Room H on your farm.
Jamie Patton works with the University of Wisconsin-Extension’s
HYBRID RYE nutrient and pest management program.
Hybrid rye is a cost-effective crop with high-yield potential and
improved nutrient efficiency that also provides good weed and
disease suppression. Learn how to manage hybrid rye in different
crop rotations and incorporate it in livestock feeding as whole Room Z
plant silage or grain.
Tom Frantzen has a 320-acre diversified organic farm in NE HOLISTIC ANIMAL HEALTH
Iowa. He and his wife, Irene, were the 2009 MOSES Organic Farmers Animals have an innate nutritional wisdom. Learn to “read” what
of the Year. your animals are telling you they need. We’ll explore the relation-
Claus Nymand is a farmer and the product manager of hybrid ship between soil fertility, mineral supplementation, and animal
rye in North America for KWS Cereals USA. He has been working health and provide common sense guidelines you can use to
with hybrid rye for the past 15 years. improve the health of your livestock.
Richard J. Holliday, DVM, has been actively involved in promot-
ing holistic veterinary medicine for over 50 years. His book, A Holistic
Vet’s Prescription for a Healthy Herd, was published by Acres, USA
in 2015.
BUILDING A
STRONG, LOCAL
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9FRIDAY WORKSHOP SESSION II 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Room A Stephanie Zetah is a regenerative farmer at New Story Farm in
Minnesota. She has been through the farm transition process and has
REGENERATIVE POULTRY SYSTEM resources and experience to share.
In this innovative Poultry-Centered Regenerative Agriculture Madeline Schultz has helped her parents transition their family
System, egg layers and meat birds graze paddocks seeded with farm in Iowa.
grains beneath a cover canopy of perennial nut and fruit bushes Melissa O’Rourke is an attorney and farm & agribusiness man-
and economically valuable forest species. Explore the thinking agement specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
behind this system and learn how the Tree-Range™ brand is
helping farmers aggregate their production. Discover this national
opportunity to build a regenerative poultry industry.
Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin works for Main Street Project Room D
in Minnesota. He's a founder of Peace Coffee, and more recently, the
SUCCESSFUL LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS
Regenerative Agriculture Alliance.
Local food systems should build health, wealth, connection, and
capacity in rural and urban communities. However, “local” food
efforts often don't achieve these ends. We've traveled the country
Room B and will share economic structures and communities that are suc-
ceeding in these areas, and show you how their approaches could
ADD NATIVE PLANTS TO YOUR FARM strengthen your organic food marketing.
From soil health to pollinator habitat, native plants are an impor- Ken Meter, one of the most experienced food system analysts in
tant part of any holistic farm system. Learn about the ecological the U.S., co-wrote the USDA Economic Impacts Toolkit, and co-edited
benefits native plants provide, and explore seed mix design, site a forthcoming food system assessments book.
preparation, seeding, maintenance, and more so you can success- Megan Phillips Goldenberg, New Growth Associates, brings
fully establish plantings on your farm. seasoned experience producing feasibility studies, economic analysis,
Kaitlyn O'Connor works for Prairie Moon Nursery, which provides and policy recommendation.
over 700 species of native plants for woodlands, wetlands, and prairies.
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ORGANIC INPUTS DEMYSTIFIED
PASSING THE TORCH: FAMILY FARM TRANSFER Confused by all the crop inputs available? Learn how to identify
The generational divide can be a challenge to cross when you're what your soil needs and match that with the best input to achieve
trying to plan your farm's succession. We'll discuss ways to commu- optimum crop production and quality. Get insights to help you
nicate and resolve conflict, plus share strategies that have worked understand soil tests and recommendations so you can build a
to create legal security that suits everyone involved. crop fertility program that is both productive and cost-effective.
Ted Matthews is a mental health practitioner with over 30 years James Schroepfer is a field agronomist for Ag Resource
of professional counseling experience with farmers. He is the director Consulting. He also has an organic crop and livestock farm in
of Rural Minnesota Mental Health Support. Minnesota.
