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FRED KIRSCHENMANN
Fred Kirschenmann is a longtime leader in national and international sustainable agriculture, having served on the NOSB board, the National Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and as the Director of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. He currently shares an appointment as Distinguished Fellow for the Leopold Center and as President of the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, NY. He also continues to oversee the management of his family’s 3,500-acre certifi ed organic farm in North Dakota and is a professor in the ISU Department of Religion and Philosophy.
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BRETT MELONE
Brett Melone is Executive Director of ALBA, Agriculture & Land Based Training Association, based in Salinas, California. ALBA promotes economic viability, social equity, and ecological land management among limited resource and aspiring farmers on California’s Central Coast. Brett grew up in agriculture in South Florida, where his father oversaw production of thousands of acres of avocados, limes and mangos. His bias for sustainable, family scale agriculture developed when he experienced first hand the health risks associated with industrial agriculture, and saw the effects of this system on farm workers and their families.
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Mark Winne
Though a land of opportunity and great fortune for some, we have never been able to fully confront. let alone resolve, our social and economic inequities and disparities. Food like air and water, is a basic necessity, but stands as aglaring example of how the gap between this country’s “haves” and “have nots” remains deep and wide. As we work to revitalize our local organic foodsheds, we must also include solutions for making local, organic and highly nutritious food available to everyone
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All Day Sessions (6 CD/MP3 per session)
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MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL ORGANIC GREENHOUSE
Growing healthy seedlings from start to transplant in an organic situation is the focus of this workshop. Topics covered will include: the physical plant and how to determine heat, water and light requirements; appropriate plant disease and insect controls; choosing a proper planting medium and nutrients; and practical day-to-day operational tips from experienced organic growers. Presenters include: Trina Pilonero, Silver Heights Farm, Jay Armour, Four Winds Farm, Chris Smart, Plant Pathologist at the Cornell Ag. Experiment Station, Karl Hammer, Vermont Composting Company, greenhouse and high tunnel vegetable specialist Judson Reid of the Cornell Vegetable Program.
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FOOD POLICY COUNCILS: A Pathway to a Just and Sustainable Food System
Join Mark Winne in this special fullday workshop to examine the role that local and state food policy councils can play in bringing about a just and sustainable food system for consumers and producers. The focus will be on the development, operation, and practice of food policy councils as they have evolved across the U.S. over the last 5 to 10 years. The workshop is appropriate for individuals as well as community teams who want to start a food policy or want to improve the operation of an existing one. Mark Winne has been a leader in the promotion and success of food policy councils throughout the US. From 1979 to 2003, he was the Executive Director of the Hartford Food System, a non-profi t agency that works on comprehensive solutions to food and hunger issues in the Hartford, CT area. Mark co-founded many food and agriculture policy groups including the City of Hartford Food Policy Commission, the Connecticut Food Policy Council, End Hunger Connecticut!, and the national Community Food Security Coalition. He was an organizer and chairman of the Working Lands Alliance and is a founder of the Connecticut Farmland Trust. •
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ORGANIC GRAZING SCHOOL
Join grazing guru Sarah Flack for this all day workshop covering grazing management for all types of livestock. She will cover fences & livestock watering systems, pasture dry matter estimating, and calculating paddock sizes for dairy cows, beef cows and sheep. She will discuss grazing systems for pigs and poultry including electric fence, portable housing, eggmobiles and chicken tractors. This workshop will cover in detail the many types of pastures and a wide variety of grasses, legumes and other plants. Sarah will also discuss browse grazing and mob stocking in brushy areas to transform the plant species to grasses and legumes. If you are transitioning to organic dairy, considering introducing livestock into your farm, or would like to improve an existing grazing system, this workshop will cover all the basic information on management intensive grazing and how to set up a practical system that works for you. Non-ruminant specifi cs (poultry, hogs, etc) will be covered in the fi rst hour and the rest of the day, starting at 10am, will focus on overall grazing management with more focus on ruminants (sheep, beef and dairy cows). Sarah Flack is the author of Organic Dairy Production, and has a diverse background in sustainable agriculture. Currently, she works with farms and organizations to help farmers transition to new methods of farming including grass-based, diversified, and organic.
