For those interested in learning a bit more about oat varieties and practices for organic production-July 19 at Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners, MI (South of Kalamazoo).

 

Come one and learn, share and experience. Free to all interested.

 

 

MSU KBS Organic Oat Varieties and Production Field Day 

 

 

When: July 19, 5:00—7:00PM 

Where: Michigan State University 

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station 

9693 North 40th Ave 

Hickory Corners, MI 49060 

 

 

Do oats have a place in your rotation? Oats can serve multiple purposes in a cropping system including: small grain production (human and animal consumption), forage, and cover crops. Interest is also increasing in this versatile crop in part due the to the organic, locally sourced food market. Join our Michigan State University Extension educators for a discussion on the upcoming opportunities in oat production in Michigan. Featured speakers will discuss the topics of oat production in Michigan, organic variety trials, and oat diseases. While the trials at KBS have been managed organically, this trial will be of interest to conventional producers as well, exhibiting varietal differences under minimal inputs. Whether you are growing oats for food, feed, or forage under conventional or organic management, this event will have something to offer. 

The MSU Oat Field Day at KBS in Hickory Corners on July 19 will run from 5 – 7 p.m. beginning with registration and refreshments, followed by a plot tour and education programs featuring MSU researchers and local grain millers. 

The event address is: 9693 North 40th Ave Hickory Corners, MI 49060. This address will take you to the house that is directly across the street, follow the signs to the plots. 

Experts Participating In-person at KBS: 

· Dean Baas, Cover Crops Educator, MSU Extension 

· Brook Willke, Kellogg Farm Manager 

· Megan Phillips Goldenberg, Principal Partner of New Growth Associates 

· James DeDecker, Specialty Field Crops and Bioenergy, MSU Extension 

 

The event is free, however registration is strongly encouraged. Register at https://events.anr.msu.edu/KBSOats/. 

This project is funded by Organic Valley, Farmers Advocating for Organics grant program. 

For questions about the event please contact: 

· MSU Extension Educator Dean Baas at [log in to unmask] 

· MSU Kellogg Farm Manager Brook Wilke at [log in to unmask] 

· Agribusiness Management undergrad Lauren Voelker at [log in to unmask] 

 

 

 

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and ma-terials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disabil-ity, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations. 

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Dean Baas at 269-967-9672 by July 16, 2018 to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible. 

 

 

2018 oat variety research plots at KBS. 

 

 

 

 

Hi Everyone:

 

Michigan State University is holding an Organic Oat Varieties and Production Field Day at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station on July 19^th from 5:00 – 7:00PM.  Attached is a brochure describing the event.  Please pass along to your grower networks and listservs.

 

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Dean

 

Dean Baas, PhD

Ag Educator, Sustainable Agriculture

Ag and Agribusiness Institute

Michigan State University Extension

612 E. Main Street

Centreville, MI  49032

Office Phone:  269-467-5646

Cell Phone: 269-967-9672

Fax:  269-467-5641

Email:  [log in to unmask]

 

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.  Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.