REGENERATE
THE MIDWEST
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KNOCK DOWN BARRIERS TO ORGANIC TRANSITION BENEFICIAL INSECTS FOR VEGETABLES
The transition to organic means an investment and risks for Beneficial insects such as pollinators and natural enemies are
conventional row crop farmers. If you're interested in organic, but crucial in organic production. They provide free ecosystem services
have been concerned about unknown financials, nutrient sources, such as pollination and pest control. Learn about key beneficials
and weed control, this is the workshop for you. We'll discuss the ag- that occur in vegetable fields and best practices to assure their
ronomics and financial implications of transition, suggest rotations, success.
and share what has and hasn't worked for others in your shoes. Zsofia Szendrei, Ph.D., is an associate professor and the
Dani Kusner leads The Anderson's nutrient management and vegetable entomologist at Michigan State University.
organic transition program. She is a certified crop adviser.
Matt Moser is an account manager for The Andersons.
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CUT FLOWERS FOR THE MARKET FARM
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Wondering how to provide your customers with a beautiful array
LIVESTOCK & COVER CROPS FOR RESILIENCE of cut flowers without adding a lot of extra work to your market
See the results of an organic research project conducted at 3 loca- farm? Several cut flower varieties can be easily incorporated into
tions in Minnesota, Iowa, and Pennsylvania where cattle grazed vegetable planting schedules. Learn about all facets of producing
rye and wheat cover crops. We'll talk about forage quality, livestock these great-selling flowers, from sourcing seed, planting schemes,
gains, improved soil fertility, and the economics of incorporating to harvesting, storage, and marketing.
livestock and cover crops in an organic production system. Jeanie McKewan started Brightflower Farm in 2006 and is
Brad Heins teaches dairy management at the University of located in NW Illinois. She successfully grows and markets many
Minnesota's West Central Research Center. He also serves on the varieties of specialty cut flowers and plants for designers, flower
Minnesota Organic Advisory Task Force and Minnesota Institute for shops, and various wholesale markets.
Sustainable Agriculture Board of Directors.
Kathleen Delate, Ph.D., is a professor of both horticulture and
agronomy at Iowa State University, where she is responsible for
research, extension, and teaching in organic agriculture.
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BEHIND THE LABELS
USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified, Animal Welfare Approved, Information and resources for
Regenerative, Certified Naturally Grown. We'll uncover what organic grain production
these labels mean and help you decide which works best for your
farm products. Confused consumers also will find insights in this
workshop. Annual conference: Jan 24-25, 2020
On-farm field days
Rhys Williams directs The Good Acre and has over 20 years of Farmer learning hubs
experience as an organic farmer. Partnership with MOSES mentoring program
Melissa Hughes has been general counsel and director of gov- OGRAIN Compass financial tool for transition
ernment affairs for Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative since 2003. Online resources
Listserv on organic grain production join-ograin@lists.wisc.edu
She is president of the board of the Organic Trade Association.
https://ograin.cals.wisc.edu
Contact Harriet Behar, harriet.organic@gmail.com 608-872-2164
OGRAIN is a partnership of the UW-UWEX Organic and Sustainable
Cropping Systems lab, UW CIAS and MOSES, supported by a grant from
the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.
11FRIDAY WORKSHOP SESSION III 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Room A Room D
HEALTHY FARM BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS ELDERBERRY AS A CASH CROP
A healthy farm partnership should include an exit strategy in case Known for centuries as a medicinal plant, elderberry only recently
that partnership ends. This is especially true for women, who may was domesticated. This two-crop perennial (flowers and berries)
have to leave the farm and the work and finances that go with is much sought after in the health and specialty food markets. Get
it. Get advice to help you develop a strong partnership plan that tips on variety selection, successful establishment, management of
protects you, your family, and your farm. perennial stands, plus harvest and storage techniques. Take home
Bridget Holcomb heads WFAN, a nonprofit that supports women your own elderberry cutting.
in a just food system through individual and community power. Terry Durham owns and operates River Hills Harvest brand
Linda Halley, a longtime organic farmer, currently manages elderberry products.
Gwenyn Hill Farm, a 400-acre Wisconsin farm transitioning to
organic.
Angie Sullivan is the agriculture program supervisor and
organic and specialty crop consultant for the Wisconsin Dept. of Room E
Trade and Consumer Protection.
