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Organics in the Ozarks

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Friday, April 12, 2024, 8 am – 3 pm

Hosted at the University of Missouri Southwest Research, Extension & Education Center – Mt. Vernon, MO
Join us as we grow ecologically responsible, profit driven and diversified organic production systems in the Ozarks. This full day of programming is made possible by MOA’s participation in The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources.

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Agenda PDF available here: Organics-in-the-Ozarks-Agenda-sm.pdf

To learn more about the TOPP program, or to apply to become a mentor or mentee, please visit the national TOPP website at: https://www.organictransition.org/

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Hosted at the University of Missouri Southwest Research, Extension & Education Center - Mt. Vernon, MO

Row Crop Sessions:

8:45 am – Welcome & Opening Remarks Jay Chism & Joseph Schafer

9 am – Weed Management in Organic Row Crops Gary McDonald

10:00 am – Economics of First Year Organic Production Michael Popp

10:30 am – Center for Arkansas Farms and Food Heather Friedrich 

10:45-11:15 am – BREAK and Vendor Expo

11:15 am – Streamlining Your Transition to Organic Ethan Miller

Noon – Organic Establishment of NWSG Kolten Wright

12:15-1:00 pm LUNCH

1:00 pm – Story of a Newly Certified Organic Farmer Aaron Stark 

1:30 pm – Transition to Organic Partnership Program Teresa Morris

2:00 pm – Organic Certification: Tips from a Certifier Amanda Brewster

2:30-Adjourn – Weed Management Technologies Field Discussion @ OREI Demo Plots

Horticulture Sessions:

8:45-9:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks Andy Thomas 

9:00 – Irrigation Design & Implementation Ramon Arancibia 

10:15 – Organic Produce Sanitation Methods Patrick Byers 

10:45-11:15 BREAK and Vendor Expo

11:15-12:00– Fertility Management in Vegetables Justin Keay

12:15-1:00 LUNCH

1:00-2:00 – Education Building & Apiary – Organic Beekeeping & Production Travis Harper

2:00-2:30 – Vineyard – Irrigation Systems Field Demo & Q/A Ramon Arancibia

2:30-Adjourn – Elderberry Orchard – Growing on Raised Berms – Mulch Layer Demonstration

14548 Highway H
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712

Located 4 miles SW of Mt. Vernon.
Westbound: Exit 44 off I-44, turn left onto Highway H for 2 miles.
Eastbound: Exit 38 continue east 4 miles on south outer road.

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Event Details

Date: April 12, 2024

Start time: 08:00 a.m. CDT

End time: 03:00 p.m. CDT

Venue: University of Missouri Southwest Research, Extension & Education Center | 14548 Highway H Mt. Vernon, MO 65712

Directions: 14548 Highway H Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 Located 4 miles SW of Mt. Vernon. Westbound: Exit 44 off I-44, turn left onto Highway H for 2 miles. Eastbound: Exit 38 continue east 4 miles on south outer road.

Phone: (573) 657-5555

Email: info@moaorganic.org

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