HOME | MOSESABOUTEVENTSFARMINGPROJECTSPUBLICATIONSWHY ORGANIC Pesticide Drift. Racial Justice. Risk Management for Farmers. Books, Workshop Recordings. Projects. Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Program. In Her Boots. Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) New Organic

Stewards.

MOSES ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE Join your community in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Feb. 24-26, 2022. Help shape MOSES 2022 by taking this short survey! The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms.

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Mailing Address: PO Box 339 | Spring Valley, Wis. 54767 Phone: 888-90-MOSES (906-6737) General Inquiries: info@mosesorganic.org Organic Farming Answers: Reach our on-farm organic specialists here. Our Team Lori Stern, Executive Director. lori@mosesorganic.org ext. 702 Lori’s background includes work related to community and environmental health, social justice, and food access. SPROUTED BARLEY FODDER This will make up 70% of the animal’s feed intake and all of the nutrition. A lactating dairy cow needs 2 animal units to produce milk, plus fiber such as straw. Other companies estimate the cost at $60 to $100 per ton of sprouts. Even at organic prices for barley, there is a potential reduction in feed costs. FARM PRODUCTION RECORDKEEPING WORKBOOK MOSES, with funding from the USDA Risk Management Agency, has put together a workbook containing a variety of crop recordkeeping forms. These forms include the essential information an organic inspector will need to see, as well as the information you need to provide when

you make a

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Bi-monthly farmer-focused news. Read about organic production on other farms, and find out what’s happening in the organic community by reading the Organic Broadcaster newspaper. This 20-page newspaper is distributed FREE to organic farmers, processors, certifiers and others

interested in

INTEGRATING LIVESTOCK WITH CROP PRODUCTION YIELDS BENEFITS 1) A source of nutrients that can be used for direct application and/or composting. By combining livestock and vegetable production, the whole farm nutrient balance of imports and exports becomes more even. 2) Along with nutrients, manure and compost applications tend to improve soil organic matter, biological activity and potential disease HOW TO CALCULATE REAL COST OF OWNING EQUIPMENT 500 + 1,500. .7835. 1,567.00. Total net present value to cash flow. 3,339.90. We predict the total net present value of the cash flow we’ll have generated in the five years we’ve used the digger and then sold it will be $3,339.90, which is somewhat less than the $4,000 we saw in the cost of ownership equation.

PROOF POSITIVE

Controlling weeds in organic farming is especially challenging and requires the use of many techniques and strategies to achieve economically acceptable weed control and crop yields. Mechanical cultivation is a widely-used method for removing weeds between crop rows (inter-row space). However, that method leaves a strip of weeds

uncontrolled

ORGANIC FACT SHEET PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIC LAND NO SPRAY land. If your neighbors have pastures, you can ask them not . to spray for weeds within 30 feet of a shared fence line (and offer to cut or dig their weeds if they wish). HOME | MOSESABOUTEVENTSFARMINGPROJECTSPUBLICATIONSWHY ORGANIC Pesticide Drift. Racial Justice. Risk Management for Farmers. Books, Workshop Recordings. Projects. Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Program. In Her Boots. Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) New Organic

Stewards.

MOSES ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE Join your community in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Feb. 24-26, 2022. Help shape MOSES 2022 by taking this short survey! The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms.

CONTACT US | MOSES

Mailing Address: PO Box 339 | Spring Valley, Wis. 54767 Phone: 888-90-MOSES (906-6737) General Inquiries: info@mosesorganic.org Organic Farming Answers: Reach our on-farm organic specialists here. Our Team Lori Stern, Executive Director. lori@mosesorganic.org ext. 702 Lori’s background includes work related to community and environmental health, social justice, and food access. SPROUTED BARLEY FODDER This will make up 70% of the animal’s feed intake and all of the nutrition. A lactating dairy cow needs 2 animal units to produce milk, plus fiber such as straw. Other companies estimate the cost at $60 to $100 per ton of sprouts. Even at organic prices for barley, there is a potential reduction in feed costs. FARM PRODUCTION RECORDKEEPING WORKBOOK MOSES, with funding from the USDA Risk Management Agency, has put together a workbook containing a variety of crop recordkeeping forms. These forms include the essential information an organic inspector will need to see, as well as the information you need to provide when