Rachel Armstrong is the founder and head of Farm Commons, OVERWINTER BEES SUCCESSFULLY
a nonprofit legal education organization dedicated to empowering Beekeepers have struggled in recent years to keep their hives
farmers with business law. alive through winter. By focusing on factors you can control, you
Margaret Smith is an Iowa farmer and an agronomist for can set up your bees for wintering success. We’ll cover organic
Albert Lea Seed. management techniques to control mites, queen stock selection,
integrated pest management, and the equipment you’ll need.
Kristy Lynn Allen is owner and head beekeeper at The Beez
Kneez, a Minneapolis-based group focused on honey production,
Room B beekeeper education, and pollinator advocacy.
Yuuki Metreaud works for the University of Minnesota Bee Lab,
GROW VEGETABLES FOR WHOLESALE and owns and operates Boreal Apiaries.
Growing wholesale vegetables, once the domain of only large-
scale farms, has increasingly become a market that small- to
mid-scale farms are pursuing. Learn about all aspects of growing
for wholesale markets, including equipment, labor, and marketing,
to see if this market is right for your farm.
Ariel Pressman has been an organic farmer for seven years. His
Seed to Seed Farm, a 13-acre certified organic vegetable farm, grew
vegetables entirely for wholesale customers.
Room C
SOIL’S UNDERGROUND ECONOMY
Farmers and scientists continue to gain greater understanding
of the relationship between soil biology and plant mineral avail-
ability. Tap into ancient wisdom mixed with modern technology to
improve your understanding of this underground economy. Learn
how to use this understanding to improve your farm’s soil health,
crop health, and ultimately, livestock and human health.
Sandy Syburg, a certified organic farmer from Wisconsin, co-
founded Purple Cow Organics, creator of organic and biological soil
media and amendments.
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STATE OF THE DAIRY INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL TRADE
The dairy industry is broken. Wisconsin lost over 600 farms in 2018. The global organic marketplace is constantly shifting, making your
Dairy production has changed tremendously in the last 50 years farm products more or less desirable. Gain an understanding of the
with larger farms, corporate ownership, and reduced demand global marketplace and learn how to interpret its forecast so you
that’s creating markets flush with product on both the conven- can make better decisions about what to grow and market.
tional and organic side. We’ll cover the issues and share ways we Melody Meyer was the founding director of the UNFI Foundation
can pull together to advocate for change. and served many years on the board of the Organic Trade Association.
Patty Edelburg owns and operates Front-Page Holsteins with
120 cows and 400 acres of corn and alfalfa. She is vice president of
the National Farmers Union.
Darin Von Ruden owns a 230-acre organic dairy farm in Room Z
Wisconsin. He is president of Wisconsin Farmers Union and secretary
FARM BILL & FUTURE OF ORGANIC
of National Farmers Union.
Hear the latest on the Farm Bill as well as the policy needs identi-
fied at Organic 2051, the forum on the future of farming held just
prior to MOSES 2019. Learn about changes and implementation
Room H of programs related to conservation, research, organic transition,
and other areas that impact your farm. Discuss ideas to advance
REDUCED TILLAGE & CULTIVATION FOR SOIL HEALTH federal policy that supports a healthy and competitive organic and
Improving soil health is a foundational goal of organic systems. sustainable production system.
However, the tillage and cultivation in organic management can Nichelle Harriott is a policy specialist at The National
have a negative impact. Learn how you can integrate reduced Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.
tillage and cultivation techniques across your rotation through Steve Etka is legislative director for the National Organic
equipment selection, use of cover crops, crop rotations, interseed- Coalition, based in Washington D.C. He is also a consultant special-
ing, roller-crimping, and direct seeding. izing in federal policy issues related to agriculture, environment, and
Erin Silva, Ph.D., works in plant pathology at the University food system reform.
of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the state’s organic and sustainable
cropping systems specialist, focusing on vegetables, row crops, and
pastures.
Room I DO YOU KNOW ALL
NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR FARM & FIELD MANAGEMENT WE CAN DO FOR YOU?
Farmers who are natural innovators and open to unconventional O R G A N I C • N O N - G M O • S P E C I A LT Y
approaches to farm management will enjoy this discussion of the
benefits and potential hazards of new and adapted technologies.
We’ll share approaches to technology that fit various budgets, and N U T R I E N TS
surprise you with at least a couple of concepts you might not have CROP INSURANCE
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Whilden Hughes is a sixth generation farmer from Wisconsin.
