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Nov 2, 2022
Are you a current, transitioning, new-to organic grain farmer, or a crop consultant? Registration is LIVE for the 2023 Ohio Organic Grains Conference on January 4th & 5th in Archbold, OH. We have an exceptional line-up of speakers for the event including keynotes from Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University, and Léa Vereecke, Rodale Institute. Register or view the conference agenda at www.go.osu.edu/organicgrainsreg or read more details here.
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Oct 11, 2022
Friday, November 18, 2022, 9am-4pm
Before his tragic death in an automobile accident, Dr. Ben Stinner was an internationally recognized pioneer in regenerative agriculture research, and well known regionally as a great connector of people. His legacy continues today with the Annual Stinner Summit and Endowment.
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Aug 1, 2022
OnThursday, August 4, organic growers, researchers, and educators are invited to discuss a cover crop trial at Hirzel Farms in northern Ohio. We want to hear your experience, ideas, and big questions about cover crops. Register at https://forms.gle/Y4qXCX1EJKf4zZEU8 or read more here.
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Jul 8, 2022
This year at the CFAES Wooster West Badger organic farm we are trialing soybeans with spring-planted cereal rye and oilseed sunflowers. Read more.
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Jul 1, 2022
Last month the Organic Farming Research Foundation released the National Organic Research Agenda (NORA) and the Organic Seed Alliance published the State of Organic Seed (SOS). Both of these publications contain interesting reading on organic farmers’ concerns, research and technical needs, and current practices. Read key highlights here.
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Apr 2, 2022
Growers can access the tool at OSUE Farm Office's Management Tools, under Enterprise Budgets. Or click here to download the tool directly as an Excel file.
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Jan 10, 2022
Corn hybrids differ considerably in yield potential, standability, maturity, and other agronomic characteristics that affect profitable crop production. The Ohio Organic Corn Performance Test (OOCPT) evaluates certified organic corn hybrids for grain yield and other important agronomic characteristics.The tests were conducted on certified organic fields at Apple Creek (West Badger Farm) and Wooster (Fry Farm) in Wayne County and were intensively managed for nutrients and weed control using organic practices.
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Jun 28, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Learn from Ohio farmers and growers who are ready to share their knowledge and showcase the work they do to get food from the field to the table.
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Nov 12, 2020
Thanks to all who attended or presented at our 2021 organic webinars series this winter. Sessions are 45-60-minutes and available for viewing via Youtube or audio only. Topics include market trends, transition basics, cultural weed control, soil health, and production system options. Read more.
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Jun 11, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Brian Gwin has agreed to coordinate and lead the CFAES efforts that are focused on organic agriculture systems, the Organic Food and Farming Education and Research (OFFER) Program. Brian currently works on special projects for the Director of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and has previously served as a program and portfolio manager as well as stakeholder manager for the Agroecosystem Management Program. He has a wealth of experience in economic development connected with agriculture, and he frequently helps out on his family farm. Read more.
