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SUMMARY:The Organic System Plan and Farmer Insights - OFRF & FAARMS
DESCRIPTION:OFRF is teaming up with FARRMS (Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability) for session #2 in a two-part webinar series: Supporting Organic Farmers Through Knowledge\, Innovation & Community. This session\, The Organic System Plan and Farmer Insights  bridges the gap between wanting to certify and being certified by guiding you through the Organic Systems Plan (OSP). Get connected with OFRF and NCAT\, and gain candid insights from experienced organic farmers on record-keeping and real-world challenges. \n📅 Date: December 11\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM CST \n📍 Location: Online Webinar \nRegister here.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/the-organic-system-plan-and-farmer-insights-ofrf-faarms/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:Simplifying the Paperwork: Recordkeeping Strategies for Organic Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join us over Zoom on December 10 from 2 to 3:30 pm ET for a virtual interactive session that will put the focus on farmers\, creating space to share firsthand experiences and practical strategies for streamlining recordkeeping and reducing the stress of compliance. \nRecordkeeping is one of the biggest hurdles in organic certification\, and for some farmers\, it’s a reason to avoid or even abandon the process. \nJoin us to:\n\nHear directly from organic farmers about the tools and practices that have worked for them.\nParticipate in breakout sessions to exchange ideas\, ask questions\, and learn from peers.\nDiscuss how simplifying recordkeeping can help build a more inclusive and supportive organic community.\n\nThis session is designed to spark a larger conversation about reducing paperwork burdens across the organic system. Come prepared to share\, listen\, and collaborate as we work toward solutions that make organic certification more accessible for all. \n\n\nWednesday\, December 10\, 2025\n 2:00 PM 3:30 PM\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/simplifying-the-paperwork-recordkeeping-strategies-for-organic-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251212
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SUMMARY:Farmer Listening Session at Montana Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:OFRF will be in Great Falls\, Montana Dec 9-11\, 2025 at the Montana Organic Association (MOA) meeting. Our staff will host a listening session with farmers that will inform a regional and national needs assessment focused on organic farmers. \nConference information and registration here.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/montana-organic-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Great Falls\, MT
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:Organic Grower Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Organic Grower Summit is a premier event that serves as a hub for organic producers and suppliers to come together and explore the latest trends\, techniques and innovations in organic farming\, now produced by Farm Progress. \nDiscover the latest trends\, techniques\, and innovations in organic farming at the Organic Grower Summit. Immerse yourself in engaging educational sessions\, learn from insightful keynote presentations\, and explore a jam-packed tradeshow floor connecting the entire organic agricultural community. \nRegister now to secure your spot at this premier organic farming event! Organic and transitioning growers qualify for a discounted ticket price. Contact communications[at]ofrf.org with any issues accessing the discounted registration. \n→ REGISTER HERE: https://ogs.swoogo.com/OGS25/register?code=OFRF25 \nEvent Location\nHyatt Regency Hotel\n1 Old Golf Course Rd\nMonterey\, CA 93940\nUnited States
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/organic-grower-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Hotel 1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey\, CA 93940 United States\, 1 Old Golf Course Rd\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T114500
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CREATED:20251007T144919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T145249Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Values into Law: Advocacy Skills for Lasting Change at Provender Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to become an effective advocate for organics by hearing from the Oregon Organic Coalition\, the Organic Farming Research Foundation\, and the Organic Trade Association. Organic advocacy has been a cornerstone of the industry’s growth at the state and federal levels\, helped maintain the National Organic Program and other critical organic funding\, and will continue to be important as organic-specific programs and general USDA functions are at risk. \nProvender Alliance Annual Conference is a dynamic convergence of values-driven businesses\, changemakers\, and community members from across the natural products industry. This year’s theme\, Roots\, Shoots & Fruits: Bringing us all Together\, celebrates the deep foundations that ground us\, the bold ideas that keep us growing\, and the collective harvest we share when we come together. \nOFRF is looking forward to joining the Provender Conference to share strategies for effective organic advocacy. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/turning-values-into-law-advocacy-skills-for-lasting-change-at-provender-conference/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Hood River Inn\, Hood River\, OR\, Hood River\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T143000
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CREATED:20250918T151605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T185528Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer-Led Trials Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording below: \n\nJoin our upcoming forum on Farmer-Led Trial Projects! \nTuesday\, October 21st\, 1-2:30 pm EST. \nDiscover how hands-on research led by farmers has informed and impacted their production practices. This 1.5-hour\, FREE\, virtual forum will feature three organic farmers who participated in OFRF’s Farmer-Led Trials program: \n\nLindsay Klaunig\, Trouvaille Farm\, Southeastern Ohio\nTiffany Stanley\, A Different Chick Farm\, Johnson City\, Tennessee\nBecki and Tim Colby\, Colby Farms\, Papillion\, Nebraska\n\nOFRF will provide an overview of steps to conduct on-farm research trials\, and share opportunities to participate in the program and how it can impact your farm operation.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and connect with fellow farmers committed to advancing practical\, on-the-ground solutions! \nRegister here!
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/farmer-led-trials-virtual-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T150000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Success: Crop-Livestock Integration
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording: \n\nAre you an organic farmer that is interested in using your livestock in your crop rotation? Are you wondering how others have overcome some of the complexities of integrating your farm system? Would you like to hear directly from farmers who have experience in this topic? \nIf you answered yes to any of these questions\, then join us on Thursday\, June 26th from 2-3  pm ET for our Seeds of Success session: Crop Livestock Integration. Crop-livestock integration is a holistic system that integrates the production of cash crops and livestock on the same piece of land or within the same farming operation. While farms implementing crop-livestock integration can lower input costs and reap many benefits\, this integration can also lead to increased complexity\, especially for farmers who must adhere to National Organic Program rules and regulations. \nThis Seeds of Success will be an engaging opportunity for farmers to come together to ask questions and share their lived experience in integrating crops and livestock in their production systems. In this session we will feature three farmers that have built resilience and a dynamic organic system. \n\nBen Coerper\, Wild Harmony Farm\nTomia MacQueen\, Wildflower Farm\nRaymond Hain\, Grain Place Foundation\n\nEach farmer-presenter will introduce their farm systems\, sharing their experiences and providing insights into their approach and process. After the brief introductions\, we will transition to a facilitated Q&A session so that farmers can discuss and share their questions and ideas. \n. . . \nReady to dig in now? OFRF has developed a Crop-Livestock Integration series informed by interviews with highly experienced organic producers across the US whose farming operations have benefited from integrated crop and livestock production. The key topics include: The Benefits of Crop-Livestock Integration\, Food Safety\, Infrastructure\, and Crop Rotations. This series of resources continues to be one of the most visited resources\, and our upcoming webinar will help build on the foundation of knowledge that farmers can access on this high-interest and under-represented system. https://ofrf.org/crop-livestock-integration/ \n. . . \nCover photo from Local Color Farm and Fiber
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/seeds-of-success-crop-livestock-integration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
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SUMMARY:OFRF Presenting at MANRRS Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join OFRF’s Research & Education Director\, Thelma Velez for a panel presentation titled “Beyond the Field: Exploring Purpose-Driven Careers in Organic Agriculture\,” at the Minorities in Agricultural and Natural Resource Related Sciences (MANRRS) Conference. \nFor more information\, visit the conference website here: https://www.manrrs.org/national-conference/manrrs39 \nMANRRS: I AM BECAUSE YOU ARE\n39th Annual Training\, Conference\, and Career Expo\nAPRIL 2-6\, 2025 | Renasant Convention Center\, Memphis TN \nJoin us for an insightful panel where professionals of color share their diverse career journeys across organic farming\, food policy\, research\, and community advocacy. Our panelists will discuss the rewards and challenges of working in organic agriculture\, offer practical advice for getting started\, and share tips on finding your purpose in this dynamic field. Plus\, learn about the Organic Career Network—a program connecting you to paid internships\, mentorship and career-building opportunities in organic ag. Whether you’re exploring options or already committed to sustainable food systems\, this session will guide you and inspire you to kick-start your career! \n 
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/ofrf-presenting-at-manrrs-conference/
LOCATION:RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250315
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SUMMARY:OFRF Presenting at Organicology
DESCRIPTION:Join OFRF’s Deputy Director\, Dominica Navarro Martinez at Organicology\, An Organic Trade Idea Lab\, March 12-14\, 2025\, in Portland\, Oregon. \nOrganicology brings together contributors\, advocates and change-makers from across the organic trade to revolutionize food\, agriculture and economic models for the better. \nOFRF will present two sessions: \nAdvances in Organic Crop and Seed Development in the NW \nWednesday\, March 12th\, 2025\, 3:00 – 5:00 PM PT \nUnifying Voices: Storytelling and Collaboration for Organic Growth \nThursday\, March 13th\, 2025\, 2:45 – 4:00 PM PT \nRegistration: https://www.organicology.com/
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/ofrf-presenting-at-organicology/
LOCATION:Revolution Hall\, 1300 SE Stark St #203\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T143000