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COVER CROPS FOR THE DIVERSE VEGETABLE FARM YOUR BODY: YOUR FARM’S MOST VALUABLE TOOL
If you’re tilling to control weeds, you should be cover crop- Just like the tools you rely on to perform your chores, your body
ping before and after vegetables to rebuild your soil. Hear how needs attention to function well. Learn the basics of healthy body
Crossroads Community Farm reaps the benefits and overcomes movement, how to prevent injury or compensate for a current
the challenge of managing cover crops during a busy vegetable injury. Harness the same creativity and persistence you use to keep
growing season—even finding a window to grow legumes as a the farm going to keep yourself going for years to come!
nitrogen source. Laura Gosewisch is a certified massage therapist and market
Mike Noltnerwyss runs Crossroads Community Farm near vegetable grower who provides real-world perspective on self-care,
Madison, growing 20 acres of vegetables for a 400-box CSA, farmers injury prevention, and recovery when there’s work to be done.
market, and wholesale.
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Room B
HISTORIA DE UN AGRICULTOR ORGÁNICO (History of an Organic Farmer)
MYCOREMEDIATION JSM Organics specializes in strawberries. Learn how the farm is
Many species of edible fungi produce powerful enzymes that revitalizing a sense of community while providing a high quality
can break down pesticides, hydrocarbons, and chlorinated product and a higher quality farmer-to-customer experience
compounds. Native mushrooms can filter or destroy pathogenic through charitable food donations and hands-on education.
bacteria in failing septic systems and manure ponds. Learn how Javier Zamora, a farmer from Mexico, is an ALBA graduate and
mushrooms perform these miraculous tasks and how to develop a owner of JSM Organics in California, growing affordable organic food
living barrier or filtration system customized to your farm’s needs. for the local community.
Tradd Cotter is a microbiologist, mycologist, and author of
Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation.
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mid-scale farm. Get ideas for no-till systems, automated CSA deliv-
ORGANIC CHECK-OFF ery, greenhouse heating, produce washing, and pastured poultry.
Since the USDA halted a mandatory organic check-off to fund Shawn Jadrnicek has been a nursery grower, extension agent,
research and promotion of organic, members of the organic sector arborist, landscaper, manager of Clemson University’s Student
are looking at a voluntary check-off program called GRO Organic. Organic Farm, and now is manager of Wild Hope Farm in South
Learn about this option and hear different perspectives on the Carolina. He’s also the author of The Bio-Integrated Farm.
need for organic research, promotion, and consumer education.
Weigh in with your own “big idea” to advance organic.
Kathleen Delate, Ph.D., is a professor of both horticulture
and agronomy at Iowa State University, where she is responsible for Room R
research, extension, and teaching in organic agriculture.
Melody Meyer was the founding director of the UNFI Foundation FARMING IN A CHANGING CLIMATE
and served many years on the board of the Organic Trade Association. Climate change is causing extreme weather events and impacting
Jim Riddle has been an organic farmer, gardener, inspector, edu- where and how we can grow various crops. We’ll look at the affects
cator, policy analyst, author, and avid organic eater for more than 30 on diseases, insects, and soil, and explore what farmers are doing
years. He and his wife own and operate Blue Fruit Farm in Minnesota. to adapt.
They are the 2019 MOSES Organic Farmers of the Year. Dennis Todey directs the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, research-
ing climate change and its impact on agriculture and water resources.
Ron Rosmann operates Rosmann Family Farms in Iowa with his
family. They were the 2018 MOSES Organic Farmers of the Year.
Room H
TRIED & TRUE FIELD DAY TIPS
Field days provide a great way to share your production methods Room Z
and innovative ideas. Learn how to pick effective partners, create
and maintain a network following, and engage your attendees. PROTECT YOUR FARM BUSINESS
Leave confident you can plan, promote, and host a successful field Flood, hail, drought, early frost, crashing market prices—these can
day. be disastrous to a farm. Discover how a small investment in insur-
Kirsten Jurcek is a beef grazier and educator with Glacierland ance can provide a safety net for your farm business. We’ll explain
RC&D. She has coordinated and hosted over 125 field days and the options for coverage and the farm documentation you’ll need,
pasture walks. offer advice on working with a crop insurance agent and process-
ing a claim, and give you a crop insurance guidebook.
