Michigan State University Extension
will be offering a one-day seminar on Organic Production Methods for livestock
and crop farming on January 8th, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This Organic Production program will be held at the Dowagiac Conservation Club
which is located at 54551 M-51 Dowagiac, Michigan. Resources, refreshments and
lunch will be provided for program participants free of charge.
Current organic producers, as well as those looking at other marketing
options and people interesting in learning about organic standards are welcome
to attend this education program and networking opportunity. Industry experts
will be on hand to discuss topics such as, the organic certification process,
current status of organic production in Michigan, the financial implication of
growing organic products and production methods for growing organic livestock
and grains. Representatives from Organic Valley and Organic Prairie
Cooperative will be available to discuss marketing options open to producers
and participants will be able to hear a producer’s viewpoint on
converting his conventional farm to an organic production facility for crops
and livestock.
Don’t miss your chance to learn about this non-traditional
market. Reservations for this meeting are required in order to ensure an
adequate supply of materials, refreshments and meals will be provided. Please
reserve your spot at the Organic Production Program by calling the Cass County
Extension office at (269) 445-4438. For more information about this program
please contact Beth Franz at the Cass County Extension office or by email at [log in to unmask].
Vicki Morrone
Organic Vegetable and Crop Outreach Specialist
Michigan State University
C.S. Mott Sustainable Food Systems
303 Natural Resources Bldg.
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-353-3542
517-282-3557 (cell)
517-353-3834 (fax)
http://safs.msu.edu/
http://www.mottgroup.msu.edu/
