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Exploring the Option: Transitioning to Organic
2007 Organic Field Day Series
July 26, 2007
10:00 am to 03:00 pm
The demand for organic food/feed of every type continues to grow and more farmers are needed to supply the market. But what's involved in "going organic"? Is it just eliminating pesticides? How will I handle the weeds and the pests? Will I take a big hit in income during the transition? What will the neighbors think? These questions and more will be addressed at Exploring the Option: Transitioning to Organic Farming, a field tour sponsored by the UI, College of ACES, Department of NRES, Illinois Department of Agriculture’s C-2000 Sustainable Ag Grant Program, The Midwest Organic Farmers Cooperative, The Land Connection and UI Ford-Iroquios Extension Unit.
Learn from experts and local farmers who have transitioned to organic about the organic certification process, what to expect during the transition years, and how other farmers are making organic work for their operations. Other topics will include cooperative marketing and the growing potential for small-scale organic production of high-value crops. It's not easy, but it may be easier than you think. Come learn about transitioning to organic production and at the same time learn how you can minimize your input costs, increase your market opportunities, and gain control over prices for your products. An organic lunch will be served.
$20 per person
Click here for on-line registration
Directions to the Field Day...
Brockman Farm
708 E 2300 North Rd.
Danforth, IL 60930-6090
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10:00 am to 03:00 pm
The demand for organic food/feed of every type continues to grow and more farmers are needed to supply the market. But what's involved in "going organic"? Is it just eliminating pesticides? How will I handle the weeds and the pests? Will I take a big hit in income during the transition? What will the neighbors think? These questions and more will be addressed at Exploring the Option: Transitioning to Organic Farming, a field tour sponsored by the UI, College of ACES, Department of NRES, Illinois Department of Agriculture’s C-2000 Sustainable Ag Grant Program, The Midwest Organic Farmers Cooperative, The Land Connection and UI Ford-Iroquios Extension Unit.
Learn from experts and local farmers who have transitioned to organic about the organic certification process, what to expect during the transition years, and how other farmers are making organic work for their operations. Other topics will include cooperative marketing and the growing potential for small-scale organic production of high-value crops. It's not easy, but it may be easier than you think. Come learn about transitioning to organic production and at the same time learn how you can minimize your input costs, increase your market opportunities, and gain control over prices for your products. An organic lunch will be served.
$20 per person
Click here for on-line registration
Directions to the Field Day...
Brockman Farm
708 E 2300 North Rd.
Danforth, IL 60930-6090
From the North…
Going south on I-57, exit at the Ashkum exit. Go west (right) on 116, 1.5 miles to 700 E. Go south (left) on 700 E., 3 miles to 2300 N. Go east (right) on 2300 N., .25 miles to farm on the north side of the road.
From the South…
Going north on I-57, exit at the Gilman exit. Go east on 24, staying on it through Gilman. Outside Gilman, go north (left) on 45. Go north on 45, continuing through Danforth. 1 mile outside Danforth, go west (left) on 2300 N. Go west on 2300 N, cross over I-57, farm is on the right (north) side of the road.
Map of 708 E 2300 North Rd Danforth, IL 60930-6090, USView all 2007 organic farm tours.
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