Michael Stein is an attorney and scientist based in Washington,
Room I D.C., where he works with members of Congress and the USDA on
organic policy.
TIME- & MONEY-SAVING DESIGNS & TECHNIQUES Harriet Behar, head of the National Organic Standards Board,
Learn techniques and equipment hacks to make farming easier! has been an organic farmer, inspector, educator, and organic advo-
Drawing on the concepts in The Bio-Integrated Farm, we’ll explore cate who understands the value of crop insurance.
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17SATURDAY WORKSHOP SESSION II 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Room A Leah Penniman, author of Farming While Black, is on a mission to
end racism in the food system. She farms at Soul Fire Farm in New York.
STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR STRESSFUL TIMES
Many factors impact your farm’s success and can cause stress in
your life. Learn how to reduce your stress level by focusing on the Room D
things you can change, not those outside of your control. Explore
how you deal with stress so you can communicate better with your FINANCES IN A TOUGH FARM ECONOMY
partner and family to help each other through stressful times. Managing farm finances can be a challenge even in the best of
Ted Matthews is a mental health practitioner with over 30 years times. When the farm economy takes a tumble, a farm’s survival
of professional counseling experience with farmers. He is the director may depend on careful analysis of records and skillful financial
of Rural Minnesota Mental Health Support. decision-making. Learn how to create and analyze fundamental
financial statements, focusing on key numbers to monitor. Plus, get
tips to help you persevere until better days return.
Paul Dietmann is a senior lending officer at Compeer Financial.
Room B He co-wrote Fearless Farm Finances: Farm Financial Management
Demystified.
EXPLORE THE ORGANIC SEED INDUSTRY
Seeds are foundational to a successful farm. Learn how the organic
seed industry works, and discover practical ways you can partici-
pate in variety development to influence which crops and traits Room E
get improved. Farmer Kat Becker, UW researcher Julie Dawson, and
Pete Zuck of Johnny’s Selected Seeds also will share their insights TOOLS TO UNDERSTAND SOIL HEALTH
on variety trials and participatory breeding projects. Soil health is a function of soil biology, chemistry, and physical
Kitt Healy is the Midwest research and education associate for properties. Explore tools, including a free phone app and low-cost
the Organic Seed Alliance. test kits, and what they can tell you about your soil. Learn how to
Adrienne Shelton is the East Coast organic product specialist for use soil health information to improve your farm management.
Vitalis Organic Seeds. Vicki Morrone is an on-farm specialist working with Michigan
organic farmers on cover crops, soil health improvements, and other
smart farming approaches.
Rebecca Titus farms with her family in Michigan, growing
Room C vegetables, mushrooms, and small fruits for local markets and CSA
since 2006.
FARMING WHILE BLACK Sieg Snapp is a professor of soils and agroecology at Michigan
Some cherished facets of sustainable farming, including farm State University.
cooperatives and CSA, have roots in African wisdom. Yet, the
number of black farmers has dropped to less than 2% today, while
black communities often lack access to fresh food. Explore these
issues and the movement to build a food system based on justice, Room F
dignity, and abundance for all.
BEYOND TILL VS. NO-TILL
Intensive agriculture practices have depleted our soils and acceler-
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about weight gain, pasture composition, paddock size, and fre-
SMALL GRAINS FOR BREWING & MILLING quency of rotation from Rodale Institute’s pastured hog operation.
While small grains are often touted for their benefits in organic Shelby Dukes grew up on a multi-generation family farm in
rotations, growing wheat, barley, oats, or rye successfully in the Delaware and has been the Animal Husbandry Coordinator at
Upper Midwest can be a challenge. Explore the opportunities— Rodale Institute since 2014, where she manages the raising of pigs,
and limitations—of small grain production marketed to brewers, poultry, sheep, and cattle.
distillers, or millers.
Jochum Wiersma has been the University of Minnesota’s Small
Grains Extension Agronomist since 1995. He develops educational
programs, organizes grower and industry meetings, and handles Room Z
inquiries and requests from the public.