you make a

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Bi-monthly farmer-focused news. Read about organic production on other farms, and find out what’s happening in the organic community by reading the Organic Broadcaster newspaper. This 20-page newspaper is distributed FREE to organic farmers, processors, certifiers and others

interested in

INTEGRATING LIVESTOCK WITH CROP PRODUCTION YIELDS BENEFITS 1) A source of nutrients that can be used for direct application and/or composting. By combining livestock and vegetable production, the whole farm nutrient balance of imports and exports becomes more even. 2) Along with nutrients, manure and compost applications tend to improve soil organic matter, biological activity and potential disease HOW TO CALCULATE REAL COST OF OWNING EQUIPMENT 500 + 1,500. .7835. 1,567.00. Total net present value to cash flow. 3,339.90. We predict the total net present value of the cash flow we’ll have generated in the five years we’ve used the digger and then sold it will be $3,339.90, which is somewhat less than the $4,000 we saw in the cost of ownership equation.

PROOF POSITIVE

Controlling weeds in organic farming is especially challenging and requires the use of many techniques and strategies to achieve economically acceptable weed control and crop yields. Mechanical cultivation is a widely-used method for removing weeds between crop rows (inter-row space). However, that method leaves a strip of weeds

uncontrolled

ORGANIC FACT SHEET PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIC LAND NO SPRAY land. If your neighbors have pastures, you can ask them not . to spray for weeds within 30 feet of a shared fence line (and offer to cut or dig their weeds if they wish). MOSES ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE Join your community in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Feb. 24-26, 2022. Help shape MOSES 2022 by taking this short survey! The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms.

FARMING | MOSES

Farming. This section of our website provides the practical information, links, and resources you need to grow and thrive in organic and sustainable farming. Use the Quick Links below to get right to the information you need.

SUPPORT ORGANIC

Give farmers the practical advice, training, and resources they need to succeed in organic farming—protecting the environment while providing your family with healthy food. Thank you for your support! MOSES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Make an impact with an organic legacy! Learn how. “I have included MOSES in my estate plans to help them with their mission of promoting organic and

ORGANIC CLASSIFIEDS

Call 715-475-9173. 03/23/2021. For Sale: Organic corn stalk round bales, baled dry, 5’X5.5′, $50/bale, trucking available. Morton, MN 56270. Call Gary at 507-317-1331. 03/18/2021. OneCert certified organic alfalfa and alfalfa/orchard grass hay for sale 3×3

FARMING BY TOPIC

Questions about organic and sustainable farming practices? This is the place with answers. Choose a category above to see the latest research, resources, and stories from our Organic Broadcaster newspaper. Need specific advice? Click on “Ask a Specialist” to submit your farming or certification question. Comments are closed.

FUNDS FOR FARMERS

Farming is a business, and, like with most businesses, it is rare to receive grant funds to support operations, purchase land or improve buildings.However, there are opportunities for farmers to receive grant support for on-farm research projects, business planning, conservation, and some kinds of marketing support.

PROOF POSITIVE

Controlling weeds in organic farming is especially challenging and requires the use of many techniques and strategies to achieve economically acceptable weed control and crop yields. Mechanical cultivation is a widely-used method for removing weeds between crop rows (inter-row space). However, that method leaves a strip of weeds

uncontrolled

INCUBATOR FARMS GROW NEW FARMERS Organic Field School in Northfield, Minn., is one. Organic Field School (OFS) is a 501c3 nonprofit of the Wedge Community Co-op, hosted at Gardens of Eagan. Three farms are currently “incubating” at OFS: Fazenda Boa Terra, Bossy Acres, and Humble Pie. Both Bossy Acres and Humble Pie will start their first season at Organic Field School

in 2013.

