BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000 DTSTAMP:20260717T001722Z CREATED:20260605T071636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T001722Z UID:10000291-1784280600-1784296800@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Mittleider Organic Farming with Generations DESCRIPTION:Meet the Rick & Char Mittleider Farm family where you’ll find years and generations of experience. quality work in the industry\, and a wealth of knowledge put to good use. Join us on July 17 in Tappen ND as we talk about organic farming with generations. Not only will we talk about soil health\, organic farming and transition\, but we’ll talk about transitioning the farm to the next generation. Learn tried and true strategies for success in organic farming and transition from these long-time well-respected members of NPSAS.  \nSchedule for the Day \n9:30 am Registration  \n10:00 am – Welcome & Introductions \n10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Farm Tour & Organic Strategies & Transition Education \n12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch  \n1:00 – 1:30 – Generational Farming Tips in Transition \n1:30 – 2:00 – Soil Health Systems to Success \nThis is a USDA Transition to Organic Farm Production (TOPP) event of the Plains Region \n\n\n\n \n \n Mittleider Organic Farming with Generations\n NPSAS Field Day in Tappen\, ND at the Mittleider Farm on July 17\, 2026. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Cell phone # (in case circumstances change on the day of the event)Do you have any questions you would like answered about organic farming and/or transitioning to organic farming or ranching?Are you a farmer interested in organic farming?(Required)I am a farmer interested in learning how other operations work..I am already a certified organic organic farm learning from others.I am a farmer interested in more information on transitioning to organic farming.I am not a farmer\, I just think ag is interesting.How did you hear about this event?Social MediaAdvertisementWord of MouthNewspaperOrganizational NewsletterOtherWant to keep up-to-date with our latest news and announcements? Yes please! URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/organic-farming-with-generations/ LOCATION:R&C Mittleider Farm Inc.\, 4190 40TH AVE SE\, Tappen\, ND\, 58487\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Field Day,TOPP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/Rich-and-Char-Mittleider-family-Tappen-ND-2026--e1782173924155.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T090000 DTSTAMP:20260713T143822Z CREATED:20260603T051501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T143822Z UID:10000282-1784019600-1784019600@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Organic Research Record Keeping Strategies & Questions for Transition DESCRIPTION:Join the NDSU Carrington Research Center for their 2026 field day for their insightful tour on their current research programs in organic and regenerative agriculture as well as afternoon informational session with NPSAS. Check out the various organic research plots and learn the value and importance of this research and how it benefits the industry. Come and here what is NDSU doing to impact the organic food world.   \nStay for the afternoon session where you’ll hear about record keeping strategies and ideas that can help ease your record keeping fears and burdens and aid in the decision making of your operation. In addition to helping with certification\, such data can be useful in increasing income\, decreasing expenses\, aiding in yield\, input\, crop rotation strategies\, and more.  Closing out the day NPSAS Farm Breeder Network (FBN) will meet and talk about the current NPSAS Farmer Bred Devyatka Buckwheat Project and other potential research and development of NPSAS and answer some of the most frequently asked questions when transitioning to organic production.  \nSchedule for the Day \n9:00 am to 12:00 pm – NDSU Carrington Organic Research Field Day & NPSAS Organic Research \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch  \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Record Keeping Strategies with Q & A \n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Farm Breeder Network and the Devyatka Research  \nPlease register below so we can plan appropriately for the day. \n \nThis is a USDA Transition to Organic Farm Production (TOPP) event of the Plains Region .\n \n\n\n \n \n Carrington Research & Record Keeping\n We look forward to seeing you in Carrington. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Cell phone # (in case circumstances change on the day of the event)Do you have any questions you would like answered about organic transition or strategies and insight record keeping?Are you a farmer interested in organic farming?(Required)I am a farmer interested in new technology.I am already a certified organic organic farm.I am a farmer interested in more information on transitioning to organic farming.I am not a farmer\, I just think ag tech is cool.How did you hear about this event?Social MediaAdvertisementWord of MouthNewspaperOrganizational NewsletterOtherWant to keep up-to-date with our latest news and announcements? Yes please!We hope you stay for it all\, but recognize time does not always allow. How much of the day will you be attending?