INDUSTRIAL HEMP: WISCONSIN’S 2018 SEASON
Hear about the successes and challenges from the 2018 season of
industrial hemp production—the first year of the state’s research
Room I pilot program. Get tips and trade secrets to help future growers of
industrial hemp. See photos of the season’s progress, from plant-
HOW TO DEAL WITH DRIFT ing through harvest, and learn about the pests Wisconsin farmers
For an organic farmer, pesticide drift can be devastating. We’ll faced.
share how we dealt with drift incidents and what we learned in the Bryan Parr is a fourth-generation farmer and an organic crop
process—especially the need for quick action and documentation consultant. He is the agronomist for Legacy Hemp, LLC, a Wisconsin-
to prove the drift occurred. We’ll discuss possible ways to protect based processor-growing partner for farmers growing industrial hemp.
your farm and your crops, and explore what we all can do to
protect organic farms from drift.
Dela Ends has had a certified organic farm for 24 years, and has
served on many boards in the sustainable and organic community.
Charlie Johnson partners with family to operate a 2,400-acre
organic farm in South Dakota. He was the 2013 MOSES Organic
Farmer of the Year.
Room R
PASTURED HOG MANAGEMENT
Take the fear out of going “whole hog” into pastured pork by
learning startup basics. This workshop covers breeds, housing,
watering systems, feeding systems, fencing strategies, and pasture
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19SATURDAY WORKSHOP SESSION III 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Room A years or are just beginning the process, glean tips to help you
create a clear, complete, and concise plan to submit to your certify-
PERENNIALS FOR MARKET FARMS ing agency.
Perennials can add to your farm’s income, if you understand Linda Halley, a longtime organic farmer, currently manages
the plants and follow good design to integrate them profitably Gwenyn Hill Farm, a 400-acre Wisconsin farm transitioning to organic.
into your system. Hear how Elsewhere Farm combines market
gardens, tree and shrub fruits, and livestock for fertility and pest
control. Learn about current research on perennial establishment,
marketing unusual fruits, and the ecological benefits of perennial Room D
production.
MARKETING & BRANDING 101
Clare Hintz runs Elsewhere Farm, a production permaculture
farm in Northern Wisconsin. To sell a product, you need to market it. Learn how to build your
farm brand so it’s easier to market your products. Then explore
ways to leverage that brand through cost-effective and accessible
social media marketing.
Room B Diahann Lohr owns Adunate Word & Design, which specializes in
helping food and agricultural organizations grow through marketing.
APPLES AS A NEW ENTERPRISE ON YOUR FARM
Organic apples offer unique opportunities as a new or secondary
enterprise to diversify your farm. Learn about labor requirements
throughout the season, start-up and operational costs, and Room E
marketing. We will present an overview of the benefits and things
to consider with organic apples, with an emphasis on decisions to FARMERS AS LEADERS
be made and their impact on your farm and quality of life. Whether you start with a visit to the Capitol or run for an assembly
Chris McGuire and his wife have farmed since 2003 at Two seat, as a farmer you bring a lot of experience and knowledge to
Onion Farm near Madison, Wis. They grow certified organic vegeta- the table. You can build the future you want to see, one relation-
bles and fruits for CSA members, farmers markets, and local grocery ship at a time. Learn from a farmer who recently ran for State
stores on their 12-acre farm. Senate about possible paths and opportunities to lead in your
Rachel Henderson and her husband grow and market apples, community.
pears, plums, currants, gooseberries, raspberries, and table grapes, as Kriss Marion owns and operates Circle M Farm, an organic farm
well as a few other curiosities on their certified organic farm in Wisconsin. and bed-and-breakfast in southern Wisconsin. She has served as
Lafayette County Supervisor since 2016 and ran for a Wisconsin State
Senate seat in 2018.
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WRITE YOUR BEST ORGANIC SYSTEM PLAN
Your farm’s Organic System Plan is the cornerstone of your
application for certification. Whether you have been certified for
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transfers, organic cost share, local foods initiatives, and more.
Business Planning/Financial Analysis, Organics and Grazing
NUTRITION
to make your
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Local Foods, Value-Added Food Businesses, Specialty Crops
SOIL WORK Kietra Olson, 608-224-5112, kietra.olson@wisconsin.gov
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ORGANIC PRODUCTION Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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Division of Agricultural Development datcp.wi.gov
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