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Live Event on Organic Transition on Nov. 15 at McHenry County College

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Transition & Succeed Program in Collaboration with Farmers Rising Non-Profit



Farmers with an interest in transitioning to organic farming have a great in=person opportunity to learn from experts during a live event — to be held November 15, 10 a.m-3 p.m. — at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.


Titled "Why Organic: How to Transition and Succeed," the event is presented by the college's Center for Agrarian Learning in partnership with Farmers Rising, the farmer education non-profit based in Caledonia, Illinois.


Here's how the organizers describe the event:


Whether you’re already organic, on a mission to transition, or organic-curious, this event is for you.


Learn about…

  • The significance of organic practices and certification

  • USDA certified organic processes and requirements

  • The impact of organic practices on soil ecology and productivity

  • Climate resilient practices within organic production systems

Enjoy a provided lunch with other organic producers, supporters, educators, and certifiers


Curbside Consultations with: Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), Oregon Tilth, OnMark Certification Services, Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA)


What are Curbside Consultations? 

  • Meet with certification specialists from a range of organizations

  • ​Brief  - ten to fifteen minute - meetings. Come prepared with questions!


What kind of guidance and answers can certification specialists provide?

  • The rules and process of organic certification

  • Whether a specific practice is / would be in compliance, but not how to make a practice be in compliance

  • How to fill out an organic system plan (OSP)


Click the button below to register.


 

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