\n \n The whole day and I'll network during lunch too.\n \n \n The morning NDSU Carrington Research tour only.\n \n \n The afternoon record keeping session only. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/organic-research-record-keeping-strategies-questions-for-transition/ LOCATION:NDSU Carrington Research Center\, Carrington\, ND CATEGORIES:Summer Field Day,TOPP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/NPSAS-and-NDSU-Carrington-organic-farm-field-Field-Day-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T133000 DTSTAMP:20260701T170220Z CREATED:20260601T084553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T170220Z UID:10000281-1783416600-1783431000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:The Early Days of Transition and Farming with Data DESCRIPTION:At 465 Farmstead in Hartford\, SD you’ll find Blake Burggraff\, an organic farmer who transitioned to organic production in recent years and he’s learned a great deal along the way.  Join fellow farmers interested in hearing the how and why behind his family’s transition to organic farming practices\, strategies for success\, and challenges along the way. This small scale operation with implementable ideas for large and small operations has been the implementation site for a lot of trial and error. With some good success and solid lessons in production ag attendees will most certainly find attendance worth their time.  \nThis event is sponsored by NPSAS and USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program.  \n9:00 – 9:30 – Registration\n9:30 am – Welcome and Introductions \n10:15 am – 12:00 pm Field Tour\n12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch along with Q & A on Organic Farming Strategies\n12:45 – 1:30 – Innovative Organic Farming Equipment\n \nPlease SIGN-UP TODAY BELOW BY 10:00 am ON July 5 so we can prepare food numbers appropriately:\n\n \nThis is a USDA Transition to Organic Farm Production (TOPP) event of the Plains Region .\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n The Early Days of Transition and Farming with Data\n We look forward to seeing you in Hartford. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Cell phone # (in case circumstances change on the day of the event)Do you have any questions you would like answered about ag innovation?Are you a farmer interested in organic farming?(Required)I am a farmer interested in new technology.I am already a certified organic organic farm.I am a farmer interested in more information on transitioning to organic farming.I am not a farmer\, I just think ag tech is cool.How did you hear about this event?Social MediaAdvertisementWord of MouthNewspaperOrganizational NewsletterOtherWant to keep up-to-date with our latest news and announcements? Yes please! URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/the-early-days-of-transition-and-farming-with-data/ LOCATION:465 Farmstead\, 46536 Grand Meadow St\, Hartford\, SD\, 57033 CATEGORIES:Summer Field Day,TOPP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/Blake-Burggraff-465-Farm-LTD-field-day-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T004628Z CREATED:20260427T004628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T004628Z UID:10000279-1781776800-1781791200@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Soil Health and Conservation Strategies for Transitioning to Organic Regenerative Ag DESCRIPTION:Soil Health & Conservation Strategies for Transitioning to Small Scale Organic Regenerative Ag \n \nJoin us on June 18\, 2026 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Vermillion\, S.D. for the field day “Soil Health & Conservation Strategies for Transitioning to Organic Regenerative Ag (Small Scale)” Participants will tour Genesis Gardens\, a regenerative urban farm transitioning from conventional to organic production under an NRCS OM-823 interim conservation contract. Speakers from NRCS\, Precision Soil\, BioFlora\, SDSPA\, and NPSAS TOPP Plains will discuss soil health\, conservation practices\, and organic transition strategies. Angela Jackson\, SDSPA Organic Ag Transition Advisor\, will explain organic certification. The event includes practical demonstrations\, networking opportunities\, and a free lunch for all attendees. \nParticipants will gather at Genesis Organic Gardens on June 18\, 2026 for “Transitioning to Organic and Regenerative Practices in an Urban Ag Setting\,” where they will explore practical steps to build soil health\, reduce inputs\, and meet organic standards in smaller\, community-based production systems. Larry Sax (BioFlora.com)\, a NDSU-trained agronomist and longtime MN/SD consultant\, will share lessons from 37 years in the field and recent work with the living soil biome. Glenn Pulse (Pulse of Life Church) and Angela Jackson (SDSPA) will highlight operations\, recordkeeping\, and transition timelines. Cooper Miller will demonstrate soil management strategies through soil testing\, and Ryan Frickel (NRCS) will demonstrate soil analysis practices and discuss NRCS assistance options. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of what is involved with transitioning to organic and regenerative in an urban setting leveraging NRCS for assistance. \nDate: Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 \nTime: 10am to 2pm Central Time \nHost: Pulse of Life Church dba Genesis Gardens\nAddress: 1314 E. Main Street\, Vermillion\, SD 57069 | Phone: 605-659-4744 | genesisgardens@pulseoflife.org www.genesisgardens.org \nDirections: take Exit 26 off I-29. Go 5.5 miles west on Hwy. 50 into Vermillion. Take first left to go south on Crawford Street 0.5 mi\, then turn right on East Main Street and head west for 0.3 mi.  Park in the church parking lot and walk over to the big white shed next door at 1314 E. Main.. \nNOTE: This a joint event between SDSPA\, NRCS\, RAPP\, and NPSAS TOPP PLAINS \nEventbrite Registration Link URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/soil-health-and-conservation-strategies-for-transitioning-to-organic-regenerative-ag/ LOCATION:Genesis Gardens Pulse of Life Church\, 1314 E. Main Street\, Vermillion\, SD\, 57069\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Field Day,TOPP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/SDSPA-and-NPSAS-June-18-2026-Vermillion-field-day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T153000 DTSTAMP:20260603T090858Z CREATED:20260514T161052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T090858Z UID:10000280-1781256600-1781278200@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Tech in Transition to Organic & Regenerative Farming DESCRIPTION:Join us at Grand Farms in Casselton\, ND for Tech in Transition to Organic & Regenerative Farming on June 12. \n \nInnovation in ag is an intrigue of most every farmer. They want to know what’s new in the world that can help make the farm and rancher’s lives easier\, their operations more profitable\, and increasing efficiency giving more opportunity for better work life balance. This event held in cooperation with Grand Farm’s Cultivate Conference and Fargo AgTech Week is a great opportunity to connect with companies that are creating innovations\, see them first-hand in action and network with other farmers.  While most ag technology can be applied to all types of farms and ranches\, at this event\, we will focus on regenerative and organic farmers and those interested in transitioning to such practices and the why behind making that adjustment. Join us for this first-time event collaboration and learn more about technology in ag in organic farming with NPSAS\, Grand Farm\, UDSA Transition To Organic Partnership Program\, & Ecorobotix.\n \nEVENT SCHEDULE: \n9:30 – 10:00 – Registration\, Coffee & Pastries\n10:00 am – Welcome and Introductions \n10:15 am – 12:30 pm Field Demos\n– Ecorobotix – See and Spray using AI\n– Verdant Robotic – See and Spray for weeds using AI\n– Barn Owl Ag – Robotic Weeder Cultivator\n– Hiwassee Products – \n12:30 – 1:20 – Lunch  (Register below by June 9th for food ticket)\n12: 45 – 1:00 pm – Ecorobotix Role in Ag\n1:30 – Farmer Panel – Organic & Regenerative Transition: How\, Why\, and The Tech Behind It\n2:15 – Future of Innovations in Agriculture and Where It’s Going for Conventional\, Organic & Regenerative Farming\n– John Mann\, Grand Farms\n– Randy Stratton\, SecurCrop Agri-Tech Consultants\n– Winter Leap\n3:00 – Close with Martin Goter NPSAS Grand Farm Field Day\n \nPlease SIGN-UP TODAY BELOW BY 5:00 pm ON JUNE 9 so we can prepare food numbers appropriately:\n \nThis is a USDA Transition to Organic Farm Production (TOPP) event of the Plains Region .\n \n  \n \n\n \n \n Tech in Transition to Organic and Regenerative Farming\n We look forward to seeing you. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Cell phone # (in case circumstances change on the day of the event)Do you have any questions you would like answered about ag innovation?Are you a farmer interested in organic farming?(Required)I am a farmer interested in new technology.I am already a certified organic organic farm.I am a farmer interested in more information on transitioning to organic farming.I am not a farmer\, I just think ag tech is cool.How did you hear about this event?Social MediaAdvertisementWord of MouthNewspaperOrganizational NewsletterOtherWant to keep up-to-date with our latest news and announcements? Yes please! URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/tech-in-transition-to-organic-regenerative-farming/ LOCATION:Grand Farms\\, 3717 153rd Ave SE\, Wheatland\, ND\, 58079\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Field Day,TOPP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/NPSAS-ag-innovation-field-day-at-Grand-Farm-2026.