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SHARING OUR CSA RESOURCES
Are you starting a CSA? Already running a CSA but hope it can run better? Join seasoned CSA farmers Liz Henderson, Scott Chaskey, and many more experienced farmers in this series of facilitated group discussions on topics for both beginners and experienced CSA farmers! You can register for the full day or for either the morning session or afternoon session. Topics to be covered in the Morning Session include: • Starting a CSA, • Setting the Share Price and Share Size, • Including Low-Income Members in Your CSA, and • Creating a Core Group. a CSA but hope it can run better? Afternoon Session include: • Successful Working Member Programs, • Working with Interns, • Crop Planning, and • Post-Harvest Handling.
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Intensive Sessions (count as 3 CD/MP3 per session)
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USING ORGANIC NUTRIENT SOURCE
This workshop will cover the use of organic nutrient sources including, compost, manure, green manures, etc. Since most soil test reports do not give specific recommendations for using organic fertilizers/amendments, standard recommendations for crop nutrient needs need to be translated to account for organic nutrient content and availability. Over the past year a group of extension educators, NRCS staff, and university specialists worked with organic growers to examine the use of organic nutrient sources on their farms. Join Tom Richard and John Esslinger from the Penn. State University Dept. of Horticulture to learn about the information gained from studying soils and compost use on organic farms as well as tools to help keep soil nutrient levels in balance. They will share and discuss case studies from organic farms and distribute a booklet on using organic nutrient sources
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GROWING OUR OWN BREAD: Wheat for the Northeast
Picture bakeries, food coops, and grocery stores across the Northeast stocked with bread and baked goods made from locally produced wheat. This workshop is for those who’d like to help make this vision a reality. A panel of pioneering growers, including Jack Lazor of Butterworks Farm, Alton Earnhart and Jeanine Connolly of Lightning Tree Farm, and Klaas Martens of Lakeview Organic Grain, will lead a discussion of the pros and cons of wheat types, such as emmer, spelt, heritage varieties, and modern cultivars—and the management techniques and equipment needed to grow, clean, and store them. The Northeast Organic Wheat Project will provide updates on how growers can access seed and milling options. Bakers, including Don Lewis of Wild Hive Farm Bakery and Aaron Smith of Little Bakery, will discuss the benefits and challenges of using locally produced wheat. Be part of the effort to increase the acreage of igh-quality wheat varieties grown in the Northeast, build partnerships between bakers and growers, and put our own bread on the table!
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AGROFORESTRY, FOREST FARMING AND PERMACULTURE DESIGN
Agroforestry and forest farming systems seek to mimic and work with existing forests to maximize yield while restoring the diversity and resilience of these natural ecosystems. When we farm in the image of a forest, we leave behind trees and wildlife habitats instead of compacted and degenerated soils. Join Steve Gabriel of Work With Nature Ecological Design and Melissa Madden and Garrett Miller of The Good Life Farm for an exploration of these systems and the assistance that permaculture design provides in making the theories a reality. Participants will learn about forest ecology, coppicing, mushroom production, and tree crops while seeing pictures of their applications at Cornell University’s Mac- Daniels Nut Grove and The Good Life Farm, both near Ithaca, NY.
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ORGANIC CERTIFICATION: What do the organic regulations really mean and how do I get started? Part1
As New York State’s largest in-state agency, NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC certifies almost 600 farms and businesses. New producers often find the paperwork requirements overwhelming. These free workshops are designed to explain and make the application for organic certification easier. Certification staff will walk you through the regulations, required forms, timeframes and deadlines, and provide plenty of time for questions and answers. Repeat certified producers are encouraged to attend these workshops to help provide clarity and refresh their knowledge of the regulations. Topics to be covered in the Morning Session include: Organic Vegetables, Field Crops and Non-Dairy Livestock Certification with Carol King and Sherrie Hastings
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ORGANIC GARDENING THROUGH THE GROWING SEASON
A novice gardener’s guide to organically growing food in a backyard or community garden. Learn the importance of soil building and mulching, the how-to’s of composting and fertilizing and helpful tips on safe and effective pest control. Sharon DiLorenzo, Program Manager Capital District Community Gardens.
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WE SAY POTATOES!
Come join us for a workshop on “all things potato,” sponsored by a new collaborative project between Cornell and NOFA-NY. We’ll display and share experiences on growing commercially available varieties and “new” options, which range from heritage varieties like the superb-tasting Early Ohio to the exotic Peruvian cultivar Papa Cacho. Another focus will be on strategies for making seed potatoes better accessible to growers, including saving your own potatoes for planting, swapping potatoes with fellow growers, creating buying clubs, and increasing the number of “double-certified” (state certified plus organically grown) seed potato operations in the state. On hand will be Keith Perry, director of the Cornell Foundation Seed Potato Program, who’ll provide an in-depth look at the “do’s and don’ts” of saving seed potatoes to minimize the risk of disease spread. Andy Leed of Starflower Farm will explain the process he went through to become the first double-certified seed potato producer in NY. Plus there will be plenty of time for information-sharing between growers!
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MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELLING SPECIALTY ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTS
Selling your agricultural, prepared food, small-scale processed food products or other farm products directly to customers can be both profi- table and enjoyable. Customer demand for locally- grown and produced products is growing in popularity, what trends and strategies can you employ to increase income with this market advantage. Learn how to develop a marketing & financial plan for increased sales of value-added farm products from Leslie Schaller of Appalachia Ohio’s Food Ventures Center.
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CREATING AND MANAGING COMMUNITY GARDENS THAT LAST
For 33 years, Capital District Community Gardens has built and managed urban neighborhood food gardens that are still being cultivated today. Learn how this small local organization has successfully grown their 47 gardens and their other urban gardening and greening programs. Learn how to start and effectively manage a community garden in your neighborhood. Sharon DiLorenzo, Program Manager Capital District Community Gardens.
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ORGANIC GRAPE AND WINE PRODUCTION
Get the low-down on growing organic grapes and making organic wine. This session with experienced growers and vintners will examine site location and ground preparation, cultivar selection and planting, pest and disease issues, as well as understory management. Presenters will also give an overview of harvesting and wine making. Content will be geared to novice growers with an eye towards commercial production.
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CROP ROTATION
Sound crop rotation is considered a fundamental of organic management, but it often seems more praised than practiced. Come join organic field crop experts Mike Davis, Cornell Willsboro Organic Farm, Fred Kirschenmann, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and Paul Hepperly, The Rodale Institute, for an in-depth discussion of crop rotation. The workshop will focus on the practical: how to develop crop rotations for your farm that are both profi table and provide optimum benefits for the soil and weed and pest management.
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HEALTHY FOODS: You Are What You Eat
Join organic dairy farmers Jim and Nancy Gardiner, East ’N’ West Farm, to discuss how to eat for a healthy life. They are extremely knowledgeable about nutrition and alternative health care, and how the two go hand in hand. Before they became organic dairy farmers years ago, they farmed conventionally and experienced many health problems. They began to explore alternative health care options, decided to try it and within a few months, they felt better than they had in years. Their own health changes inspired them to change the way they managed their dairy herd, becoming experts in herbal medicine and homeopathy as they transitioned to organic management. Through this process, Jim and Nancy decided that if they changed the way they ate, they would be even healthier! This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn more about how to use food as medicine and how to use herbs to maintain good health. Jim and Nancy will cover a broad range of health issues, so bring your questions!
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ORGANIC CERTIFICATION: What do the organic regulations really mean and how do I get started? Part2
As New York State’s largest in-state agency, NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC certifies almost 600 farms and businesses. New producers often find the paperwork requirements overwhelming. These free workshops are designed to explain and make the application for organic certification easier. Certification staff will walk you through the regulations, required forms, timeframes and deadlines, and provide plenty of time for questions and answers. Repeat certified producers are encouraged to attend these workshops to help provide clarity and refresh their knowledge of the regulations. Topics to be covered in the Afternoon Session include: Organic D • airy Certifi cation with Lisa Engelbert and Marilyn Murray • Organic Processing/Handling Certifi cation (Small & Large Scale) with Carol King and Sherrie Hastings
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Organic Dairy Workshops (1 CD/MP3 each session)
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DAIRYING ON A BEDDED PACK: A Continuous Learning Experience Jack Lazor, Butterworks Farm
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INTRODUCTORY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR ORGANIC HERDS Dr. C. Edgar Sheaffer, VMD
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ADVANCED HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR ORGANIC DAIRY HERDS Dr. C. Edgar Sheaffer, VMD
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TROUBLE SHOOTING WITH HOMEOPATHY Therapies and Investigative Techniques for the Individual Animal and Herd Dr. C. Edgar Sheaffer, VMD
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RAW MILK RETAILING IN NEW YORK STATE Jerry Synder, Sunny Cove Farm and Gary Cox, Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
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FORAGE PRODUCTION AND STORAGE Kathie Arnold, Twin Oaks Dairy, LLC
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Organic Vegetables ( 1 CD/MP3 each session)
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PRACTICAL CROP ROTATION Mike Davis, Cornell’s Willsboro Organic Farm
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ON-FARM ORGANIC SEED PRODUCTION Alan Westra, NY Seed Improvement Project at Cornell University and Rodney Graham, Oxbow Organic Farm
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UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT TINE WEEDERS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS Bob Lefrancois, Organic Equipment Technology and Klaas Martens, Lakeview Organic Grain
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SMALL GRAINS: Agronomics, Storage, Markets Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, Lakeview Organic Grain
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IS THERE LIFE AFTER THE FEED BILL? Troy and Vaughn Sherman, Jerry Dell Farm, and Tom Adams, King’s AgriSeeds, LLC
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HELP MEET THE DEMAND FOR HEALTHY ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT, AND HELP YOUR FARM, TOO! Norm Wigfi eld, Wigfi eld Farms, Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell University, and Cliff Orr, The Birkett Mills
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Organic Livestock Workshops
2928 Extending Your Pasture Growing Season/Sarah Flack
2929 Processing 201-the 1000 Bird Limit & Beyond/P. McDonald/P. Knapp
2930 Parenting Day-Old Mail Order Chicks/Karl Hammer
2937 Crop-Trees/Chuck Talbott
2938 Green Teamsters & Broken Horses/D. Hewes/M. Livingston/Kimballs
2939 Charcuterie/Heather Sandford/Brad Marshal
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Organic Vegetables
2940 Winter Storage Vegetable Prod./Jay Armour/Robert Hadad
2941 Winter Greens/Martha Johnson/Seth Jacobs
2949 Nitty-Gritty Nutrient Mgmt/J. Gorzynski/P. Martin/E. Dyck
2950 Radiant Heat Systems in Greenhouses/N. Grove/S. Jacobs/D. DeGraff
2951 Providing More of What CSA Members Eat/M. & K. Kimball/Thorpes
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Beginning Farmers
2956 Using Soil Maps and Tests/Carol McNeil
2957 Vegetable Harvesting & Post Harvest Hndlg/L. Johns/R. Ostfeld
Small-Scale Food Processing
2965 Processing Lactic Fermented Veg./Seth Travins
2966 Simple, Home-Based Processing of Honey/N. Wade/J. Babcock
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Homesteading & Practical Skills
2958 Energy Sustainability on 1/3 Acre/David Doktor
2959 Cook w/Homegrown Grains/Mary-Howell, Elizabeth, Daniel Martens
2960 Keeping a Family Milking Cow/Linda Tikofsky
2962 Local Kids-Local Ingredients/Scarlett Miles/Megan Bostock
2963 Making Simple Medicinal Salves/Maria Grimaldi
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Organic Gardening
2968 Managing Garden Pests/Sally Cunningham
2969 Herbal Allies/Amy Gillingham
2970 Edible Landscapes for Humans & Wildlife/Nannett Cepero
2971 Knowing the Soil/Maria Grimaldi/Leona Willis
2972 Chickens in the City/O. Taylor/K. Mendenhall/C. Burnham
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Potpourri
2973 Baking w/Freshly Stone Ground Whole Germ Flour/Don Lewis
2974 Communicating About Local Foods/Maggie Gosselin
2975 Soil, Seeds, Spades & Words/L. Wujovanich/S. Chaskey
2976 Intro to Honeybees & Organic Beekeeping/C. Harp/G. Rice
2983 ALBA Organics/Brett Malone
2984 Choosing Best Alternative Energy for Farm/Dick Riseling
2985 Rice as Commercial Crop in Northeast/Takeshi & Linda Akaogi
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People and Policy
2978 National Organic Action Plan: Tell us what you Think/L. Hoodes/L. Henderson
2979 How Many People Could NY State Feed?/Christian Peters
2980 Farm Fresh Food to Low-Income Communities/P. Lukats/A. Youngblood
2983 Gas Drilling
2982 Leafy Green Regulations/Patty Lovera/Mark Dunau
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