The 19th Annual Organic Farming Conference
Held at the La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
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2008 Organic Farming Conference Workshops

Workshops by timeslot:
Friday, February 22nd Saturday, February 23rd
Friday I: 8:30 am - 10:00 am Saturday I: 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Soil Health and Biodiversity in Practice: Harnessing Biology, Ecology, and Resiliency on the Farm

On-farm Crushing of Oilseeds Crops

Equipment for the Produce Farmer

Growing Raspberries from Soil to Market

Back to the Basics: Building a Foundation for Holistic Animal Health

Practical Fly Control

Moving toward Stability: Developing Cooperative Models for Marketing Organic Feedstuffs

AGR-LITE Crop Insurance for the Organic Farmer

Training, Supervising, Managing, and Partnering with Employees

Where in Academia to Learn about Organic Agriculture

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Weed Management in Organic Systems

 

Soil Remineralization

From Soil Problems to Progress: Advanced Cover Crop Systems Planning

Farm-Scale Composting: Production and Use

Small-Scale Equipment for the Organic Market Gardener

Start Your Farming Year in September:  Year-round Growing in Hoop Houses

Utilizing Your Grass Resource

Managing Health on Organic Dairy Farms

Postharvest Handling and Packing for Wholesale Markets

So You Want to Be a Farmer: Successful Farmers, Successful Farmer Training
Government Programs: Opportunities for Organic Farmers and Ranchers

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Soil, Seeds, and Systems

 

 

Friday II: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Saturday II: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Hay First, then Corn: An Organic Farming Plan that Makes Your Farming Life Easier, More Profitable, and More Successful

Growing Profitable Small Grains: the Agronomics and Economics of Success

No-Till Tomatoes and Eggplants

Steel and Strategies: Weed Control on the Organic Vegetable Farm

Basics of Organic Hog Production

Yes, You Can Balance a Dairy Ration

Making the Right Financial Decisions on Your Farm

2007 Farm Bill Update: Victories for Sustainable and Organic Agriculture and a Recap of Successful Grassroots Involvement
Telling the Story of Sustainable Agriculture

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Issues in Organic Vegetable and Fruit Production

 

No Till, Ridge Till and Zone Till Panel

Going beyond Insecticides: The Future of Soybean Aphid Management

Community Supported Agriculture 101

Broccoli to Kale: Growing Organic Brassica

Parasite Control for Small Ruminants

Mastitis on Organic Dairies: Advanced Tools and Techniques

Before the Next Storm: Disaster Preparedness for Organic Farmers

Direct Marketing Meats: Sell What You Raise, Raise What Sells

Biotech v. U.S. Farmer: the Tide Is Turning
Marketing as an Independent in a Highly-Competitive Market

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Pest and Disease Management in Organic Systems

 

Friday III: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Saturday III: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Weed Biology

Going with the Grain: Suggestions for Drying, Storage, and Handling of Organic Grains

Cucumber Beetles and Flea Beetles: Their Life Histories, Natural Enemies, and Organic Control Strategies

Raising Organic Poultry on Pasture

Organic Paperwork: It's Easier Than You Think

Shaking the Federal Money Tree: Using Federal Programs to Support Your Work
Intensive Urban Agriculture

Matching Energy Needs to Farm Sources

National Organic Action Plan: What We've Learned and Where We're Going

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Issues in Organic Livestock Systems

 

 

 

Effective Weed Management Strategies for Organic Farming

Monitoring Soil Quality

Optimizing Forage Quality and Hay Profitability

Biological Control in Vegetables

Organic Management of Apple Insect Pests

Meeting the Methionine Needs of Organic Poultry with Corn

Mother Knows Best: Suckling Systems for Organic Dairy Farms

Balancing the Scales: Options and Opportunities for Market Farmers to Earn a Livelihood

Local Food Systems Movement

Merchandising Organic Produce: Beyond Displaymaking

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Economics of Organic Systems

 

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