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T163000 DTSTAMP:20250909T134944Z CREATED:20250721T193430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T134944Z UID:10000253-1757408400-1757435400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Organic Academy Road Show - Wessington\, SD DESCRIPTION:The Information is in the Data \nPOST-PONED TO SEPTEMBER 9th – The event address is 20202 374th Ave Wessington\, SD. \nFIELD DAY & TRAINING: Join Fellow Farmers for a great field day and conversation in Wessington\, SD at Rocking Z Acres with BJ McNeil and his team. Learn how valuable data can be tracked and used to make some of the best decisions you’ll make for your operation.  Included with field day\, there’s a great training for those farmers who are new to or interested in transitioning land to organic farming and/or ranching practices. Throughout the day we’ll share organic strategies\, equipment\, organic standards\, marketing\, and more. \n9:00 am – 10:00 am Registration \n10:00 – 12:30 Noon – Rocking Z Acres Farm Tour & Farmer Q & A \n12:30 to – 1:30 pm – Lunch \n1:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Getting Started and Building a Resilient System \n2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – The economics and markets for your organic products\n – Grain & Specialty Crops\n– Livestock   \n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Panel Govt. organic programs\n – NRCS & USDA Organic Programs\n– Insurance \n3:00 – 3:15 Break \n3:15 pm – 3:40 pm – What research tells us and how we can help – Nic Podoll\, Rodale Institute\n\n3:40 pm – 4:30 pm: Soil Health\, Crop Rotation\, Equipment\, Working with an organic consultant\, Q&A\, small group discussion\, survey plenary \n4:30 am – Debrief with participants \nIf August 27th works better or you’d like to attend both days\, feel free to join us in Tappen\, ND at Falk Organic Farms.  \nCall with questions or sign up today. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/organic-academy-road-show-wessington-sd/ LOCATION:Rocking Z Acres\, 20202 374th Ave\, Wessington\, SD\, 57381 CATEGORIES:Summer Field Day,TOPP Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T153000 DTSTAMP:20250823T183417Z CREATED:20250721T194410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T183417Z UID:10000254-1756285200-1756308600@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Organic Academy Road Show - Tappen\, ND DESCRIPTION:The Information is in the Data \nFIELD DAY & TRAINING: Join Fellow Farmers for a great field day and conversation in Tappen\, ND at the Kevin and Sara Falk Farm. Learn how valuable data can be tracked and used to make some of the best decisions you’ll make for your operation.  Included with field day\, there’s a great training for those farmers who are new to or interested in transitioning land to organic farming and/or ranching practices. Throughout the day we’ll share organic strategies\, equipment\, organic standards\, marketing\, and more.  \n9:00 am – 10:00 am Registration \n10:00 – 12:30 Noon – Falk Farm Tour & Farmer Q & A \n12:30 to – 1:30 pm – Lunch \n1:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Getting Started and Building a Resilient System \n2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – The economics and markets for your organic products\n – Grain & Specialty Crops\n– Livestock   \n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Panel Govt. organic programs\n – NRCS & USDA Organic Programs\n– Insurance \n3:00 – 3:15 Break \n3:15 pm – 3:40 pm – What research tells us and how we can help\n\n3:40 pm – 4:30 pm: Soil Health\, Crop Rotation\, Equipment\, Working with an organic consultant\, Q&A\, small group discussion\, survey plenary \n4:30 am – Debrief with participants \nIf August 28th works better or you’d like to attend both days\, feel free to join us in Wessington\, SD\, at Rocking Z Acres.  \nCall with questions or sign up today. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/organic-academy-road-show-tappen-nd/ LOCATION:Kevin and Sara Falk Farm\, 3674 42nd Str. SE\, tappen\, ND\, 58587\, United States CATEGORIES:NPSAS,Summer Field Day,TOPP Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20240922T222124Z CREATED:20240922T222124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T222124Z UID:10000221-1726992000-1727024400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Marketing Organic Row Crops Field Day DESCRIPTION:Albrecht’s Angel Honey Farm & Winery in Huron\, SD\, is hosting a field day for organic farmers  on Tuesday\, October 1st\, from 2-6 PM CDT. The event will focus on marketing organic row crop rotations\, the cultivation of aronia berries and grapes\, and the potential for high-value market opportunities in wine and juice production. The day will conclude with networking and an organic buffalo taco bar meal. \n\nMaximize Your Organic Farm’s Profitability: A Guide to Crop Rotation and Marketing \nJoin the S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) for a free workshop designed to help organic farmers optimize their operations. Learn how to: \n\nBalance short-term and long-term profitability: Discover the best crop sequences to align with market demand and boost overall farm productivity.