OGRAIN

Organic Agriculture Research Field Day
2022-08-30 05:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Rd, Arlington, WI, 53911
This field day at the UW Arlington Agricultural Research Station will highlight organic research conducted at the University of Wisconsin, including optimizing equipment and production practices for organic no-till production, interseeding cover crops into corn and soybeans the impact of organic management on soil health, and weed management for organic hemp production.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/8ubio8yAXv3C3mYN8

Zimmer Family at Otter Creek Organic Farm
2022-08-24 04:30 - 10:00 | Otter Creek Organic Farm, 6679 Hwy 23 S, Spring Green, WI, 53588
Otter Creek Organic Farm, 6679 Hwy 23 S, Spring Green, WI 53588This field day will be hosted by the Zimmer Family at Otter Creek Organic Farm, located in southwestern Wisconsin. The farm is adopting an innovative rotations of hybrid rye, cover crops, and corn. This field day will highlight several tours, including compost/fertilizer delivery systems, approaches to soil and plant testing, and the plan and economics behind Otter Creek’s cropping system approach. The day will also highlight the work of Rye Revival, promoting the benefits of cereal rye as a cash and cover crop.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/RNigo4ecVM4paCQC9

Variety Showcase at Garver Feed Mill
2022-08-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53704
Farm to Flavor 2022
5-8 pm on Sunday, August 21, 2022
Garver Feed Mill in Madison, WI
Please join us for an engaging evening of conversation, learning, and tasting brought to you by the Culinary Breeding Network, Seed to Kitchen Collaborative, and Artisan Grain Collaborative.
This public event will bring together breeders, farmers, chefs, bakers, and beverage makers to celebrate the benefits of participatory classic plant breeding for flavor and organic production. The evening will provide the opportunity for researchers, growers, and food lovers to play an essential role in guiding the development of new crop varieties.
This year’s iteration of “Farm to Flavor” will have a special emphasis on culinary grains including wheat, rye, oats, barley, and corn. Come learn, taste, and engage! “At this event, the curtain is pulled back.” says Culinary Breeding Network Executive Director, Lane Selman, “Attendees are introduced to the wizards making critical decisions before our farmers plant their seeds. It’s a unique chance to meet the plant breeders creating flavorful varieties for organic farmers.“
Tickets are available at https://farmtoflavor2022.bpt.me for $25 if purchased by July 21 and $35 thereafter. AGC members get a special discount (see your AGC member site). Undergraduate students can contact Sarah Elliott for a ticket discount.
This event is organized by University of Wisconsin, Oregon State University, Artisan Grain Collaborative and Cornell University. Funding from the USDA-OREI-NIFA project Value-Added Grains for Local and Regional Food Systems II.
Contact:
Lane Selman, the Culinary Breeding Network lane.selman@oregonstate.edu | 503-528-6631
Sarah Elliott, Artisan Grain Collaborative selliott@graincollaborative.com | 608-347-0081

Crop Fertility Services' 2022 Organic Farm Field Day
2022-08-18 04:00 - 10:00 | CFS, 17177 60th St SW, Cokato, MN, 55321
General Information:
When: August 18th, 2022
[NEW] LOCATION HAS CHANGED: 17177 60th St SW Cokato, MN 55321
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Free for the general public- RSVP is required
Last year we welcomed over 160+ farmers to our field day and this year we’re looking to double attendance with even more in-depth trials and a more diverse line up of equipment by Einbock, Treffler, Hatzenbichler, Lemken, John Deere, and Kuhn.

All Field Demonstrations: this year, we’re preparing corn and bean crops at two different growth stages across 200 feet, to demonstrate and compare multiple unit manufacturer capabilities.

Side by Side Comparison: Treffler, Hatzenbichler and Einbock Tine Weeders
Side by Side Comparison: Hatzenbichler’s new early season “Duplex” Cultivator, the Original Hatzenbichler Camera Guidance Hitch and John Deere’s soon-to-be-released Camera Guidance System
Free Lunch: Catered by Famous Dave’s
Market Update: Terra Ingredients (with a special surprise..), Question & Answer Session, Vendor & Sponsor Discussion
Flame Weeder in Field Demonstration
Side by Side Comparison: High Speed Discs from Lemken (Lemken Rubin 12) and Kuhn (Kuhn Interceptor)
Networking: this year, we’re expecting 300 row crop organic farmers from 7+ states, with years of experience. The 3rd Annual Organic Farming Field Day is one of the single best places to network with Organic Row Crop Farmers this year.

The event is free for the general public. Please call 320-286-2470 to RSVP so we have enough food for everyone.

Wilson Family Dairy Farm
2022-08-03 04:00 - 09:30 | Wilson Family Dairy Farm, 10950 S Galena Rd, Cuba City, WI, 53807
This field day will be hosted by the Wilson Family Farm, who milk 400 cows on 2,900 organic acres. Farming organically since 1996, the Wilson’s emphasize soil health, and the connection between soil health, plant health, and healthy people and animals. This field day will discuss and demonstrate the integration of rolled-crimped rye into their soybean crop (which the Wilson’s have done for over a decade), soil health gains on the farm, and the integration cereal grains into a dairy rotation as both quality feed for the herd and off-farm sales. This field day is co-hosted with Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/yrTMouCcFZ3hYMFc8

Diverse Farm Systems at Gwenyn Hill Farm
2022-07-29 04:30 - 09:30 | WI
Come see food grade grain harvest in action, food grade grain and other grain storage considerations and discuss best practices, and food grade grains within diversified veg systems.
Gwenyn Hill Farm is nestled in the Kettle Moraine region of southeastern Wisconsin, growing certified organic produce and practices regenerative agriculture, maintaining the biodiversity of the fields and woodlands. The property was settled in 1842, and it wasn’t until 2016 that the land transferred from family hands, transitioned to organic, and was named Gwenyn Hill Farm. In addition to diversified vegetable and grain production, orchards and vineyards, 430 acres are grazed by heritage breed chickens, Red Devon cattle, and Border Leicester and Cotswold sheep. Gwenyn Hill offers a 16 week CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, and you can find their produce every Saturday at the Brookfield Farmers Market, May through October, as well as at their on-site farmstand Tuesday through Sunday.
Linda Halley is the farm manager at Gwenyn Hill Farm, an organic CSA-based diversified vegetable, livestock, and dairy farm near Milwaukee, WI. Linda has a long history of working on and with farms, but is new to grains. She will bring her long history of farm work and support experience, and a deep interest in successfully incorporating food-grade grains on her own operation.

Hughes Farms
2022-07-27 04:00 - 09:30 | Hughes Farms, 4031 S. US Hwy 51, Janesville, WI, 53546
This field day will highlight the diversity and innovations at the Hughes Farms in Janesville, WI. Farming over 5000 acres in a parallel operation consisting of both conventional and organic practices, the Hughes have succeeded in developing diverse rotations and markets. This field day, in partnership with Marbleseed (formerly MOSES), will discuss and showcase the various innovations on the farm related to the diversity of crops included in the crop rotation.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/LbXQKEZzjJRF7hK1A

Kernza Fest 2022
2022-06-18 05:00 - 13:00 | Ohuta Beach Park, Ohuta Beach, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
June 18, 10 am – 6 pm | Ohuta Beach Park, Lake City, MN
See, taste, and learn about innovations in water-healthy agriculture in this family friendly festival. The event will feature expert speaker panels, chef demos (including a tasting tent), live music, specialty vendors, kids activities and much more. Explore this page to find out what to expect at this inaugural event.
First of all … What is Kernza?
Kernza is the first commercially developed perennial grain crop that not only benefits the soil, but also helps clean water with its deep root system. A cousin to wheat, Kernza was developed by the Land Institute as a revolution in agriculture, and is beginning to become discovered by chefs, bakers, and brewers. Kernza Fest will explore the ways this grain can be used in sustainable and delicious ways!

Webinar: Supporting Beneficial Insects on Farms and in the Landscape
2022-06-16 08:00 - 09:00 | WI
Join the Pasture Project team and Valley Stewardship Network for a conversation with entomologist Dr. Claudio Gratton, Professor at UW-Madison. Dr. Gratton will give an overview of the beneficial insects in agriculture including pollinators, predators, and decomposers. He will also discuss how different on-farm management practices influence these insects at both the field and landscape scale. Register here!