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SUMMARY:Organic Seed Usage Farmer Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Farmers face real challenges in sourcing organic seed\, and their input helps ensure policies support continuous improvement while remaining flexible for growers. \nWe invite certified organic producers to share their thoughts in this listening session hosted in partnership with the National Organic Coalition (NOC)\, Organic Seed Alliance (OSA)\, Organic Farmers Association (OFA)\, and Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association (OEFFA). Wednesday\, March 5\, 2025\, 1:00 -2:30 PM EST. \nProducers’ firsthand experience is key to shaping practical policies. Discussions from this listening session will help inform upcoming work with the National Organic Program (NOP) and National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on continuous improvement of organic seed usage.  \nRegister here: www.nationalorganiccoalition.org/events
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/organic-seed-usage-farmer-listening-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:OFRF at Organic Seed Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join OFRF Executive Director\, Brise Tencer at the 2025 Organic Seed Growers Conference. \nThis gathering is an incredible opportunity to make new connections\, share knowledge\, and celebrate the collective power of the organic seed movement. \nFriday\, February 28th Brise will join other panelists for a session on “Organic and Seeds in the Farm Bill: How Does the Farm Bill Relate to the Needs for Organic Seed Growers.” Moderated by Cathleen McCluskey\, of the Organic Seed Alliance\, other panelists include Steve Etka\, of the National Organic Coalition\, and Kelli Case\, of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative. \nThis session will focus on the federal Farm Bill\, and why the legislation matters to organic seed growers.  The panel will talk about “marker bills” and how they relate to the Farm Bill process\, using Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act as an example of a marker bill endorsed by many organizational members of the Seeds and Breeds Coalition.  There will also be discussion of how priorities of the Native Farm Bill Coalition were incorporated into the bill\, and led to the NFBC’s endorsement of the bill. \nConference details:\nDate: Friday Feb 28th – Saturday March 1st\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm each day\nIn Person: Oregon State University LaSelles and Alumni Center (725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis\, OR 97331)\nVirtual: Organic Seed Commons & Zoom\nRegistration: https://seedalliance.org/conference/
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/ofrf-at-organic-seed-growers-conference/
LOCATION:Oregon State University LaSelles and Alumni Center\, 725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis\, OR\, 97331\, United States
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
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SUMMARY:OFRF Presenting at Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Gordon Merrick\, OFRF’s Senior Policy & Programs Manager at the 36th annual Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference. Gordon will be presenting on the new Cooperative Agreement OFRF has with USDA-NRCS\, and how that is working to build the awareness of the conservation benefits of organic agriculture within the agency. \nThe Marbleseed Conference offers knowledge for all experiences from organic and sustainable farmers\, homesteaders\, food policy advocates and more. Join us for a lineup of inspirational and educational content and workshops tailored to organic and regenerative farming. Choose from dozens of transformative\, skill-building workshops and roundtables covering business management\, soil health\, and production are crafted to advance resilient organic farms and regenerative food systems. Whether you’re certified organic\, using organic practices on your regenerative farm\, or considering the switch to organic\, you’ll find the people\, partners\, and skill-building opportunities to help your farm business thrive. \n\nTheme: Local Food Revolution\nFebruary 20-22\, 2025\nLa Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, Wis. 54601\nRegistration: https://conference.marbleseed.org/
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/ofrf-at-marbleseed-organic-farming-conference/
LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T114500
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SUMMARY:OFRF Presenting at OAK (Organic Association of Kentucky) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join OFRF’s Communications Manager Brian Geier and OFRF Farmer-Led Trial 2024 Program Participant Maggie Dungan at the 2025 OAK (Organic Association of Kentucky) Conference on January 24\, 2025. \nOAK’s 14th Annual Organic Farming Conference\, Grounded in Organics: From Soil to Market\, takes place January 23-25\, 2025\, at Kentucky State University’s Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort\, Kentucky. \nBrian Geier of OFRF and Maggie Dungan of Salad Days Farm in Versailles\, Kentucky\, will present “Farmer-Led Trials: How to Plan\, Conduct\, and Fund On-Farm Research” from 10:30-11:45 am ET on Friday\, January 24th. \nThe session will introduce OFRF’s comprehensive “Farmers Guide to Conducting On-Farm Research\,” our Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) program\, and the forthcoming Organic Research Hub. Maggie will share her firsthand experience as a participating farmer in the FLT program\, researching the effects of soil solarization on soil health. While the application process for OFRF’s 2025 FLT program has passed\, participants will learn about collaborating and making strong research proposals to pro \nRegister for the OAK Conference using the following link: https://www.oak-ky.org/annual-conference.  \nPresenter \nBrian Geier  \nCommunications Manager: Programmatic Content & Design at OFRF \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPresenter \nMaggie Dungan \nOwner & Farmer at Salad Days Farm