PUT IT IN WRITING: HOW TO SET UP A SMART ORGANIC LAND Many organic producers in the Upper Midwest once again had weather challenges in 2013, and so may be looking to cushion their production capabilities by leasing a little extra land for crops or pasture in 2014. Conventional farmers are out looking for cropland, too. High demand makes it difficult to find land to rent, much less at a

reasonable

ORGANIC FACT SHEET PLANNING THE TREE FRUIT ORGANIC ORCHARD Planning the Organic Orchard ORGANIC FACT SHEET TREE FRUIT organictreefruit.org The Organic Tree Fruit Association (OTFA) is a non-profit membership organization HOME | MOSESABOUTEVENTSFARMINGPROJECTSPUBLICATIONSWHY ORGANIC Pesticide Drift. Racial Justice. Risk Management for Farmers. Books, Workshop Recordings. Projects. Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Program. In Her Boots. Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) New Organic

Stewards.

CONTACT US | MOSES

Mailing Address: PO Box 339 | Spring Valley, Wis. 54767 Phone: 888-90-MOSES (906-6737) General Inquiries: info@mosesorganic.org Organic Farming Answers: Reach our on-farm organic specialists here. Our Team Lori Stern, Executive Director. lori@mosesorganic.org ext. 702 Lori’s background includes work related to community and environmental health, social justice, and food

CURRENT ISSUE

Land trusts, easements improve land access for new farmers. As land protection organizations, land trusts are well-positioned to support farmland access, community conservation, and land tenure needs. They can assist with estate and farm succession planning, and access to state and federal funds that can be used toward purchasing development SPROUTED BARLEY FODDER This will make up 70% of the animal’s feed intake and all of the nutrition. A lactating dairy cow needs 2 animal units to produce milk, plus fiber such as straw. Other companies estimate the cost at $60 to $100 per ton of sprouts. Even at organic prices for barley, there is a potential reduction in feed costs.

FUNDS FOR FARMERS

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Bi-monthly farmer-focused news. Read about organic production on other farms, and find out what’s happening in the organic community by reading the Organic Broadcaster newspaper. This 20-page newspaper is distributed FREE to organic farmers, processors, certifiers and others

interested in

INTEGRATING LIVESTOCK WITH CROP PRODUCTION YIELDS BENEFITS 1) A source of nutrients that can be used for direct application and/or composting. By combining livestock and vegetable production, the whole farm nutrient balance of imports and exports becomes more even. 2) Along with nutrients, manure and compost applications tend to improve soil organic matter, biological activity and potential disease

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Organic Broadcaster. Geese once enjoyed ample pastures at Carlos Valencia’s farm in rural Kansas. Pastures are empty today since county officials confiscated the flock and won’t give the farmer a permit to raise new birds. Photo submitted. Farmer’s problems in rural Kansas smack of racial discrimination. By Bailey Webster, MOSES. ORGANIC FACT SHEET PLANNING THE TREE FRUIT ORGANIC ORCHARD Planning the Organic Orchard ORGANIC FACT SHEET TREE FRUIT organictreefruit.org The Organic Tree Fruit Association (OTFA) is a non-profit membership organization ORGANIC FACT SHEET PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIC LAND NO SPRAY ORGANIC FACT SHEET Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) | PO BOX 339, Spring Valley, WI . 715-778-5775 | info@mosesorganic.org | www.mosesorganic.org HOME | MOSESABOUTEVENTSFARMINGPROJECTSPUBLICATIONSWHY ORGANIC Pesticide Drift. Racial Justice. Risk Management for Farmers. Books, Workshop Recordings. Projects. Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Program. In Her Boots. Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) New Organic

Stewards.

CONTACT US | MOSES

Mailing Address: PO Box 339 | Spring Valley, Wis. 54767 Phone: 888-90-MOSES (906-6737) General Inquiries: info@mosesorganic.org Organic Farming Answers: Reach our on-farm organic specialists here. Our Team Lori Stern, Executive Director. lori@mosesorganic.org ext. 702 Lori’s background includes work related to community and environmental health, social justice, and food

CURRENT ISSUE

Land trusts, easements improve land access for new farmers. As land protection organizations, land trusts are well-positioned to support farmland access, community conservation, and land tenure needs. They can assist with estate and farm succession planning, and access to state and federal funds that can be used toward purchasing development SPROUTED BARLEY FODDER This will make up 70% of the animal’s feed intake and all of the nutrition. A lactating dairy cow needs 2 animal units to produce milk, plus fiber such as straw. Other companies estimate the cost at $60 to $100 per ton of sprouts. Even at organic prices for barley, there is a potential reduction in feed costs.

FUNDS FOR FARMERS

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Bi-monthly farmer-focused news. Read about organic production on other farms, and find out what’s happening in the organic community by reading the Organic Broadcaster newspaper. This 20-page newspaper is distributed FREE to organic farmers, processors, certifiers and others

interested in

INTEGRATING LIVESTOCK WITH CROP PRODUCTION YIELDS BENEFITS 1) A source of nutrients that can be used for direct application and/or composting. By combining livestock and vegetable production, the whole farm nutrient balance of imports and exports becomes more even. 2) Along with nutrients, manure and compost applications tend to improve soil organic matter, biological activity and potential disease

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Organic Broadcaster. Geese once enjoyed ample pastures at Carlos Valencia’s farm in rural Kansas. Pastures are empty today since county officials confiscated the flock and won’t give the farmer a permit to raise new birds. Photo submitted. Farmer’s problems in rural Kansas smack of racial discrimination. By Bailey Webster, MOSES. ORGANIC FACT SHEET PLANNING THE TREE FRUIT ORGANIC ORCHARD Planning the Organic Orchard ORGANIC FACT SHEET TREE FRUIT organictreefruit.org The Organic Tree Fruit Association (OTFA) is a non-profit membership organization ORGANIC FACT SHEET PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIC LAND NO SPRAY ORGANIC FACT SHEET Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) | PO BOX 339, Spring Valley, WI . 715-778-5775 | info@mosesorganic.org | www.mosesorganic.org

CERTIFICATION

The National Organic Program (NOP) oversees the standards for organic production in the U.S. The NOP website provides information on certification, production, handling, and labeling of organic products.. All producers and processors who sell over $5,000 per year of products labeled organic must be certified by an accredited certification agency. FARMER-TO-FARMER MENTORING PROGRAM Cost to be mentored: $350 (See application for scholarship information.) Includes complimentary admission to the 2021 Growing Stronger Collaborative Conference and the 2022 MOSES Organic Farming Conference. Payment is not due until you are accepted into the program. The 2021 mentoring program runs from January 2021 to February

2022.

ORGANIC CLASSIFIEDS

Call 715-475-9173. 03/23/2021. For Sale: Organic corn stalk round bales, baled dry, 5’X5.5′, $50/bale, trucking available. Morton, MN 56270. Call Gary at 507-317-1331. 03/18/2021. OneCert certified organic alfalfa and alfalfa/orchard grass hay for sale 3×3 INCUBATOR FARMS GROW NEW FARMERS Organic Field School in Northfield, Minn., is one. Organic Field School (OFS) is a 501c3 nonprofit of the Wedge Community Co-op, hosted at Gardens of Eagan. Three farms are currently “incubating” at OFS: Fazenda Boa Terra, Bossy Acres, and Humble Pie. Both Bossy Acres and Humble Pie will start their first season at Organic Field School

in 2013.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charlie Johnson. Charlie is the 2013 MOSES Organic Farmer of the Year. He operates 2,400 acres of certified organic corn, oats, soybeans, and alfalfa with his brothers and a son near Madison, S.D. Johnson Farms also has a 200-head cow-calf operation. Charlie served on the board of the Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society for six years

WHEN WEEDS TALK

141 pages; by Jay L. McCaman; The newly updated and expanded Weeds and Why They Grow. Hundreds of weeds of commercial importance are detailed along with the chemical analysis and other conditions of accompanying soils. For example, burdock grows in soils with very high levels of iron and sulfate, very low levels of calcium and manganese.

PROOF POSITIVE

Controlling weeds in organic farming is especially challenging and requires the use of many techniques and strategies to achieve economically acceptable weed control and crop yields. Mechanical cultivation is a widely-used method for removing weeds between crop rows (inter-row space). However, that method leaves a strip of weeds

uncontrolled

CHOOSING EARLY SEASON COVER CROPS This tool can be extremely helpful in making the best possible cover crop decisions for your farm. Based on the criteria of early season planting (for example April 1 to May 1) and quick growth, the MCCC Decision Tool identified these species as best choices in Wisconsin: spring barley, spring wheat, oats, annual ryegrass, oilseed radish ORGANIC FACT SHEET PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIC LAND NO SPRAY land. If your neighbors have pastures, you can ask them not . to spray for weeds within 30 feet of a shared fence line (and offer to cut or dig their weeds if they wish). PUT IT IN WRITING: HOW TO SET UP A SMART ORGANIC LAND Many organic producers in the Upper Midwest once again had weather challenges in 2013, and so may be looking to cushion their production capabilities by leasing a little extra land for crops or pasture in 2014. Conventional farmers are out looking for cropland, too. High demand makes it difficult to find land to rent, much less at a

reasonable

HOME | MOSESABOUTEVENTSFARMINGPROJECTSPUBLICATIONSWHY ORGANIC Pesticide Drift. Racial Justice. Risk Management for Farmers. Books, Workshop Recordings. Projects. Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Program. In Her Boots. Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) New Organic

Stewards.

FUNDS FOR FARMERS

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Bi-monthly farmer-focused news. Read about organic production on other farms, and find out what’s happening in the organic community by reading the Organic Broadcaster newspaper. This 20-page newspaper is distributed FREE to organic farmers, processors, certifiers and others

interested in

INTEGRATING LIVESTOCK WITH CROP PRODUCTION YIELDS BENEFITS 1) A source of nutrients that can be used for direct application and/or composting. By combining livestock and vegetable production, the whole farm nutrient balance of imports and exports becomes more even. 2) Along with nutrients, manure and compost applications tend to improve soil organic matter, biological activity and potential disease FARM PRODUCTION RECORDKEEPING WORKBOOK MOSES, with funding from the USDA Risk Management Agency, has put together a workbook containing a variety of crop recordkeeping forms. These forms include the essential information an organic inspector will need to see, as well as the information you need to provide when

you make a

SPROUTED BARLEY FODDER This will make up 70% of the animal’s feed intake and all of the nutrition. A lactating dairy cow needs 2 animal units to produce milk, plus fiber such as straw. Other companies estimate the cost at $60 to $100 per ton of sprouts. Even at organic prices for barley, there is a potential reduction in feed costs.

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Primarily running a dairy farm, the Thickes also raise cash crops, including soybeans, corn, wheat, pumpkins, field peas, triticale, and rye. The whole farm is certified organic, and it has grown from 176 acres in 1995 to 736 acres today. Generations of farmers turned to rye when hilly conditions and thin soils limited production of other

crops.

HOW TO CALCULATE REAL COST OF OWNING EQUIPMENT 500 + 1,500. .7835. 1,567.00. Total net present value to cash flow. 3,339.90. We predict the total net present value of the cash flow we’ll have generated in the five years we’ve used the digger and then sold it will be $3,339.90, which is somewhat less than the $4,000 we saw in the cost of ownership equation. ORGANIC FACT SHEET PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIC LAND NO SPRAY ORGANIC FACT SHEET Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) | PO BOX 339, Spring Valley, WI . 715-778-5775 | info@mosesorganic.org | www.mosesorganic.org CONVERTING CRP LAND TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION Converting CRP Land to Organic Production Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) | PO BOX 339, Spring Valley, WI 715-778-5775 | info@mosesorganic.org | mosesorganic.org HOME | MOSESABOUTEVENTSFARMINGPROJECTSPUBLICATIONSWHY ORGANIC Pesticide Drift. Racial Justice. Risk Management for Farmers. Books, Workshop Recordings. Projects. Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Program. In Her Boots. Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) New Organic

Stewards.

FUNDS FOR FARMERS

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Bi-monthly farmer-focused news. Read about organic production on other farms, and find out what’s happening in the organic community by reading the Organic Broadcaster newspaper. This 20-page newspaper is distributed FREE to organic farmers, processors, certifiers and others

interested in

INTEGRATING LIVESTOCK WITH CROP PRODUCTION YIELDS BENEFITS 1) A source of nutrients that can be used for direct application and/or composting. By combining livestock and vegetable production, the whole farm nutrient balance of imports and exports becomes more even. 2) Along with nutrients, manure and compost applications tend to improve soil organic matter, biological activity and potential disease FARM PRODUCTION RECORDKEEPING WORKBOOK MOSES, with funding from the USDA Risk Management Agency, has put together a workbook containing a variety of crop recordkeeping forms. These forms include the essential information an organic inspector will need to see, as well as the information you need to provide when

you make a

SPROUTED BARLEY FODDER This will make up 70% of the animal’s feed intake and all of the nutrition. A lactating dairy cow needs 2 animal units to produce milk, plus fiber such as straw. Other companies estimate the cost at $60 to $100 per ton of sprouts. Even at organic prices for barley, there is a potential reduction in feed costs.

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Primarily running a dairy farm, the Thickes also raise cash crops, including soybeans, corn, wheat, pumpkins, field peas, triticale, and rye. The whole farm is certified organic, and it has grown from 176 acres in 1995 to 736 acres today. Generations of farmers turned to rye when hilly conditions and thin soils limited production of other

crops.

HOW TO CALCULATE REAL COST OF OWNING EQUIPMENT 500 + 1,500. .7835. 1,567.00. Total net present value to cash flow. 3,339.90. We predict the total net present value of the cash flow we’ll have generated in the five years we’ve used the digger and then sold it will be $3,339.90, which is somewhat less than the $4,000 we saw in the cost of ownership equation. ORGANIC FACT SHEET PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIC LAND NO SPRAY ORGANIC FACT SHEET Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) | PO BOX 339, Spring Valley, WI . 715-778-5775 | info@mosesorganic.org | www.mosesorganic.org CONVERTING CRP LAND TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION Converting CRP Land to Organic Production Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) | PO BOX 339, Spring Valley, WI 715-778-5775 | info@mosesorganic.org | mosesorganic.org MOSES ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE Join your community in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Feb. 24-26, 2022. Help shape MOSES 2022 by taking this short survey! The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms.

CONTACT US | MOSES

Mailing Address: PO Box 339 | Spring Valley, Wis. 54767 Phone: 888-90-MOSES (906-6737) General Inquiries: info@mosesorganic.org Organic Farming Answers: Reach our on-farm organic specialists here. Our Team Lori Stern, Executive Director. lori@mosesorganic.org ext. 702 Lori’s background includes work related to community and environmental health, social justice, and food access.

SUPPORT ORGANIC

Give farmers the practical advice, training, and resources they need to succeed in organic farming—protecting the environment while providing your family with healthy food. Thank you for your support! MOSES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Make an impact with an organic legacy! Learn how. “I have included MOSES in my estate plans to help them with their mission of promoting organic and

FARMING BY TOPIC

Questions about organic and sustainable farming practices? This is the place with answers. Choose a category above to see the latest research, resources, and stories from our Organic Broadcaster newspaper. Need specific advice? Click on “Ask a Specialist” to submit your farming or certification question. Comments are closed.

FARM JOB POSTINGS

The Middlebrook Farm Manager will perform and supervise all organic vegetable farming duties including crop planning, planting, maintenance, irrigation, harvest, and processing. The Farm Manager will also be responsible for business components such as strategic planning, budgeting, order FEEDING FLAXSEED TO COWS OFFERS MULTIPLE BENEFITS The 20 Jersey cows used in the study averaged 937 lbs. of body weight and 111 days in milk in the beginning of the study. Sixteen out of the 20 cows were used to measure enteric methane emissions using the sulfur hexafluoride tracer technique. All cows were fed TMR containing (% of diet dry matter): 1) 55% alfalfa-grass bale- age, 8% grass hay

PROOF POSITIVE

The higher cost of production for the organic steers is due to the extremely high value of organic corn ($15.90/bushel, January 2013). The grass-only steers had the highest profit per steer ($593 vs. $442) compared to conventional steers because of lower feed costs, mainly pasture. Economically, GRASS steers had 25% greater profit per steer HOW TO CHOOSE COVER CROPS How to Choose Cover Crops Midwest rganic and Sustainable Education Service MOSES) PO BOX 39, Spring alley, WI 715-778-5775 info@mosesorganicorg mosesorganicorg CONVERTING CRP LAND TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION Converting CRP Land to Organic Production Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) | PO BOX 339, Spring Valley, WI 715-778-5775 | info@mosesorganic.org | mosesorganic.org ORGANIC FACT SHEET PLANNING THE TREE FRUIT ORGANIC ORCHARD Planning the Organic Orchard ORGANIC FACT SHEET TREE FRUIT organictreefruit.org The Organic Tree Fruit Association (OTFA) is a non-profit membership organization HOME | MOSESABOUTEVENTSFARMINGPROJECTSPUBLICATIONSWHY ORGANIC MOSES stands in solidarity with all of the farmers, partner organizations, and community members who are working toward equity and

racial justice.

MOSES ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE Join your community in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Feb. 24-26, 2022. The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms.

CONTACT US | MOSES

Mailing Address: PO Box 339 | Spring Valley, Wis. 54767 Phone: 888-90-MOSES (906-6737) General Inquiries: info@mosesorganic.org Organic Farming Answers: Reach our on-farm organic specialists here. Our Team Lori Stern, Executive Director. lori@mosesorganic.org ext. 702 Lori’s background includes work related to community and environmental health, social justice, and food access.

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Bi-monthly farmer-focused news. Read about organic production on other farms, and find out what’s happening in the organic community by reading the Organic Broadcaster newspaper.. This 20-page newspaper is distributed FREE to organic farmers, processors, certifiers and others interested in organic agriculture.. Current Issue | Archives | Display Ads | Online Organic Classifieds

CURRENT ISSUE

Mission: MOSES educates, inspires, and empowers farmers to thrive in a sustainable, organic system of agriculture. Follow @mosesorganic SPROUTED BARLEY FODDER Educational Resources: Graze Magazine article, January 2013 “Sprouted Barley Fodder” Dr. Silvia Abel-Caines NODPA Featured Farm Series “Dykstra Farms” Lancaster Farming Sprouted Fodder Systems: Feed Your Farm: 360-661-4302 Fodder Tech: 855-977-7688 Fodder Solutions: 530-615-1533 FarmTek

ORGANIC CLASSIFIEDS

INTEGRATING LIVESTOCK WITH CROP PRODUCTION YIELDS BENEFITS By Rick Kersbergen. Crops and livestock have historically been integrated in farming systems. However, in the last 50 years there has been a trend towards specialization of single crops, diversified

vegetables or

ORGANIC FACT SHEET PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIC LAND NO SPRAY ORGANIC FACT SHEET Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) | PO BOX 339, Spring Valley, WI . 715-778-5775 | info@mosesorganic.org | www.mosesorganic.org ORGANIC FACT SHEET PLANNING THE TREE FRUIT ORGANIC ORCHARD Planning the Organic Orchard ORGANIC FACT SHEET TREE FRUIT organictreefruit.org The Organic Tree Fruit Association (OTFA) is a non-profit membership organization HOME | MOSESABOUTEVENTSFARMINGPROJECTSPUBLICATIONSWHY ORGANIC MOSES stands in solidarity with all of the farmers, partner organizations, and community members who are working toward equity and

racial justice.

MOSES ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE Join your community in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Feb. 24-26, 2022. The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms.

CONTACT US | MOSES

Mailing Address: PO Box 339 | Spring Valley, Wis. 54767 Phone: 888-90-MOSES (906-6737) General Inquiries: info@mosesorganic.org Organic Farming Answers: Reach our on-farm organic specialists here. Our Team Lori Stern, Executive Director. lori@mosesorganic.org ext. 702 Lori’s background includes work related to community and environmental health, social justice, and food access.

ORGANIC BROADCASTER

Bi-monthly farmer-focused news. Read about organic production on other farms, and find out what’s happening in the organic community by reading the Organic Broadcaster newspaper.. This 20-page newspaper is distributed FREE to organic farmers, processors, certifiers and others interested in organic agriculture.. Current Issue | Archives | Display Ads | Online Organic Classifieds

CURRENT ISSUE

Mission: MOSES educates, inspires, and empowers farmers to thrive in a sustainable, organic system of agriculture. Follow @mosesorganic SPROUTED BARLEY FODDER Educational Resources: Graze Magazine article, January 2013 “Sprouted Barley Fodder” Dr. Silvia Abel-Caines NODPA Featured Farm Series “Dykstra Farms” Lancaster Farming Sprouted Fodder Systems: Feed Your Farm: 360-661-4302 Fodder Tech: 855-977-7688 Fodder Solutions: 530-615-1533 FarmTek

ORGANIC CLASSIFIEDS

INTEGRATING LIVESTOCK WITH CROP PRODUCTION YIELDS BENEFITS By Rick Kersbergen. Crops and livestock have historically been integrated in farming systems. However, in the last 50 years there has been a trend towards specialization of single crops, diversified

vegetables or

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MOSES is a nonprofit organization that promotes o­­­rganic and sustainable agriculture by providing the education, resources, and expertise farmers need to succeed. MOSES is honored to be a 2021 MOSES ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE Join your community in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Feb. 24-26, 2022. The MOSES Conference brings together all kinds of farmers and ag professionals to learn the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms.

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Farming (in general) | Field Crops | Livestock | Market Farming | Orchard Season Extension | Soil, Cover Crops & Systems | Ask a Specialist: Answers. Questions about organic and sustainable farming practices? This is the place with answers. Choose a category above to see the latest research, resources, and stories from our Organic Broadcaster newspaper. FARMER-TO-FARMER MENTORING PROGRAM Get 1-to-1 guidance from an experienced organic farmer who can show you: Best practices for your type of farming operation; How to get your farm ready for certification; Tips to move your farm MOSES ORGANIC FARMING PODCAST Episode 30: Rodale Farming Systems Trial—Carbon Sequestration. Listen in on the conversation with Dr. Andrew Smith, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Scientist of the Rodale Institute, and Dr. Francesca Cotrufo, Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Soil & Crop Sciences and Senior Scientist at the Natural Resource Ecology Lab at Colorado State University.

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FUNDS FOR FARMERS

Farming is a business, and, like with most businesses, it is rare to receive grant funds to support operations, purchase land or improve buildings.However, there are opportunities for farmers to receive grant support for on-farm research projects, business planning, conservation, and some kinds of marketing support.

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We offer this free online service to connect farmers who are looking for land with available farmland. Please note: MOSES does not have any additional information on the opportunities listed below. If you have questions, please use the contact information provided in the posting. FARM PRODUCTION RECORDKEEPING WORKBOOK Optimize your recordkeeping time by using the forms in this workbook for both organic certification and crop insurance reporting. Both require tracking of activities and inputs: one to verify compliance to organic rules; the other to show documentation for a crop insurance

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