Last chance to register for the MOFFA Organic Intensives, for this Saturday in East Lansing. Three great topics to choose from for an all day, in-depth educational program. Practitioners share their knowledge and experiences. Great handouts to follow along and take home. Good hearty lunch with farmer-farmer networking!
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It's This Saturday — Don't Miss It!<http://www.moffa.net/oi-2018.html>
Don't miss out on 2018's Organic Intensives<http://www.moffa.net/oi-2018.html> — a full day
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Intensive learning, choose one of three topics that could alter the course of your growing year and
farm business.
There is one SARE scholarship and two Bird scholarships left, so don't let the cost hold you back.
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Small to Medium Scale Livestock for the Integrated Farm<http://www.moffa.net/f/OI-2018-flyer-livestock.pdf>
Nationally recognized poultry and livestock nutritionist Jeff Mattocks, Aaron Brower of Bluestem Farm, and Leah and Jessie Smith of Nodding Thistle Farm are eager to share their substantial experience with poultry and livestock on their very diversified farms.
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Diverse Grain Options for Farms and Homesteads<http://www.moffa.net/f/OI-2018-flyer-grain.pdf>
Indiana seed producer John Sherck as well as Vicki Zilke, Megan Goldenberg, and Ashley McFarland will discuss growing, harvesting, and processing grains including oats, barley, wheat, spelt, sorghum and even rice, for both homestead and farm-scale production.
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Organic
Transplant
Production<http://www.moffa.net/f/OI-2018-flyer-transplants.pdf>
John Biernbaum and Collin Thompson will share their many years of experience with all aspects of growing strong organic starts and microgreens, as well as the prospect of marketing both throughout the year as an additional income stream.
Vicki Morrone-Organic Farming Specialist
Center for Regional Food Systems
480 Wilson Rd
Rm 313
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-282-3557
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