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/ofrf-presenting-at-oak-organic-association-of-kentucky-conference/
LOCATION:Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort\, Kentucky\, 525 Mills Ln\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250114T140000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Success: Farmer-Researcher Collaboration Panel
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording: \n  \n\n  \nAre you a farmer interested in collaborating with researchers or a researcher that wants to engage with farmers? If you’ve ever wondered about where to start or how to connect for on-farm research projects\, we are here to help!   \nOFRF is hosting an informal panel discussion with researchers and farmers who will share their experience and strategies for working together on collaborative\, on-farm research projects.  \nJoin us for our upcoming Seeds of Success: Farmer-Researcher Collaboration Panel.  \nOn Tuesday\, January 14th at 1pm EST. This one-hour virtual event will provide opportunities for farmers and researchers to learn more about how to engage in successful research collaborations and hear directly from the experiences of others.  \nFeatured Panelists:  \n\nMeg Moynihan Stuedemann\, Derrydale Farm \nLiz Graznak\, Happy Hollow Farm \nMary Hendrickson\, Professor in Rural Sociology at the University of Missouri\nKerry Clark\, Research Professor and Soybean breeder at the University of Missouri 
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/seeds-of-success-farmer-researcher-collaboration-panel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:Farmer Led Trials Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording: \n\n  \nIn this forum on Farmer-Led Trial Projects\, farmer-researchers share how hands-on research has informed and impacted their production practices. This 1.5 hour virtual forum features four organic farmers that participated in OFRF’s Farmer Led Trials program. OFRF provides an overview of steps to conduct on-farm research trials\, and shares opportunities to participate in the program and how it can impact your farm operation.  \n  \nPhoto credit: Green Things Farm Collective (https://www.greenthingsfarm.com/)
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/farmer-led-trials-virtual-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Farmer Led Trial Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Are you an organic or transitioning farmer or rancher who wants to test out a new agricultural practice on your farm?  \nOFRF’s Farmer-Led Trials program provides farmers with funding and technical assistance to investigate and learn about solutions to their most pressing production challenges. Applications for the 2025 season open Oct 14th – Dec 1st.\nOrganic farming and ranching takes dedication\, financial investment\, and a great deal of trial and error to adapt to a growing array of pest\, disease\, and soil health challenges.  In order to address the challenges certified organic and transitioning-to-organic producers face\, OFRF’s FLT program will provide support for on-farm learning trials aimed at testing new practices\, inputs\, varieties\, or animal breeds that can improve profitability and environmental sustainability\, leading to more resilient organic farms and ranches. \nVisit https://ofrf.org/research/farmer-led-research-trials/ to learn more about the program.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/2025-farmer-led-trial-applications-open/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:Developing Organic Crop Budgets for Producers Moving to Organic Production
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording here. \nJoin us at 2 pm Eastern (1PM Central\, 12PM Mountain\, 11AM Pacific Time) on Wednesday June 26th\, 2024 \nThis webinar will showcase a crop budging tool that organic crop producers can use to evaluate both the cost of production and expected net return of organic production for various crops. The budgeting tool can also be used to compute the costs and returns for producers looking to make a transition into organic production. The featured tool makes it easy to develop a crop budget for almost any crop and production practice including both organic and conventional crop production. The budgeting tool has a built-in database of inputs and machinery costs. Producers just need to pick what operations and inputs are needed to produce a crop and the budgeting tool will calculate the cost per acre to produce that crop and the expected net return. This webinar will walk through the process of developing an organic crop budget and how producers can modify this process to fit their particular operation. \nBio\nDr. Gregg Ibendahl is an associate professor at Kansas State University. His appointment is in Extension specializing in farm management and agricultural finance. Dr. Ibendahl grew up on a grain/beef farm in southern Illinois and has worked in both private industry as well as academia. He enjoys analyzing farmer profitability issues and helping farmers make better decisions. Email: ibendahl@ksu.edu \nRegister now at: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m7ctt0LlTEahFRjrb8HSIw
