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SUMMARY:Organic Farming with Generations
DESCRIPTION:MiAt the Rick & Char Mittleider Farm you’ll find years and even 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.  \nStaff Picture Day says it all that farming is family at the Rich and Char Mittleider farm in Tappen ND 2026\n  \nSchedule for the Day \n9:30 am Registration – NDSU Carrington Organic Research Field Day & NPSAS Organic Research \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 .
URL:https://www.npsas.org/event/organic-farming-with-generations/
CATEGORIES:Summer Field Day,TOPP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T080000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T200000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Quarterly Webinars,TOPP Event
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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/
CATEGORIES:Ag Partner Event,TOPP Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T200000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Quarterly Webinars,TOPP Event
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