Summer Organic Agriculture Program Series

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The Summer Organic Agriculture Program Series was developed to provide an opportunity for farmers and agricultural professionals to gain knowledge of organic grain production systems, see different systems of organic management, and network with others. Topics of discussion include transitional strategy, crop rotation, nutrient and weed management, and markets targeted for organic transitional and conventional farmers, agricultural professionals, and landowners.

2022 Program Update

Plans for the 2022 Summer Program Series are currently under careful development due to uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. All future programming will abide by health guidelines and expectations provided by Purdue University Extension, and could potentially help virtually.

Program Series Impact

The 2019 Summer Organic Agriculture Program series was attended by nearly 200 participants over the three days of programming.

83% of respondents reported that they would apply ideas learned during the programs to their farm operation or agricultural business/organization
94% of participants indicated that they planned to share any relevant information they learned during programs with other individuals
Of those who operated a farm, 92% of respondents said they planned to use the information they learned to develop or make changes to their organic transition plan or current organic/transition grain production

Contact Us

Ashley Adair

Extension Organic Agriculture Specialist
homes9@purdue.edu

625 Agriculture Mall Dr.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(756) 496 - 6362

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Previous field day programs have included firsthand experiences with organic row crops, split certified and organic operations, the Indiana State Chemist's Office, hemp research plots, and much more. Past highlights include: - Viewing...

It helps to see others going in the same organic direction as I am.

- Series Attendee

Great to see how local farmers are farming organically.

- Series Attendee

The program was very informative and the presenters did a great job!

- Series Attendee