\nTailor crop rotations to your local environment: Maximize your land’s potential by understanding the unique characteristics of your region.\nOptimize production and marketability: Gain insights into strategies for enhancing both yield and market appeal.\nNavigate the organic marketplace: Benefit from expert advice on positioning and selling organic crops\, including identifying niche markets\, branding\, and building strong buyer relationships.\n\nThis workshop is perfect for transitioning organic farmers\, processors\, buyers\, and agricultural professionals. Don’t miss out! Pre-register by September 23rd. \nThis event is supported by the USDA Transitioning to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/marketing-organic-row-crops-field-day/ LOCATION:Albrecht’s Angel Honey Farm & Winery\, 20054 South Dakota 37\, Huron\, SD\, 57350\, United States CATEGORIES:NPSAS Partner Event,Summer Field Day,TOPP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/marketng-Organic-Crop-field-day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T170000 DTSTAMP:20240802T160702Z CREATED:20240705T204051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T160702Z UID:10000132-1723449600-1723482000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Intro To Organic Agriculture DESCRIPTION:Attend this Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) event with Menoken Farm\, ACRES USA\, FARRMS\, & NPSAS to learn: \n\nTransition to organic production tips and ideas\nThe organic inspection process\nCrop rotation \nEquipment needs in organic production\nMarketing organic grains and products\nSoil health strategies\n\nIf you plan to attend\, find the go to the GET TICKETS link at the top of this page and get more information.  \n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/intro-to-organic-agriculture-2/ LOCATION:Menoken Farm\, 1107 171st St NE\, Menoken\, ND\, 58558\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Field Day,TOPP Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T200000 DTSTAMP:20231231T074215Z CREATED:20231128T171612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T074215Z UID:10000103-1701802800-1701806400@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:World Soil Day Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us for an active discussion about soil health\, organic transition\, and the impact of documentary Kiss The Ground and its sequel\, Common Ground. Here our special guest involved in the movie give their perspective. \nThis event is supported by NPSAS and USDA TOPP Program. \n \n\n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/world-soil-day-webinar/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Quarterly Webinars,TOPP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/World-Soil-Day-Social-Media-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T133000 DTSTAMP:20231103T212631Z CREATED:20231103T212631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T212631Z UID:10000102-1701347400-1701351000@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:So You're Thinking about Going Organic - by David Vetter DESCRIPTION:Join Pioneer organic farmer\, David Vetter for a presentation for anyone who has thought about going organic\, is in the process of converting to organic\, or is part of a newly transitioned and fully certified organic farm. This program will focus on thinking about and preparing for transitioning to organic. In order for us to address as many questions as possible\, participants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time.  \nClick this image for more information and to register for this event. URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/so-youre-thinking-about-going-organic-by-david-vetter/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Ag Partner Event,TOPP Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T200000 DTSTAMP:20231021T162415Z CREATED:20230924T210849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T162415Z UID:10000097-1697655600-1697659200@www.npsas.org SUMMARY:Bob Quinn - Author Grain By Grain Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion with Bob Quinn\, author of Grain by Grain. Bob will share his journey of transition to organic after going through his entire agriculture education from undergrad all the way to a PhD learning about the great things of conventional ag and modern day fertilizers\, chemicals\, and GMO advances.  \nWith his presentation along with quality question and answer time\, Bob will not only share sound transition advice\, but also give insight on how to sustain your organic practices when times get tough in weed control\, markets\, and soil health issues might be stomping on your admirable organic farming efforts.  \nThis event is supported by NPSAS and USDA TOPP Program. \n \n\n  URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/bob-quinn-author-grain-by-grain-webinar/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Quarterly Webinars,TOPP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.npsas.org/wp-content/uploads/Grain-by-Grain-Bob-Quinn.gif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR