2011 Conference Program
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2929thth Annual Organic Farming and Gardening Conference Annual Organic Farming and Gardening Conference
Saratoga Hilton and City Center, Saratoga Springs, NYSaratoga Hilton and City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
January 21–23, 2011January 21–23, 2011
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PROGRAM CONTENTSWelcome 2Keynote Speakers 3Schedule at a Glance 4Annual Meeting 6Friday Intensives 7Saturday Workshops 10Sunday Workshops 18Children’s Conference 22Th e Farmer’s Pledge 24Conference Presenters 25Tradeshow Exhibitors 37Food Donors 42Conference Sponsors 63Conference Center Map 64
presenters, our sponsors, our food do-nors, the NOFA-NY staff , volunteers, and the fantastic crew at the Hilton and City Center. We’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has worked to put this event together this year.
To those companies, organizations, and agencies who have lent fi nancial support to this year’s Winter Confer-ence, we would also like to say a hearty thank you. We would especially like to thank our two Patrons of Organic: the USDA Risk Management Agency and Th e Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program of the National Institute of Food and Ag-riculture, USDA (Grant # 2009-49400-05878). Th ose workshops marked with the beet logo (at right) were supported by this grant.
Th anks also to all of the individuals, farms, and companies who have donat-ed food for our fantastic organic meals! Your generosity enables us to serve some of the best local organic food in New York State!
Welcome to the 29th annual NOFA-NY Winter Conference!
We’re glad that you can join us this year for another incredible weekend in Saratoga Springs. As in years past, this weekend will be a great opportunity to learn from experienced presenters and each other. For many of us, this confer-ence is also a once-a-year chance to con-nect with old friends; don’t forget that it’s a great chance to make new ones as well! As we come together over the next few days, remember to reach out and make those connections. It is our com-munity that gives us strength!
Th e Winter Conference would not be possible without the eff orts and support of a large team of people, including our
ATTENTION SOCIAL MEDIA FANATICS!
Help us spread the conference love! We will be using a special Twitter hashtag for the conference, and invite you to use it too: #NOFANYwc11.
Also don’t forget to follow NOFA-NY on Twitter, www.twitter.com/nofaNY, and like NOFA-NY on Facebook! We also have a Jumo page now too, which you can follow us on as well.
As we celebrate our community this weekend, we would like to remember one of our beginning farmers. In November, Josh Levine lost his life in a tragic tractor accident. Josh was a husband, a father, the Farmer’s Market Manager at Quail Hill Farm in Long Island, and a regular photo contributor to the New York Organic News. He was 35 years old and leaves behind his wife and two children. As a tribute to Josh’s love of organic farming and his support to the larger organic community, NOFA-NY has created the Josh Levine Memorial Scholarship Fund to support beginning farmers to attend future NOFA-NY conferences. Please contact NOFA-NY for more information about the scholarship fund.
Th is conference would not be possi-ble without the eff orts of the following people:• Matt Robinson, Education and
Outreach Coordinator• Lynn Barnett, Membership and
Registration Coordinator• Dan Livingston, Food Coordinator• Del Ippolito, Volunteer Coordinator• Mark Ippolito, Silent Auction
Coordinator• David Ford, Program Designer• Sherri Welser, Children’s Conference
Coordinator• Th e entire New Farmer Development
Project Staff (for enabling us to off er programming in Spanish!)
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K E Y N O T E R S
KEYNOTE SPEAKERSMIGUEL ALTIERI
Dr. Altieri will explore the role that biodiversity plays in the design and management of biodiverse and resilient agro-ecosystems drawing from experiences of his work with small farmers in Latin America and larger commercial organic farm-ers in California and Chile. Woven throughout this description of scientifi c and practical evidence of the signifi cance of biodi-versity to farming will be the story of rural social movements that have put agrobiodiversity at the forefront of their strug-gle against corporate agriculture and their fi ght for food sov-ereignty. What lessons can eastern US organic farmers learn from these initiatives to rescue local food systems from the capitalist economic model?
Friday, 8:00pm • Saratoga Ballroom
MALIK YAKINI BUILDING FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD JUSTICE: Lessons from Detroit
Mr. Yakini’s address will off er a look at the communi-ty self-determination work of the Detroit Black Commu-nity Food Security Network (DBCFSN) including D-Town Farm, the Ujamaa Food Co-op Buying Club, the writing of the Detroit Food Securi-ty Policy, and the creation of the Detroit Food Policy Council. Th e on-going “Un-doing Racism in the Detroit Food System” initiative in which DBCFSN participates will be be examined. Key les-sons learned from DBCFSN’s work will be shared.Saturday, 11:00am • Saratoga Ballroom
KEVIN ENGELBERT Kevin, his wife Lisa, and
their family have operated a 120-cow dairy farm in Nich-ols, NY since the early 1980s. Over the last few years, the farm has diversifi ed into grain and small-scale vegeta-ble production, along with a retail beef, pork, and cheese business. Diversifying has allowed the farm to support the next generation, and en-abled the family to expand the number of organic acres under their management to over 1,600. Kevin has also served the national organic community for the last fi ve years as a member of the Na-tional Organic Standards Board (NOSB) advising the USDA National Organic Program. He ends his term this January.
Sunday, 11:00am • Saratoga Ballroom
NOFA-NY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HELP LINE (1-855-2NOFA-NY)NOFA-NY, Inc. continues “growing for the future” with a new help line for technical assistance questions, basic farm talk, or the
simple farm questions you were always afraid to ask. Call toll free, 1-855-2NOFANY, or 1-855-266-3269 (for low tech callers) and let NOFA-NY farm educator Robert Perry and our extended circle of organic resources help reduce agriculture risks on your farm. If we haven’t been there or done that, we will fi nd someone who has.
We are grateful for funding from the USDA Risk Management Agency that makes this hotline possible.
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THURSDAY SATURDAY
FRIDAY
10am–5pm Food Safety Intensive, Day One (Broadway 4)
1–5pm Weeds Your Way Focus Group (Phila)
6–9pm Registration7–11pm Beginning Farmer Mixer
(Broadway)
6:30am Yoga – Bring a towel or mat (Whitney)
All Day Auction for Agriculture! All proceeds benefi t NOFA-NY Education Programs (Gallery)
7 am Registration Opens7:30am Breakfast
9am–5pmFULL DAY INTENSIVES• Advanced Greenhouse & High Tunnel
Vegetable Production (Saratoga 1)• Digging Into the Web: Basic to
Advanced Web Marketing for Farmers (Broadway 3)
• Food Safety Intensive, Day Two (Broadway 4)
• Intermediate CSA (Travers)• Th e Nuts & Bolts of Getting Started in
Farming (Saratoga 3)• Organic Weed Management Strategies
& Equipment (Broadway 1)• Organic Maple Production, Up Close
& Personal (Meet at Info Table)
9am–12:30pmMORNING INTENSIVES• Blueberry Intensive (Saratoga 2)• Diversifying Your Farm or
Homestead’s Energy Supply (Highrock)
• Holistic Planned Grazing for Better Soil (Phila)
• How to Do Research on Your Farm (Alabama)
• Permaculture for Farmers: Crops, Patterns, Polycultures (Broadway 2)
12:30pm Lunch, Trade Show Opens
1:30–5pmAFTERNOON INTENSIVES• Brambles Intensive (Saratoga 2)• Certifi cation Orientation (Phila)• Community Food Security & Urban
Gardening Policies in New York State (Highrock)
• Hands-on Home Cheesemaking for Beginners (Demo Kitchen)
• Ecological Soil Management for Organic Growers (Broadway 2)
5–6pm Social Hour (Gallery & Trade Show)
5:30pm Reading & Book Signing: Philip Ackerman-Leist (Travers)
6:15pm Dinner
7pm Registration Closed
8pm Opening Ceremony & Keynote: Miguel Altieri (Saratoga Ballroom)
9:15pm Voices Raised in Song (Broadway 1)
9:15pm Dirt! Th e Movie (Alabama)
6:30am Yoga – Bring a towel or mat (Whitney)
7am Breakfast, Registration Open
8–9:15amSATURDAY MORNING I• Getting Healthy Food into the Hands
of Low Income Eaters: Nutrition Programs and Farmers Markets (Broadway 4)
• Grazing Rotations: Combining Poultry, Ruminants, and Others (Broadway 2)
• Home Butchering I: What Do I Do With Th is Cow? (Demo Kitchen)
• Horses & Mules: Profi t and Loss (Saratoga 2)
• Intro to Greenhouse & Transplant Production (Saratoga 3)
• No-till Gardening: A Mulch System for Growing Just About Everything (Highrock)
• On-Farm Seed Production (Saratoga 1)
• Organic Grape Juice: Distinguishing Your Product and Creating Niche Markets (Alabama)
• Regional Distributors: Getting Your Product to Local Markets (Travers)
• Spud’s Up? What We’ve Learned from the Northeast Organic/Sustainable Potato Project (NOSP) (Broadway 1)
• USDA NRCS Conservation Program Opportunities for Organic Growers (Broadway 3)
9:30–10:45amSATURDAY MORNING II• Actively Managing Your Compost
(Travers)• Brassicas, from A to Z (Saratoga 1)• CSA Expansion: Making It Work on a
Large Scale (Broadway 4)• From Amber Waves of Grain to
Market: Harvesting, Storing, and Marketing High Quality Grain (Broadway 1)
• Growing & Marketing Mexican Culinary Herbs (Broadway 2)
• Home Butchering II: Putting that Grass-fed Beef to Use (Demo Kitchen)
• On-Farm Poultry Processing (Saratoga 2)
• 100% Grassfed Dairy (Broadway 3)• Th e ¼-Acre “Farm” (Highrock)• Raising Rabbits for Profi t on Pasture?
