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SUMMARY:Seeds of Success: Accessing USDA Farmer Resources on the Ground
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording here.\nRecent changes to USDA offices have real impacts for organic farmers. Join the Organic Farmers Association\, OFRF\, and the National Organic Coalition (NOC) for this Seeds of Success session: Accessing USDA Farmer Resources on the Ground: NRCS and FSA – Seeds of Success. Monday\, January 27\, 3-4:00 pm ET. This session will help farmers understand how they can navigate these changes with insights straight from USDA staff. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA). During the hour\, we will delve into the specific changes in the structure\, staffing\, and location of NRCS and FSA offices. Farmers will learn the most effective ways to access essential resources. The session will also provide guidance and updates on available loans\, programs\, and technical assistance to support farm and business goals. Bring your questions and get them answered!
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/seeds-of-success-accessing-usda-farmer-resources-on-the-ground/
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SUMMARY:OFRF at the Everything Local Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together more people than ever from across Illinois’ local food\, specialty crop\, and farmers market supply chains. Aside from networking opportunities and an expansive tradeshow\, you’ll have the chance to hear from leaders invested in the specialty and local food markets\, engage in breakout sessions tailored to your needs\, receive one-on-one technical assistance from industry leaders\,  and participate in workshops that dive deep on a wide variety of production\, operational and marketing topics. \nOur Partnerships and Development Director\, Leah Lawson\, and our Communications Fellow\, Clare Bolland\, will be representing OFRF at this conference. Stop by our table and say hello! \nConference details and registration.
URL:https://ofrf.org/event/ofrf-at-the-everything-local-conference/
LOCATION:Bank of Springfield Center\, Springfield\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Organic 101 for Extension Agents: Understanding Certification\, Standards\, and Producer Journeys
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording here.\nAre you an extension agent or technical service provider who wants to understand organic certification and help growers make the transition to organic farming? Mark your calendars for January 29\, 2026 at 10am PT/1pm ET for a 75-minute webinar\, Organic 101 for Extension Agents: Understanding Certification\, Standards\, and Producer Journeys\, brought to you by the Organic Farming Research Foundation\, Oregon Tilth\, and Western SARE. \nIn the first half of this informative session\, you will learn the basic principles of organic certification\, and become familiar with organic standards. During the second half\, you will have the opportunity to interact with farmer panelists as they share their experiences in becoming certified organic producers. Panelists include April Thatcher of April Joy Farm in Washington\, Beth Hoinacki of Goodfoot Farm in Oregon\, and Diane Green of Greentree Naturals in Idaho.
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