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/seeds-of-success-organic-crop-budgets/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Success: OREI Research Proposal Development and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, January 10th at 2pm ET to share ideas and discuss the key components of a successful OREI proposal.\n\n\nAre you a researcher interested in applying for a 2024 NIFA-OREI Research grant? If you’ve ever wondered about where to start or how to connect with a farmer or other researchers for on-farm research\, we are here to help! \n  \nOFRF is hosting an informal Researcher Virtual Networking event in partnership with USDA NIFA to provide an opportunity for researchers to connect\, share\, and fortify ideas and opportunities for working together. \n  \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 10th at 2pm ET where we will be joined by USDA NIFA staff to highlight key components of a successful OREI grant project and get a sneak peek to OFRF’s new report that outlines the successes and strengths of funded OREI research projects and research gaps. A facilitated Q&A and engaging breakout sessions will follow to provide opportunities for project development\, collaborative discussions\, and networking.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/seeds-of-success-orei-research-proposal-development-and-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Success: Strategies for Identifying and Navigating Organic Markets
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording below:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to discuss and explore how experienced organic farmers navigate marketing challenges – Friday\, November 10th\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, November 10th at 1pm ET/10am PT for Seeds of Success: Farmer to Farmer Networking Session where we address the #1 non-production challenge* identified by organic producers – ‘Finding and Developing Markets for Organic Products’. This event will be an engaging opportunity for farmers to come together\, ask questions and share strategies for overcoming their most pressing market-related challenges. This session will feature three women farmers that have creatively grown their markets for organic products: Amy Van Scoik – Frog Song Organics\, FL; Pam Mack\, L Marie LTD\, OH; and Anna Jones-Crabtree\, Vilicus Farms\, MT. \nThe farmer-presenters will each give a brief presentation sharing their experiences and providing insights into their approach and process\, followed by a facilitated Q&A session and breakout sessions to share ideas and opportunities.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/seeds-of-success-strategies-for-identifying-and-navigating-organic-markets/
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:Farmers are researchers: Conducting your own on-farm research
DESCRIPTION:Farmers will learn about the benefits and the how’s of conducting on-farm research and about the new OFRF Farmer-led Trials Program.\n\n\nFarmers and ranchers conduct experiments all the time. They constantly test and modify new or improved ways to farm. In this webinar\, farmers will learn about adding a few scientific steps to their farm tests that can produce more reliable results that they can trust. OFRF is excited to present this workshop as part of the new OFRF Farmer-led Trials Program (FLT) and the accompanying publication Farmers Guide to On Farm Research. This workshop is the official launch of OFRF’s new program that will promote farmer-led innovations in organic farming. If you are an organic farmer or rancher\, or are in transition to organic and have a production question you’d like to test\, join us for this informative webinar and learn more about how this program can support farmers and ranchers like you in conducting practical\, on-farm research. \nWatch the recording:
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/farmers-are-researchers-conducting-your-own-on-farm-research/
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Success: Farmer-Researcher Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about successful farmer – researcher collaborations at our virtual Networking Session on October 25th\, 2pm EST.\n\n\nHave you ever wondered how to connect with a farmer or researcher to conduct on-farm research? This Researcher- Farmer Virtual Networking event will highlight the successes and challenges of engaging in farmer-researcher partnerships and focus on building positive outcomes for farmer and researcher collaboration in organic agriculture. \nJoin us on October 25th at 2pm ET for the first informal virtual networking event held via Zoom\, the Seeds of Success: Farmer-Researcher Networking Session. \nWe will be joined by four speakers that have participated in successful organic research projects funded by USDA NIFA. Two researchers: Julie Grossman and Eric Gallandt\, and their farmer collaborators\, Seth Kroeck and KaZoua Berry\, will share details on their experience and the process of engaging in on-farm research. \nThe session will begin with a brief introduction on USDA-NIFA organic programs and feature facilitated conversations on the topic of collaborative farmer-researcher projects that will support information sharing and identify possibilities for future research partnerships. \n \nFunding for this series is provided by a cooperative agreement between OFRF and USDA- NIFA to highlight research investments made through both OREI and ORG grant programs.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/seeds-of-success-farmer-researcher-networking-session/
CATEGORIES:OFRF Events
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