Are You KiddingMe? (Phila)• What Are You Worth? Cost of
Production Training (Saratoga 3)• NYSSFPA Roundtable: Adding Value
through Green Entrepreneurship (Alabama)
11am Keynote: Malik Yakini (Saratoga Ballroom)
12:30pm Lunch & Golden Carrot Awards
1:15pm NOFA-NY Annual Membership Meeting (Saratoga 1)Details on page 6
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YOGAOK, OK… Th e conference is great,
but sitting around in workshops can get a little bit tiring. Start your morn-ing off right with Nancy Grove. Nan-cy will take you through a 45-minute yoga session that will help stretch out those stiff conference muscles.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 6:30am • Whitney
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SATURDAY SUNDAY
SUNDAY
2:30–3:45pmSATURDAY AFTERNOON I• Emmer & Other Ancient Grains
(Broadway 1)• Backyard Orchards: Growing Fruits
and Berries in Urban/Suburban Spaces (Saratoga 2)
• Benefi cials & Biological Control in the Field (Highrock)
• Biodiversity: Farmer Stories (Travers)
• How Big Should We Be? (Saratoga 3)
• Raising Heritage Turkeys for the Th anksgiving Table (Broadway 2)
• Th e Raw Milk Revolution: What’s Behind It andWhere Is It Going? (Alabama)
• Th e Use of Warm Season Annuals in Your Forage System (Broadway 3)
• World Hunger: Global Realities and Local Solutions (Broadway 4)
• Saving the Harvest: Th e ABCs of Food Preservation (Demo Kitchen)
4:15–5:30pmSATURDAY AFTERNOON II• Calculating Dry Matter Intake: Th e
New Pasture Rule (Broadway 3)• Community Organizing 101
(Travers)• Converting a House to a Homestead
(Phila)• Farming & Family: Achieving Balance
on Your Farm (Saratoga 3)
• Grafting of Greenhouse Vegetables: Tomato, Eggplant, and Cucumber (Demo Kitchen)
• Internships, Apprentices & Employees: An Exercise in Clarity (Saratoga 1)
• Local Processors: Th e Missing Link? (Broadway 1)
• Preserving the Diversity of America’s Apples: Heritage Production (Saratoga 2)
• Processing Beeswax Products for Sale (Alabama)
• Saving Rare Breeds One Pork Chop at a Time (Broadway 2)
• Urban Aquaponics: Fish and Vegetable Production at a Urban Youth Farm (Highrock)
• Farm Hack: DIY Tools for Small Farmers (Broadway 4)
5:30–6:45pm Social Hour (Gallery & Trade Show)
5:30pm Reading & Book Signing: Kristin Kimball (Travers)
5:45–6:45pm NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic LLC Open Meeting (Broadway 1)
5:45–6:45pm NYSSFPA Annual Meeting (Broadway 4)
7pm Dinner & Registration Closed8:15pm Contra Dance with Th e
Russet Trio & Fern Marshall Bradley (Saratoga Ballroom)
8:15pm Movie: Th e Greenhorns (Broadway 1)
6:30am Yoga – Bring a towel or mat (Whitney)
7am Breakfast, Registration Open
8–9:15am SUNDAY MORNING I• Accessing Land: Various Approaches
(Saratoga 3)• Creating a Self-Watering Container
(Demo Kitchen)
• Creating Your Own Feed Recipe (Broadway 1)
• Equipment Focus: Japanese Paper Pot Transplanter (Saratoga 1)
• Growing & Marketing Cut Flowers: Who Is Th at Stranger in My Garden? (Saratoga 2)
• Institutional Markets: Setting Up Re-lationships with Schools (Alabama)
• Pastured Poultry (Broadway 2)• Raising Dairy Calves on Cows
(Broadway 3)• Simple Solar Hot Water Heaters
(Broadway 4)• Stories from the Crop Mob: Barn
Raising in 2010 (Travers)• Urban Beekeeping: Are You Sure Th is
Is Legal?? (Highrock)
9:30–10:45amSUNDAY MORNING II• Alternative Pricing Structures &
Strategies (Travers)• Beginning Seed Saving (Highrock)• Farm Records & Tax Basics: Avoid-
ing Headaches and Heartaches (Saratoga 3)
• Marketing Strategies at Half Pint Farm in VT (Alabama)
• Mycofacilitation: Increasing Ecosys-tem Health with Fungi (Saratoga 2)
• Sheep for Fiber (Broadway 2)• Small-Scale Cider Production
(Broadway 4)• Standing Room Only: Pumping Up
Your Workshop (Phila)• Starting a Successful Value-Add-
ed Dairy Processing Venture (Broadway 3)
• Summer Cover Crops for Organic Vegetable Production (Broadway 1)
• Vegetable Variety Roundtable (Saratoga 1)
11am Keynote: NOFA-NY Farmer Kevin Engelbert (Saratoga Ballroom)
12:30pm Lunch, Last Chance for Trade Show
2pm Trade Show Closes
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NOFA-NY 2011 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDASaturday, January 22, 2011 • Saratoga 1
Th ursday: 10:00am–5:00pm (includes lunch) • Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm (includes lunch)
GAPs IS A 4-LETTER WORD, BUT SO ARE SAFE AND FOOD
PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE COURSEPRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVE COURSE • (Th ursday–Friday)
1:15–1:25pm Welcome1:25–1:50pm Year in Review
Review of 2010 Projects; Strategic Plan Re-port; Looking Ahead to 2011; Ways to Get More Involved!
1:50–1:55pm Election of New Board Members1:55–2:20pm 2011 Policy Resolutions Discussion
2:30–4:00pm: Room is available for people to stay and meet in small groups and committees.
Proposed 2011 Policy ResolutionsNew Farmer Training Program
NOFA-NY should cooperate with oth-er organizations in NYS to establish a new farmer training program that is recognized by the State Government (the appropriate departments of Labor and Education) such that the contribu-tions of farmers as mentors and teach-ers will be recognized, compensated and legal.
Th is training session will help farmers sift through the fact and fi ction of farm food safety using Good Agricultural Prac-tices (GAPs). Th e training will be tailored specifi cally for di-versifi ed organic fresh produce farming operations. In the fi rst day, Cornell Fruit & Vegetable Team’s Robert Hadad and Cornell GAPs Program’s Betsy Bihn will cover minimiz-ing microbial contamination, cost eff ective common-sense methods for reducing risk while keeping fresh produce safe, and updates on what is happening on the federal level.
Day Two will be open to those who attend Day One, and will be a work session where you will begin to write a draft of a farm food safety plan. If your buyers require you to be GAP certifi ed or you just want to be ahead of the curve, this ses-sion will provide you with the one-on-one assistance needed to take the plunge. If you have a laptop computer with an up-dated Word program, bring it to class on Friday. Th ere will be a limited number of laptops available to borrow.
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Garden at Every Public School We support funding to allow as many
children as possible to have the op-portunity to learn how to grow food. NOFA-NY members should work with their communities to create a garden at every public school and to encourage teachers to include the gardens in every relevant aspect of the curriculum.
Re-instatement of Home Rule
We support the rein-statement of home rule for gas and oil drilling in New York State.
Moratorium on Hydrofracking
We support a mora-torium on hydrofrack-ing of horizontal gas wells until the environ-ment, land, and water are fully protected.
Organic Chicken ProductionTo deserve the organic label, farm-
ers must raise chickens and other poul-try with full seasonal access to pasture so that the birds can exercise, scratch, eat worms and insects, and behave in a manner that is natural to their spe-cies. Chickens raised in confi nement should not be labeled “certifi ed organ-ic,” but may be labeled “fed with organ-ic feed, no antibiotics.” Th e membership of NOFA hereby charges the National Organic Program to establish this dual labeling option.
To achieve a supply of organic eggs that meets market demand, there will need to be many small-scale and me-dium-scale producers. Farmers will only be willing and able to raise organ-ic poultry if consumers understand the full costs and agree to pay enough for eggs and meat to cover the full costs of production. NOFA resolves to support the development of more organic chick-en farmers and the further education of consumers.
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F R I D A Y I N T E N S I V E S
ADVANCED GREENHOUSE AND HIGH TUNNEL VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
Growing high yields of organic vegetables in controlled en-vironments requires attention to detail. Judson Reid, Cor-nell Vegetable Program, Seth Jacobs, Slack Hollow Farm, and Michael Kilpatrick, Kilpatrick Family Farm, will fo-cus on soil, water, fertility management and biological pest control, as well as pruning for hybrids and heirlooms. Toma-toes, cucumbers and winter greens will be the major crops, and in the afternoon we will carpool to Slack Hollow Farm for a fi rsthand look at Seth’s winter greenhouse operation. Dress warmly for the afternoon!
Saratoga 1
DIGGING INTO THE WEB: Basic to Advanced Web Marketing for Farmers
Veteran web designer Simon Huntley, Small Farm Cen-tral, will provide participants with a look at web marketing and an explanation of how to make the internet a valuable tool for your business. Th e fi rst half of this workshop will cover the basics of creating a web presence, including a begin-ner’s look at web page design and social media sites like Face-book and Twitter. Th e afternoon will focus on utilizing this web presence to get the most out of the web, as well as web-based ordering for your business.
Broadway 3
INTERMEDIATE CSATh is workshop will off er growers who have experience
farming a look at what it will take to diversify their market-ing to transition to a CSA/membership farm. How do you build a membership base, provide variety, and integrate mem-bers into the farm? Join NOFA-NY Board Members and farm-ers Scott Chaskey and Liz Henderson, along with Chris Cashen, Th e Farm at Miller’s Crossing, Carolyn Llewellyn, Glynwood Center, Ben Shute, Hearty Roots CSA, and Mari-anne Simmons, GVOCSA for a full-day discussion of the ins and outs of a CSA membership farm.
Travers
FRIDAY FRIDAY • 9:00am–5:00pm • Full-Day SessionsFull-Day Sessions
THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF GETTING STARTED IN FARMING
In this highly interactive workshop, we will walk through some of the most common questions asked by new farmers, covering the planning steps, legal/regulatory requirements, and where to go for more information on each topic, from se-curing land and capital to deciding what to produce and how to do it. Farmers Jamie Edelstein from Wyllie Fox Farm, Donn Hewes and Maryrose Livingston from Northland Sheep Dairy, and Melissa Madden and Garrett Miller from Th e Good Life Farm, will ground the information by talking specifi cally about how they addressed these issues when they were starting up. Erica Frenay from the Cornell Small Farms Program will provide referrals to organizations, websites and guides available to help new farmers and will facilitate activ-ities for workshop participants to apply the information pre-sented to their own situation.
Saratoga 3
ORGANIC WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND EQUIPMENT
Th is workshop will take a holistic approach to management of weeds in both large-scale organic fi eld crop and small-scale organic vegetable production systems. Senior Cornell Crop and Soil Research Assoc. Chuck Mohler will discuss key aspects of weed biology as a starting point for manage-ment techniques, and a wide range of weed management ma-chinery will be available for inspection. Peter Martens of MP Farms and Bob Lefrancois of Organic Equipment Tech-nology will emphasize the importance of good management from initial tillage through planting and cultivation to har-vest. Brian Baker, Alfred State Institute for Sustainability, will present the results of Th ursday’s Weeds Your Way fo-cus group. Participants will develop their weed management skills with a problem solving exercise, and there will be plen-ty of time for discussion.
Broadway 1
ORGANIC MAPLE PRODUCTION, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Have you been thinking of tapping some of those maples on your property, but unsure of how to go about it? Come learn from a certifi ed organic master. Join Staff an Rascher, Rascher’s Sugarhouse, for an in-person look at his maples, his sugarhouse, and his award-winning syrup. Directions to the sugarhouse at the Information Table, and carpooling is en-couraged. Dress warmly!
Rascher’s Sugarhouse: Meet at Information Table in Lobby at 9:00am sharp! Directions will be provided.
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Voices Raised in SongJoin farmer-singer-songwriters Bennett Konesni,
Edith Gawler, and Creek Iverson for an evening of mu-sic and singing after the keynote. If you brought an instru-ment to the conference, bring it with you—all are welcome to join!
Friday 9:15pm • Broadway 1
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BLUEBERRY INTENSIVEGayle and Mike Th orpe, of Th orpe Family Farm, will of-
fer a morning of instruction on how to grow, manage, and sell blueberries. Attention will be given to fertility and pest is-sues, as well as the Th orpes’ diverse marketing strategies.
Saratoga
DIVERSIFYING YOUR FARM OR HOMESTEAD’S ENERGY SUPPLY
Diverse ecosystems are often the healthiest and most resil-ient. In this workshop, we’ll focus on how to apply the same principal to our energy supply. Carey Rosser and Lisa Cam-pion from the Vermont Law School’s Institute for Energy and the Environment will discuss a number of ways in which you can reduce energy consumption and integrate renewable sources on your farm. Bill MacKentley, St. Lawrence Nurs-ery, will discuss the renewable and low-energy solutions he has installed at his nursery and home including photovolta-ics, wind power, and low-energy cold storage systems. Bill Jordan, Jordan Energy, and Joe Livingston, Divine Renew-able Energy, will discuss some of the fi nancial incentives that are available to farmers who install photovoltaics.
Highrock
HOLISTIC PLANNED GRAZING FOR BETTER SOIL
How is holistic planned grazing diff erent than traditional rotational grazing? Join Eric Noel, from Maplewood Organ-ics in VT, for a half-day workshop that emphasizes intensive management strategies as a method of building soil. Empha-sis will be placed on careful monitoring of grass, mob stock-ing on small paddocks, frequent rotations, sub-soiling, and spraying milk, all of which help to build healthy soil and speed up regrowth rates.
Phila
HOW TO DO RESEARCH ON YOUR FARM
Organic farmers are always experimenting with new methods and strategies; most of us, though, aren’t entire-ly organized in how we do this. Laurie Drinkwater, Cornell Professor of Horticulture, Brian Caldwell, Cornell Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences, Sarah Carlson, Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Brian Baker, Director of Alfred State Institute for Sustainability, and Noah and Sara Radcliff will provide participants with a structured approach to conducting on-farm research. Violet Stone, NESARE, will discuss Farmer NESARE grants that can help you pay for your on-farm re-search. Participants will leave the workshop with basic re-search plans in hand for questions that they want to tackle on their farms.
Alabama
PERMACULTURE FOR FARMERS: Crops, Patt erns, Polycultures
Permaculture combines the best practices of ecological ag-riculture through a holistic design system that enhances farm productivity and profi tability while regenerating our lo-cal ecosystems. Th is workshop introduces a novel “Crop De-sign Process” that modifi es permaculture principles and practices for farmscale production. Th rough interactive exer-cises, slides and discussion, Appleseed Permaculture’s Ethan Roland will discuss the establishment, management, and economic outlooks of 30 crops, 10 landscape patterns, and 15 production polycultures ready to be planted on your farm.
Broadway 2
FRIDAY FRIDAY • 9:00am–12:30pm (Morning) • Half-Day SessionsHalf-Day Sessions
SPANISH LANGUAGE SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATIONTraducción simultanéa en español
Habrá 20 pares de audífonos disponibles para el uso del público con la traducción simultánea durante esta confer-encia. Los audífonos estarán disponibles según el orden de pedido. Los traductores estarán ubicados en el fondo de la sala en la que están traduciendo (vea la inserción para in-formarse del programa y números de sala). Se pueden ob-tener los audífonos de ese personal y devolvérselos al fi nal del taller.
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READING & BOOK SIGNING with Philip Ackerman-Leist Ever since Th oreau’s Walden, the image of the American homesteader has been
of someone getting away from civilization, of forging an independent life in the country. Yet if this were ever true, what is the nature and reality of homestead-ing in the media-saturated, hyper-connected 21st century? Up Tunket Road, 2010, is the inspiring true story of a young couple who embraced the joys of simple liv-ing while also acknowledging its frustrations and complexities. Philip Acker-man-Leist, professor at Green Mountain College, and his wife, Erin, farmed in the South Tirol region of the Alps and North Carolina before beginning their 12-year homesteading venture in Vermont. Join homesteader-author Philip for a reading from his recent book, Up Tunket Road, followed by a book signing.
Friday, 5:30pm • Travers
DIRT! THE MOVIENarrated by Jaime Lee Curtis, Dirt!
Th e Movie brings to life the environ-mental, economic, social and politi-cal impact that the soil has. It shares the stories of experts from all over the world who study and are able to har-ness the beauty and power of a respect-ful and mutually benefi cial relationship with soil. Featuring some of our very own presenters!
Friday, 9:15pm • Alabama
BRAMBLES INTENSIVEAre you interested in making raspberries or blackberries a
bigger part of your business? If so, join Andy Fellenz, Fel-lenz Family Farm, Adam Hausmann, Adam’s Berry Farm, and Rob Meadows, Sunshine Valley Berry Farm in Vermont, for a discussion of pruning, disease management, varieties, drip irrigation, and spring frost damage. Andy, Adam and Rob will also discuss marketing techniques and tips for run-ning a u-pick berry business.
Saratoga 2
CERTIFICATION ORIENTATIONJoin NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic’s Carol King and Lisa
Engelbert for an introduction to the certifi cation standards and process. If you are thinking of certifying your farm, this FREE workshop is for you! Carol and Lisa will review the Na-tional Organic Standards for organic certifi cation, touch on the new Canadian equivalency, and highlight the Pasture Rule that becomes eff ective for repeat producers on June 7, 2011. Certifi cation procedures and paperwork will be re-viewed, and participants will have plenty of chances to ask questions specifi c to their farms or businesses.
Phila
COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY AND URBAN GARDENING POLICIES IN NYS
With inspiration from special guest Malik Yakini, Detroit Black Community Food Security Council, representatives from cities across NYS will report on what they are doing to devel-op policies and action plans to increase community food secu-rity and make their cities as garden and urban farm-friendly as possible. Dennis Derryck and Jen Griffi th, director of Green Th umb, Diane Picard, from Buff alo, Elizabeth Henderson and Sue Gardner-Smith, from Rochester, and Amy Klein, from Albany will share their recent work. Please join them in a rousing exchange of ideas. Urban food activists need to net-work, share best practices and learn from one another!
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HANDS-ON HOME CHEESEMAKING FOR BEGINNERS
Participants will learn the basic procedure for soft cheeses and the fundamentals of starter selection and manufacture using both bulk and DVI procedures (direct vat inoculation). We’ll make a few diff erent types of cheeses and demonstrate how variations in the “standard creamery production” can be augmented for diverse results. Th e workshop is hands-on and participants will be grouped into teams to do the actual work of each cheese selected. Th ere will be “class instruction” dur-ing the appropriate time segments to review materials and discuss questions. Appropriate footwear for long standing and wet fl oors as well as hair restraint and shear clothing (no fuzzy sweaters) is advised. Instructor Cliff Hatch of Upingil Farm is a diversifi ed organic farmer and cheesemaker from Gill, MA. He frequently teaches both beginner and advanced cheesemaking classes.
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ECOLOGICAL SOIL MANAGEMENT FOR ORGANIC GROWERS
Have you ever wondered why organic growers focus on “feeding the soil” or building soil organic matter? Why com-post is a cornerstone of organic soil management, and soil management is the foundation of Integrated Pest Manage-ment (IPM)? How building soil structure ameliorates oth-er natural soil properties? Or how growers use preventative practices to naturally suppress insects and diseases? UVM Plant and Soil Science Professor Emeritus Fred Magdoff and NOFA-VT Vegetable and Fruit TA Advisor Wendy Sue Harp-er will examine ecological methods that allow you to manage your soil in a more holistic way.
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GRAZING ROTATIONS: Combining Poultry, Ruminants, and Others
Stone Barns Center’s Craig Haney will talk about the gradual development of complex grazing rotations. Specif-ic topics will include disease manage-ment, fencing, feeders, multi-purpose equipment, and balancing nutrients to manage the grass and soil. Craig will also discuss how to ensure the health of diverse species in rotation with one another.
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ON-FARM SEED PRODUCTION
For those of us interested in produc-ing and saving our seed for next year, what do we need to know? Turtle Tree Seed’s Ian Robb and Lia Babitch will guide participants through the basics of seed production for small-scale op-erations. Participants will learn how to choose appropriate varieties for their specifi c scale and location, and Ian and Lia will demonstrate basic cleaning and testing equipment and techniques.
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HORSES AND MULES: Profi t and Loss
Th is workshop will provide a specif-ic cost/benefi t analysis of draft animal power, including both qualitative and quantitative assessment. Veteran horse and mule farmers Donn Hewes, North-land Sheep Dairy, Mark Kimball, Es-sex Farm, and Michael Glos, Kingbird Farm, will share tips for integrating draft animals into profi table fuel-pow-ered farms.
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SATURDAY8:00–9:15am
AUCTION for AGRICULTURE
Th e auction is a great way to sup-port NOFA-NY’s Education Programs and score some sweet goodies in the process. Books, implements, a year’s worth of organic milk—we’re talk-ing variety, folks. Th e auction is on display in the Gallery. To bid on an item, stop by the Information Table to pick up your Bidder Number. Bid-ding opens Friday morning and closes Saturday at 6:00pm. Don’t miss your chance to win some great stuff ! Win-ners will be announced Saturday at 8:00pm. Don’t forget to pick up items on Saturday evening!
Friday morning thru 6:00pm Saturday • Gallery
ORGANIC GRAPE JUICE: Distinguishing Your Product and Creating Niche Markets
Glendale Farm’s Joseph Ottati doesn’t produce grape juice that tastes like the rest of the juice out there. He’ll explain how he grows his grapes, tell you why his product tastes a little dif-ferent, and explain how he’s made this a selling point for his juice. Joseph will also touch upon various aspects of Ko-sher grape juice production.
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INTRODUCTION TO GREENHOUSE AND TRANSPLANT PRODUCTION
In this workshop Todd Lighthouse, Lighthouse Gardens, and Trina Pilo-nero, Silver Heights Farm, will share their experience for those interested in expanding their greenhouse growing knowledge base. Th ey will discuss many aspects of organic greenhouse growing including plug and transplant produc-tion, container and growing media se-lection, crop scheduling, propagation methods, watering techniques, fertili-ty, plant height management, and more.
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REGIONAL DISTRIBUTORS: Gett ing Your Product to Local MarketsDistribuidores regionales: Haciendo llegar sus productos a mercados locales
Working with a regional distributor can off er a lot of benefi ts when it comes to accessing customers. Garden Gate Delivery’s Marlo Capoccia will talk about the history of home-delivery, cur-rent models, and how to use this type of service to grow your direct-to-custom-er sales. Gary Redmond, Regional Ac-cess, will discuss their business model and how it can help farmers reach new markets. Este taller se ofrecerá con el ser-vicio de traducción simultánea.
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HOME BUTCHERING I: What Do I Do With Th is Cow???
OK—I bought a quarter cow; now what? Join Eric Shelley, SUNY Co-bleskill Meat Science Lab, and au-thor Shannon Hayes for the fi rst in a 2-part workshop on how to butcher and use grass-fed beef at home. Eric will go through the tools, techniques, and cuts that you can get out of a side of beef.
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NO-TILL GARDENING: A Mulch System for Growing Just About Everything
Do you hate to weed and water your garden? Do you want to disturb less soil in your garden? Wendy-Sue Harper, NOFA-VT, will discuss three types of mulch gardening that she uses in her own gardens in Monkton, VT. Topics will include mulch approaches for vege-tables that are direct seeded and trans-planted, heat-loving and cool season crops, and systems for perennial plants (like fruit and nut trees, berries, and fl owers). Wendy-Sue will also discuss an easy system for using and managing cover crops appropriate for small-scale home and community gardening.
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SPUD’S UP? What We’ve Learned from the Northeast Organic/Sustainable Potato Project (NOSP)
Come hear what we’ve learned in three years of on-farm research on po-tato varieties and their management. Growers Tom Zembrzuski, Rus-sia Corners Farm, and Dulli Tengel-er, Birdsfoot Farm, plus seed producer Ken White, Saranac Valley Farms, will lead a discussion on best varieties in terms of quality, taste, yield, pest re-sistance, and marketability. NOSP staff Elizabeth Dyck and Michael Glos will share highlights from the fi nal report of the project.
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GETTING HEALTHY FOOD INTO THE HANDS OF LOW INCOME EATERS: Nutrition Programs and Farmers Markets
Jonathan Th omson and Steven Miller, from the New York State Dept. of Ag & Markets’ Farmers Market Nutri-tion Program, will discuss using public nutrition programs to increase access of low-income consumers to fresh fruits, vegetables and other products grown by local organic farmers. Th rough pro-grams such as WIC and EBT, vendors at farmers markets can make organic products much more accessible to those who are eating on a budget. Forms and assistance will be available for produc-ers who are interested in signing up for these programs.
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USDA-NRCS CONSERVATION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC GROWERS
Astor Boozer, USDA-NRCS State Conservationist, and Steve Ropitz-ky, USDA-FSA Saratoga County Exec-utive Director, will describe technical assistance and conservation programs available through the USDA-NRCS that can help organic producers ad-dress resource issues such as soil ero-sion, soil quality, and water quality on their farms. Participants will learn the steps they have to take, and forms they have to complete in order to become el-igible to participate in NRCS and FSA programs.
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FROM AMBER WAVES OF GRAIN TO MARKET: Harvesting, Storing, and Marketing High Quality Grain
Attention to grain quality is of ut-most importance for organic producers. Mary-Howell and Klaas Martens, from Lakeview Organic Grain, will talk about how to keep grain in good condi-tion, from harvest until point of sale. Th ey will discuss special food quality grain requirements, mycotoxins, and common mistakes that can result in damage and loss.
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100% GRASSFED DAIRY100% grassfed dairying is becom-
ing more common, largely driven by in-creasing consumer demand and health benefi ts. However, it is not without its challenges, as “no grain” dairies must be able to balance the fi nancial trad-eoff s of lower milk production with the pasture management skills necessary to meet the needs of lactating ruminants. Two 100% grassfed dairy farmers who successfully switched from managing grain-fed herds will share their experi-ences—Maryrose Livingston, North-land Sheep Dairy, whose farmstead cheeses highlight the exceptional fl avor profi les of her all-grass sheep milk; and Rob Moore, Moore Farms, who went “no grain” 14 years ago with his 60 cow organic herd.
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BRASSICAS, FROM A TO ZLou Johns and Robin Ostfeld, of
Blue Heron Farm, will talk about the diff erent management schemes for the leaf, root, and fl ower bud type brassicas they grow. Topics will include variety selections, planting schedules, rota-tions with cover crops, weed and pest control, and storage.
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SATURDAY9:30–10:45am RAISING RABBITS FOR
PROFIT ON PASTURE? Are You Kidding Me?
We’re not; it’s possible. Smither-een Farm’s Severine von Tscharn-er Fleming and Th e Hickories’ Dina Brewster will tell you how. Rabbits can be a lucrative addition to any business, and this workshop will give you all the basics you need in order to get started.
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GROWING AND MARKETING MEXICAN CULINARY HERBSCultivando y comercializando hierbas culinarias mexicanas
Martín Rodríguez, de Mimomex Farm, cultiva una colección diversa de hi-erbas comunes en la gastronomía mexi-cana, las cuales son cada vez más populares en EE.UU. Disertará sobre técnicas de pro-ducción para papalo, epazote, chepiche y pipicha, entre otros, así como la deman-da creciente para estas hierbas de la co-munidad mexicana y restaurantes. Este taller se ofrecerá con el servicio de traduc-ción simultánea.
Martin Rodriguez from Mimomex Farm is growing a diverse array of herbs that are common in Mexican cooking and gaining popularity in the U.S. He’ll discuss growing techniques for cacalo, epizote, chepiche, and pepicha among others, as well as the increasing demand for these herbs from the Mexican com-munity and restaurants. Th is workshop will be delivered in Spanish with simulta-neous translation into English. Interpreta-tion equipment will be available to the fi rst 30 people to arrive at this workshop.
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WHAT ARE YOU WORTH? Cost of Production Training
Underselling is a common error for beginning farmers. Join University of Wisconsin Center for Integrated Ag-ricultural System’s John Hendrick-son to learn about tools that will help you set your prices. Attendees will par-ticipate in a price-setting exercise and learn how to avoid underselling their products.
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CSA EXPANSION: Making It Work on a Large Scale
Ineffi ciencies that are invisible on a small scale can become painfully obvi-ous as your business grows. Jean-Paul Courtens and Jody Bolluyt, of Rox-bury Farm, will discuss how their farm business grew from 30 members to over 1,000. Th ey will discuss the importance of recognizing ineffi ciencies, plan-ning in the off -season, scale-appropri-ate equipment, and developing effi cient systems.
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NYSSFPA Annual Meeting
Th e New York Small-Scale Food Processors Association (NYSSFPA) was formed to help maintain a vi-brant agricultural sector by fostering small-scale value-added food busi-nesses that support local farms. Th e NYSSFPA jointly shares information and participates in decisions about regulations, provides mentoring to new processors and start-up busi-nesses, purchases cooperatively, ad-vertises together, and accesses food processing and small business techni-cal assistance. Everyone interested in small-scale food processing is invited to attend the NYSSFPA annual meet-ing at the NOFA-NY Conference.
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MEALTIME ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS K–12 STUDENT NETWORKING LUNCH
Saturday, 12:30pm • Meeting Room 1 (additional meal space)Th is lunchtime discussion will be a great networking opportunity for teens at the con-ference. Come and meet others who are involved in high school ag programs. Hosted by Travis Park and Michelle Podolec, Cornell University.
BREAKFAST CONVERSATION: Organic Food For Everyone!!Sunday, 6:45am • Meeting Room 1 (additional meal space)
Is a food system truly sustainable if healthy clean food is not available to everyone? Join NOFA-NY Food Justice Coordinator Kristina Keefe-Perry, and Technical Ad-visor Robert Perry, for a critical conversation about increasing access to organic food for all. Urban gardens, mobile markets, CSA’s in underserved neighborhoods… Let’s share successes, questions, strategies, and critical / structural analyses. Get your breakfast and come to the smaller dining room in the City Center, across from the main dining room. Look for the signs!
Feeling Inspired? Host a lunchtime roundtable discussion! Th e Winter Conference is a great opportunity to make connections and have discussions. Let us know before hand, and we’ll announce your discussion at the meal.
ACTIVELY MANAGING YOUR COMPOST
Just because your compost looks good doesn’t necessarily mean it’s high quality. Shabazz Jackson and Jose-phine Papagni, Greenway Environ-mental Services, will discuss innovative techniques for managing diff erent feed-stocks, biofi ltration, and leachate. Jean Bonhotal, Cornell Waste Management, and Melissa Young, Environmen-tal Finance Center, will show you how to manage your compost for effi cient breakdown of organic matter and bet-ter results.
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NYSSFPA ROUNDTABLE: Running Your Business Eff ectively and Profi tably—Food, Energy, and Sustainability
Th is roundtable discussion will ad-dress ways for existing and start-up food businesses to increase revenue. Workshop leaders are Gretch-en Hanchett, Business and Communi-ty Development Director from Allegany Business Center who will address green-ing your business and Mimi Shotland Fix from Baking Fix who teaches how to start and run small food businesses. Bill Jordan, Director of Jordan Energy and Food will describe his service which helps identify the best solar company and solution for your business needs.
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ON-FARM POULTRY PROCESSING
Kingbird Farm’s Karma and Michael Glos will describe in detail how they on-farm process 1000 birds or less un-der state exemption. Th is will include a discussion of regulations, food safety, equipment, composting, and processing from start to fi nish.
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HOME BUTCHERING II: Putt ing that Grass-fed Beef to Use
In the second of a 2-part series, Eric Shelley and Shannon Hayes will con-tinue their butchering demonstration. Following the butchering, Shannon will show you how to prepare some deli-cious grass-fed beef recipes and provide tips on cooking with grass-fed meats. Th is workshop will include a cooking demonstration.
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THE ¼-ACRE “FARM”Join veteran homesteader Larry Sie-
gel for a comprehensive look at a gar-den that produces enough food to feed a family, sell at market, and barter for almost anything with neighbors. Larry will share his detailed schedule for food production based on 32 years of experi-ence. And folks, if he can do it, anyone can.
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NOFA-NY Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, January 22, 2011 • 1:15–2:30pm
Members, this is your chance to make your voice heard within your organiza-tion! Decisions made during this meeting will aff ect the issues that we work on and the direction that NOFA-NY takes in the coming years. Your participation is important! We will elect new members to the Board of Directors and vote on this year’s policy resolutions. If you’re not a member already, join NOFA-NY today and make your voice heard.
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SATURDAY2:30–3:45pm
EMMER AND OTHER ANCIENT GRAINS
Th e ancient wheat emmer has great market potential but also poses some production challenges. Come hear from Th or Oeschner, Oechsner Farms, about producing and processing emmer, as well as how it fi ts into the diverse ar-ray of grains that he grows, including modern wheat, spelt, buckwheat, and rye. Elizabeth Dyck of the Organic Re-search Network will discuss potential in our region for another ancient grain, einkorn.
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THE USE OF WARM SEASON ANNUALS IN YOUR FORAGE SYSTEM
Summer annuals are an important tool for fi lling gaps in forage systems on livestock farms. Th is workshop will look at an overview of diff erent for-ages that grow well in this region, in-cluding establishment, nutritional quality, and animal performance. Kar-en Hoff man, USDA-NRCS, and Brent Beidler, Beidler Family Farm, will look at pros and cons of these crops from a research perspective as well as on farm experiences.
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BENEFICIALS AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN THE FIELDBenéfi cos y control biológico en el campo
Benefi cial insects are an integral part of organic pest management, but how can we get the most out of them? Cor-nell Integrated Pest Management’s Abby Seaman will discuss various spe-cies and their applications, and Kurt Forman, from Clearview Farm, will talk about using Trichogramma wasps to combat European corn borer on his farm. Attention will be given to timing of applications, as well as methods used to attract benefi cials naturally. Este tall-er se ofrecerá con el servicio de traducción simultánea.
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RAISING HERITAGE TURKEYS FOR THE THANKSGIVING TABLE
From day-old poults to the celebrat-ed Th anksgiving table, this workshop will cover the benefi ts and challeng-es of raising heritage breed turkeys. Margaret Breugel, Roo Haven Farm, and Craig Haney, Stone Barns Center, will discuss breeds, brooding, housing/roosting, feed, diseases, pasture ro-tation, and preparing for the harvest. Whether for home-scale production, as a value-added option for your small farm, or for a management intensive grazing system, this workshop will get you started with heritage turkeys.
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HOW BIG SHOULD WE BE? How fast should your farm ex-
pand? Does increase in acreage always mean increase in profi ts? How much debt should you take on? How big do you want to be in the long run? Mara and Spencer Welton of Half Pint Farm in VT will provide tips while sharing the story of their 8-year old specialty-vegetable farm that will help you make the decisions that are right for your farm and family.
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HATE FILLING OUT FORMS? Want to Save Time and a Stamp?!Farms and Businesses: Stop by the Publications Table in the Gallery anytime Th ursday through Sunday and one of our staff will assist you in completing any paperwork we need from you this year! We will…
• Get your Food Guide Information forms fi lled out
• Make sure your Membership is up to date
• Sign you up for Th e Farmer’s Pledge
• Sign you up for some of our optional subscriptions
• Answer advertising questions
• Make sure all of our information for your farm or business is correct
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BACKYARD ORCHARDS: Growing Fruits and Berries in Urban/Suburban Spaces
Longtime edible landscaping fanat-ic and blogger Kerry Trueman has shoehorned fruiting shrubs, vines and plants into some very tight quarters, from her rooftop in the West Village to a tiny Hudson Valley yard. Come fi nd out how to grow apples, pears, grapes, all kinds of berries, stone fruits, and more exotic choices such as pawpaws, hardy kiwis, persimmons, currants, jos-taberries, and aronias. Kerry will share her hard-won knowledge about spac-ing, companion planting, coping with pests and diseases and other aspects of planning.
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BIODIVERSITY: Farmer Stories
Hear from a farmer who believes in the power of biodiversity. Kingbird Farm’s Karma Glos will describe how her farm’s sustainable conservation practices support pest-eating insects, create wildlife habitat, and make it pos-sible to co-exist with predators. If you are an organic farmer, you’ll want to learn about these systems now, because the National Organic Standards Board has approved a comprehensive plan to address biodiversity conservation as part of your certifi cation inspection!
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THE RAW MILK REVOLUTION: What’s Behind It and Where Is It Going?
Much of the controversy surrounding farm-fresh unprocessed whole milk in-tended for direct human consumption is a result of information gaps and mis-placed assumptions. Author and jour-nalist David Gumpert will explore the public health risks of raw milk and why the federal government and many state agencies are so obsessed with lim-iting or eliminating its availability. Rut-gers Professor of Soil Science Joseph Heckman will provide an analysis of the literature and place raw milk in per-spective with the local organic food movement.
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WORLD HUNGER: Global Realities and Local Solutions
Th e causes of hunger around the world are complex but don’t have to be overwhelming. UVM Plant and Soil Sci-ence Professor Emeritus Fred Magdoff will off er an overview of some of the reasons that we see such high lev-els of malnourishment in many places around the globe, and Massachusetts Avenue Project Executive Director Di-ane Picard will discuss some of the ef-forts to fi ght hunger that are underway in NYS.
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SAVING THE HARVEST: Th e ABCs of Food Preservation
In this workshop you will learn about basic preservation techniques and what tools are essential for easy, eff ective food preservation. Sister Catherine Grace, Bluestone Farm and Living Arts Center, will give a lacto-fermentation demonstration and answer questions about your own preservation challeng-es. Handouts with resources and reci-pes will be available, and you will see samples of foods preserved by various techniques.
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NOFA-NY CERTIFIED ORGANIC, LLC Open Annual Meeting
Interested in learning more about NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC? Join us for an open meeting. Bring your certifi cation questions and concerns. Th is is a great opportunity to meet the NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC Staff !
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SATURDAY4:15–5:30pm
CALCULATING DRY MATTER INTAKE: Th e New Pasture Rule
Are you concerned about the implica-tions of the new NOP Pasture Rule for your farm? Th is workshop will discuss changes to the existing rule and the cal-culation method that NOFA-NY Certi-fi ed Organic, LLC uses to determine dry matter intake. Chuck Blood and NO-FA-NY Certifi ed Organic’s Lisa Engel-bert will discuss the new rule and what it means for new and existing farms.
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GRAFTING OF GREENHOUSE VEGETABLES: Tomato, Eggplant, and Cucumber
Grafting vegetable crops can increase yields, decrease disease and increase cold tolerance; however, many organic growers have not realized these bene-fi ts when growing grafted plants. Jud-son Reid, Cornell Vegetable Program, will lead the group in a hands-on work-shop that demonstrates proper grafting techniques and common mistakes. Par-ticipants will have the chance to per-form grafts.
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SAVING RARE BREEDS ONE PORK CHOP AT A TIME
Come to this workshop for a nose to tail discussion of raising and market-ing rare breed pigs outdoors. Flying Pigs Farm’s Mike Yezzi and Jen Small will take you through the ins and outs of working with various breeds of hogs on pasture and in the woods.
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PRESERVING THE DIVERSITY OF AMERICA’S APPLES: Heritage Production
Growing heritage American apple va-rieties helps preserve biodiversity and cultural diversity. But more than that, it provides a unique marketing niche for small-scale and community orchard-ists. Join apple expert and author Ben Watson as he explores some of the best varieties to grow and strategies for sell-ing them to a public that only knows Honeycrisps and Macs.
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FARMING AND FAMILY: Achieving Balance on Your Farm
Farming is more than an occupation for family farmers; it’s a lifestyle choice as well. What can you expect going into this? How will you manage the respon-sibilities of your business and your fam-ily in a way that keeps both healthy? Veteran family farmers Gayle Th orpe, Th orpe Family Farm, and Mary-How-ell Martens, Lakeview Organic Grain, will share their experiences and provide insight into striking a balance.
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LOCAL PROCESSORS: Th e Missing Link?Procesadores locales: ¿El eslabón perdido?
When it comes to growing our local food systems and adding value to our crops, adequate processing facilities are often tough to fi nd. Jim Hyland, Farm to Table, will discuss how local processing facilities like his are help-ing NY’s organic farmers add value to their produce. From salsa to pickles to frozen vegetables, Jim will discuss the equipment he uses, examples of add-ed value products, and pricing. Este tall-er se ofrecerá con el servicio de traducción simultánea.
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PROCESSING BEESWAX PRODUCTS FOR SALE
Dancing Bee Gardens owner and au-thor Ross Conrad will show partic-ipants how to select for high quality beeswax, collect it using a solar wax col-lector, and process it without the use of harmful chemicals or extremely high temperatures. Ross will also discuss various beeswax products including salves, candles, and even encaustic paints.
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CONVERTING A HOUSE TO A HOMESTEAD
How does a 125-year-old Victorian home become an energy-effi cient 21st-century urban homestead without los-ing its charm? Jim Strickland and Laurie Freeman will show you how, concentrating on various systems that they use to reduce energy waste and in-crease reliance on renewable sources.
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URBAN AQUAPONICS: Fish and Vegetable Production at an Urban Youth Farm
Th is workshop will describe Massa-chusetts Avenue Project’s (MAP) zero waste urban tilapia farm, from its orig-inal small-scale production to its new commercial scale systems, including the incorporation of youth employment and training. Christian Terrero, MAP teen volunteer, will lead the workshop along with MAP’s Jesse Meeder. Learn the basics of aquaponics to begin ex-perimenting with this exciting, natural growing method.
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING 101
Whether you want to start a com-munity garden, campaign for an eas-ing of raw milk rules, or protect your watershed from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, having some communi-ty organizing know-how will help you jumpstart your endeavor. Using real-life scenarios, veteran organizer Tra-cy Frisch will lead the group through some of the key steps for starting and sustaining a project or running an is-sue campaign. Attendees will leave with possible (proven) solutions to common pitfalls faced by budding activists.
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INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICES AND EMPLOYEES: An Exercise in Clarity
Do you and your farm have what it takes to off er an internship, or are you better off hiring employees? Join Jody Bolluyt and Jean-Paul Courtens, Roxbury Farm, and Andy Fellenz, Fel-lenz Family Farm, for a discussion of what it means to off er an internship vs. hire an employee. Do you know what your interns expect to get out of their experience? Are they looking for voca-tional training, and is that something that you can provide? Emphasis will be placed on developing clear expecta-tions, fi nding the right farmer-appren-tice match, and following through on written agreements.
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SATURDAY NIGHT CONTRA DANCE with Th e Russet Trio and Caller Fern Marshall Bradley
Th e Russet Trio is a hot new contra dance band from Co-lumbia County with strong Irish infl uence and a high-en-ergy modern spirit. With Aldo Lavaggi on fi ddle, Peter Mad-sen on guitar and percussion, and Seth Travens on bass, you won’t be able to resist kicking up your heels and joining the fun. NOFA-NY’s very own Fern Marshall Bradley will take the stage again this year to call the dance. Fern is a favorite of the Capital Region contra dance scene and is known for her welcoming and upbeat style.
Saturday, 8:15pm • Saratoga Ballroom
READING & BOOK SIGNING with Kristin Kimball “As much as you transform the land by farming, farming trans-
forms you.” In her old life, Kristin Kimball, Th e Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love, 2010, would stay out until four a.m., wear heels, and carry a handbag. Now she wakes up at four, wears Carhartts, and car-ries a pocket knife. At Essex Farm in Essex, NY, Kristin discovered the wrenching pleasures of physical work, learned that good food is at the center of a good life, fell deeply in love, and found the engagement and commitment she craved in the form of a man, a small town, and a beau-tiful piece of land. Join farmer-author Kristin for a reading from her recent book, Th e Dirty Life, followed by a book signing.
Saturday, 5:30pm • Travers
THE GREENHORNSArmed with a camcorder, farmer-fi lmmak-
er-activist Severine von Tscharner Fleming spent three years crisscrossing America, meet-ing and mobilizing a network of revolution-ary young agrarians resettling the land. Th e Greenhorns is an ode to their grit and entre-preneurial spirit, an exploration of sustainable agriculture, and an enticement to reclaim our national soil.
Saturday, 8:15pm • Broadway
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FARM HACK: DIY Tools for Small Farmers
Benjamin Shute of Hearty Roots Farm and Lindsey Lusher Shute of the National Young Farmers’ Coalition and Pistil Farm will show participants how to save cash, have fun and enhance their farms by building and designing their own farm tools and structures. Th e presenters will introduce farmhack.net, an open source community where farmers develop and share DIY farm tool plans.
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CREATING YOUR OWN FEED RECIPE
Th is workshop will teach you some simple methods for developing your own ration for dairy cows and heifers. GLCI Animal Scientist and NYS Coordi-nator Karen Hoff man will lead a dis-cussion of factors that infl uence intake, and provide tips on how to predict in-take of various feeds. An example ration balanced for protein and energy will be created by the group participants.
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RAISING DAIRY CALVES ON COWS
Raising dairy calves on cows is a nat-ural fi t for grass-based farms and off ers benefi ts to land, livestock, farmers and consumers. Learn how this approach may be used whether you’re milking one family cow or operating a commercial-scale dairy. Lifelong dairy farmer Rob Moore, Moore Farms, will share his ex-periences over the last 10 years of rais-ing dairy calves on their mothers and with nurse cows. Tim Joseph, Maple Hill Creamery, will talk about how this practice has helped balance the needs of his family, cattle and farmstead dairy processing business.
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EQUIPMENT FOCUS: Japanese Paper Pot Transplanter
Th is hand-operated piece of equip-ment can plant at a rate of roughly 200 plants per minute. Andy Fellenz, Fel-lenz Family Farm, will discuss how he has integrated this transplanter into his farm, its strengths, and its weak-nesses. John Hendrickson, Stone Cir-cle Farm, will discuss the mechanics of the paper pot transplanter.
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source materials will be available for at-tendees to examine. Beginners in this area will walk away with the tools to get started, and the experienced will re-ceive information to help improve their techniques. Este taller se ofrecerá con el servicio de traducción simultánea.
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SUNDAY8:00–9:15am
PASTURED POULTRYAves del campo
Jill and Ken Geis, Neppa Hatchery, will discuss the fundamentals of brood-ing, feeding and watering, fi eld specifi -cations, and structures. Th ey will also cover processing and some marketing. Equipment, pictures, posters, and re-
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GROWING AND MARKETING CUT FLOWERS: Who Is Th at Stranger in My Garden?
Th is workshop will cover many of the do’s and don’ts of turning your love of fresh cut fl owers into a “pick your own” fl ower business. Th e discussion will include tried and true fl ower va-rieties, important resources, market-ing approaches and some talk about the often dreaded business plan. Anne Hart, Th e Cutting Garden, and Ted Blomgren, Windfl ower Farm, will lead the discussion.
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ACCESSING LAND: Various Approaches
Th is workshop will explore some of the diff erent ways in which farm-ers gain access to land. Ed Staehr, NY Farm Link, and Jean-Paul Courtens and Jody Bolluyt, Roxbury Farm, will discuss the diff erences between rent-ing, buying, and partnering with a land trust. Th is workshop will help you fi g-ure out which type of arrangement might be appropriate for you, your fam-ily, and the business you would like to start or expand.
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INSTITUTIONAL MARKETS: Sett ing Up Relationships with Schools
School systems are showing increased interest in purchasing local healthy food, but working with a large nstitu-tion can often seem daunting. Seek-ing Common Ground’s Deb Denome, Th ompson Health’s Alyvia Burkey, and Bloomfi eld Central School Food Service Director Todd Fowler will dis-cuss how producers can partner with schools to provide healthy food for our children.
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SIMPLE SOLAR HOT WATER HEATERS
Solar hot water heaters are a great way to conserve energy and save mon-ey, and there are a variety of systems out there. Jim Strickland and Laurie Freeman, along with Joe Livingston, Divine Renewable Energy, will discuss several diff erent types, how to install them, and how much they cost.
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CREATING A SELF-WATERING CONTAINER
Plants grow well in containers that you don’t have to monitor daily for wa-tering. Th e self-contained environment you create can produce a bountiful har-vest. Olympus Garden’s Solita Ste-phens will teach participants how to make their own simple self-watering container to take home. *Materials are available for the fi rst 40 people to enter the room; more participants are welcome to attend, but only the fi rst 40 will go home with a container.
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URBAN BEEKEEPING: Are You Sure Th is Is Legal??
In many urban and suburban places, beekeeping is indeed legal. Expert bee-keeper and author Ross Conrad will discuss special requirements and man-agement techniques for successful ur-ban beekeeping, including location, equipment, swarm control, and de-veloping good relationships with your neighbors.
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STORIES FROM THE CROP MOB: Barn Raising in 2010
Crop Mobbing originated in North Carolina in 2008 but has roots deep in our collective agricultural memo-ry. Rachel Firak and Katie Church (Ithaca Crop Mob) and Deb Taft (NYC Crop Mob) will explain how their Crop Mobs got started, how they function, and what agricultural activism and co-operative volunteerism can off er our communities.
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The NFDP identifies, educates and supports immigrants with agricultural experience to establish their own
economically and environmentally sustainable family farm businesses in the NYC region. Our number one
challenge is finding appropriate land opportunities for new farmers. We strongly believe in keeping farmland
productive by placing experienced farmers on underutilized land. If you are a landowner or farmer
with land to rent or sell, please contact us.
