Organic Transition- Certification and Growing Practices: It's More Than Input Substitution

Init Date / Time

Wed, 07/20/2016 - 20:00

End Date / Time

Wed, 07/20/2016 - 23:00

URL / URI

http://nesawg.org/events/organic-transition-certification-and-growing-practices…

Location

Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

Location (Geocoded)

POINT (-73.8230602 41.5180421)

Description

Fishkill Farms’ crops include tree fruit, berries, vegetables and eggs. Josh Morgenthau will lead a tour and discuss the challenges in transitioning to organic, including changes in growing practices, creation of buffer zones, and management. Caitlyn Reilly of NOFA-NY Certified Organic LLC will discuss the nuts and bolts of organic certification and answer any questions. Risk management and crop/whole farm insurance programs will also be discussed.

Registration fees are $15/person or $25 for two or more people/farm. This event is sponsored by NOFA-NY through the NYSDAM RME grant. To register visit www.nofany.org call 585-271-1979.