Tome is ticing to pre register and get a discount for GLEXPO program, Dec 6-8 in Grand Rapids, MI. to see the full program go to GLEXPO.org Here are some key programs you may be most interested in! Organic Production Sessions Tuesday at 2-4 pm - “Introduction to Organic Production” Presentations include: * Ten steps to prepare your farm for organic - By Vicki Morrone, Organic Farming Specialist at MSU * What's this certification all about? - By Casey Brooks Certification Specialist with Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association * Building soil health, one field at a time - by Rebecca Titus-Vegetable farmer and manager in Leslie, Michigan. * Michigan Ag and Environment Assurance Program-How can it help you start farming on the right foot - by Dan Busby-Senior MAEAP verifier for western Michigan Wednesday Afternoon- Soil Health and Cover Crops Thursday 2-4 pm. – Organic Vegetables Presentations include: * Top facts to know about managing vegetable diseases-Meg McGrath- Professor at Cornell University, Long Island, NY-School of Integrative Plant Science and Plant Pathology * Grafting for stronger plants-By Matt Kleinhenz, professor and extension specialist at Ohio State University * Growing Media for Organic Vegetable Transplants by Liz Maynard-Purdue University professor in horticulture * Integrating poultry in organic vegetable production systems by Anne Carey, graduate student at Iowa State University Dept of Sustainable Agriculture Large Scale Organic Production Wednesday 9-11 a.m. Presentations include: * Combining Cultural and Mechanical Weed Management in Organic Vegetables by Dan Brainard * Insect Management for Organic Vegetables by Jennifer Zavalnitskaya * Success and Challenges in Organic Apples by Kyle Rasch Soil Health and Cover Crops Wednesday 2-4 p.m. Presentations include: * Nematodes and Soil Health Management By Haddish Melakeberhan, Michigan State University nematologist * Fall Brassica Cover Crops and Nutrient Cycling - What Have We Learned? Zack Hayden, Michigan State University Dept of Horticulture * Winter/Summer Cover Crop Combinations Influence Vegetable Productivity Dan Drost at Utah State University Dept of Plan, Soil, and Climate * Getting Your Soil Healthy and Keeping Soil Alive: A Starting Perspective by Mike Bronkema-Michigan Farmer Beginning Farming Sessions Resources for Beginning Farmers Round Table PLUS Trade Show Tour Tuesday 9-12 pm This program will offer several resource persons sharing about programs and assistance that is relevant to beginning farmers. Through introductions and Q&A we hope it offers you better access. Following this portion, we will visit the trade show and stop by booths with info and resources and materials relevant to beginning farming Beginning Farmer II Wednesday 1-4 We have a great line up of speakers to share their knowledge and experiences as they engage with beginning farming challenges (eg. Land access) and as they work to grow their own farm business. Check out this …. * Understanding your vegetable farm's financial health by Jon LaPorte-MSU * Farmer Panel · Learn how to start and grow your farm with the help of FSA loan by Sarah Longstreth-Goodstead Farm . · Working with a business partner when just starting out by Jessica Mazolli-Raven Oaks Farm · How to diversify your farm's income by Devon Wilson-Sunlight Gardens * Finding land for your first farm in a rural area by John McCarthy-MIFFA Program Manager * Finding land for your first farm in an urban area by Altia Kelly-Co founder of South East Market, Grand Rapids Vicki Morrone Organic Farming Specialist and Beginning Farmer Educator Dept of Community Sustainability, Michigan State University [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> + 1-517-282-3557 (cell and What’s app) Sorrone11 (skype) From: Great Lakes EXPO <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: Great Lakes EXPO <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, November 14, 2022 at 7:16 AM To: "Morrone, Vicki" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Pre-registration deadline for Great Lakes EXPO approaching! 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