We are looking for:· Small acreage (5-50 acres)· Land within 100 miles of NYC· Purchase, long or short-term rental agreements or leases with option to purchase· On-farm or nearby affordable housing· Basic farm infrastructure (water source, barns, etc.)
New Farmer Development Project Greenmarket/Grow NYC
(212) 341-2254 [email protected]
New Farmer Development Project
SUNDAY9:30–10:45am
SUMMER COVER CROPS FOR ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
Weed control and soil health are man-agement goals best met by using many complementary tools. Summer cov-er cropping is a vastly underutilized tool that addresses both of these man-agement goals. Working with Cor-nell Professor of Horticulture Th omas Bjorkman and Slack Hollow Farm’s Seth Jacobs, participants will devel-op plans of how to integrate cover crops into to their vegetable rotations.
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SHEEP FOR FIBERWool from your sheep can be anoth-
er revenue stream for your farm. Learn how to produce high quality fl eeces and value-added wool products for the hand-spinning and hand-knitting mar-kets. Margaret Meixner, Wolftree Farm, and Maryrose Livingston, Northland Sheep Dairy, will discuss management issues specifi c to the fi -ber fl ock, including wool attributes of diff erent breeds, processing options for your fl eeces, and strategies for market-ing your products.
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STARTING A SUCCESSFUL VALUE-ADDED DAIRY PROCESSING VENTURE
Are you interested in capturing addi-tional value from your dairy? Join Tim Joseph, Maple Hill Creamery, for a dis-cussion of his 100% grass-fed yogurt production system. You will hear tips for success, pitfalls to avoid, and how to make your new value added dairy pro-cessing venture work for you and your farm.
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VEGETABLE VARIETY ROUNDTABLE
Come one, come all and discuss your favorite vegetable varieties! What’s your most lucrative crop? What does well on your farm? What’s just plain fun to grow? Bring your questions, and most of all come ready to participate. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, will facilitate this roundtable discussion.
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MYCOFACILITATION: Increasing Ecosystem Health with Fungi
David Demarest, Vermont Mush-rooms, will present an overview of current mycoremediation research de-tailing the potential of mushrooms and other fungi to degrade crude oil and nu-merous persistent organic pollutants such as DDT. David will then cover spe-cifi c mycofacilitation materials and methods that can be used to further im-prove the capacity of mushrooms and other fungi to positively impact ecosys-tem health.
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FARM RECORDS AND TAX BASICS: Avoiding Headaches and Heartaches
Good record-keeping is an incredibly important part of becoming a success-ful organic business; Jill Robinson, Farm Credit East, can help you con-quer your fear of paperwork and tax-es! We’ll take a close look at Schedule F and Schedule C tax forms, depreciation, 1099 reporting requirements, payroll issues, and the basics of sales tax. We’ll also go over the items that you need to keep accurate records of, and some ad-ditional uses for these records outside of taxes.
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MARKETING STRATEGIES AT HALF PINT FARM IN VT
Innovative marketing strategies are a signifi cant part of the success that Half Pint Farm has achieved on their 2-acre specialty-vegetable farm. Mara and Spencer Welton will share their strat-egies for maximizing profi t through marketing as they approach restau-rants, caterers, consumers, and other target markets.
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SMALL-SCALE CIDER PRODUCTION
Cider (sweet or hard) is one of the most basic value-added products. Ap-ple expert and author Ben Watson will discuss the basics of cider production, from the best apple varieties (old and new) to equipment and processes for home and small-scale cider making, as well as marketing opportunities.
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BEGINNING SEED SAVING Guardando semillas para principiantes
Larry D. Robertson and Teri L. Balch from the Northern Organic Veg-etable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) will cover all the basics of seed saving including basics of pollination, isolation and processing. In addition to a lecture, there will also be hands-on demonstrations of manual and small-scale seed processing equipment suit-able for integrating seed production into your current organic farming sys-tem. Este taller se ofrecerá con el servicio de traducción simultánea.
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STANDING ROOM ONLYWe all have something to share with
the organic community, but can we present it in a way that is engaging, in-structive, and fun?! Essex Farm’s Mark Kimball and NOFA-NY’s Kristina Keefe-Perry want to work with you to hone your workshop and presentation skills. Bring Mark and Kristina your performance, and they’ll help you take it to the next level. American Idol, here we come!
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ALTERNATIVE PRICING STRUCTURES AND STRATEGIES
Fresh healthy food should be a ba-sic human right for all people, but how can we achieve this when access to good food is limited by our incomes? Th is workshop will highlight several diff er-ent approaches being used by farms and retailers to break the connection be-tween food and money. Alexis Alexan-der, Ithaca’s GreenStar Coop, and Liz Henderson, Peacework Organic Farm, will describe diff erent approaches.
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Farm Safety Services On-farm safety surveys and safety trainings available in English and Spanish, including CPR and first aid certification
Bilingual flyers, safety posters and brochures These services are voluntary, confidential, free due to
grant funding, and are available at your convenience
Call 800-343-7527 ext 239
9:00am–12:30pmINTRO GAMES
Come get to know the gang! Artist and farmer Rebekah Rice will lead this morning activity, in which everyone will have a chance to get to know each other through a few fun games on the fi rst day of the conference. Th is work-shop will include a bead-making activi-ty, and a snack will be served during the morning.
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CHILDREN’S CONFERENCEFRIDAY
SATURDAY
8:00–10:00amHENNA TATTOOS
Learn the ancient art of using henna to decorate the body in this “tattooing” workshop hosted by Dawn Ashbridge. We’ll talk about the history of henna, learn the process of application, and then let our creative juices run wild when we design our own masterpieces!
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10:00am–12:30pmLADYBUG PROJECT
Entomologists need your help! Learn how you can become a certifi ed ladybug spotter. Join Dr. Leslie Allee of Cor-nell’s Lost Ladybug Project to learn all about ladybugs including tips for fi nd-ing and photographing these beautiful critters. You will have the opportunity to make your own sweep net and lady-bug guide, play a game, and do a lady-bug craft.
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12:30–1:30pmLunch
Parents will need to pick up their children promptly at 12:30pm; no children’s programming or childcare will be off ered during lunch. Children’s programming will resume after lunch.
1:30–3:00pmTHE BIG APPLE
Children will learn about diff erent varieties of apples and have a chance to taste them too. Which ones are good for baking? Which are good for eating? Sherri and Russ Welser, from the Phelps Community Center, will guide the children through the wondrous world of apples.
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3:00–3:15pmSnack Time!
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Parents will need to pick up their children promptly at 12:30pm; no children’s programming or childcare will be off ered during lunch.
1:30–5:00pmFIELD TRIP TO THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Minimizing waste isn’t just impor-tant for the environment—it’s fun, too! We’re taking a fi eld trip to the Saratoga Children’s Museum to enjoy their Trash to Treasure Program. Children will cre-ate art projects from recycled items pro-vided there at the museum. Th e cost of this trip is included in Children’s Con-ference registration fees. We will walk to the museum so please bring warm clothes and boots.
Meet at Whitney at 1:20pm.
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8:00–10:15amMOOALICIOUS!
Did you know that ice cream and but-ter are easy things to make at home? Nancy Weber will show you how! We’ll make homemade ice cream, butter, and then taste some fantastic New York cheeses.
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10:15am–12:30pmMAGICAL SPACES
With help from artists and farmers Rebekah Rice and Michael Rice, the children will work together to create special surroundings. Using recycled cardboard, wood, paint, tape, staple-guns and fabric, we’ll make spaces to share for playing games, telling stories, reading books, and making a joyful noise.
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CHILDCARE (ages 3 to 5)Childcare will be provided in Room 544. Childcare is for children ages 3
to 5. Children must be signed in and out of childcare. Parents must provide contact information should our childcare providers need to reach them for any reason. CHILDCARE WILL NOT BE OFFERED DURING LUNCH. Parents must pick up their children promptly following the morning’s programming and then again after the last afternoon workshop. Children must be pre-registered for childcare. If you have not pre-registered your children, please see the Registration Table.
Friday: 9:00am–12:30pm and 1:30–5:00pmSaturday: 8:00am–12:15pm and 1:15–5:30pmSunday: 8:00am–12:30pm
3:15–4:30pmCAMP NOFA!
John and Amy Chartier, Farm Camp Directors at Frost Valley YMCA, will help bring Camp to Saratoga Springs! Th ey will provide a variety of camp games and farm crafts that are sure to be educational and FUN! Plan on being active, acting silly, and laugh-ing a lot!
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4:30–5:30pmDIG ART! Cultivating Creativity in the Garden
Join Susan Beebe in discover-ing the creative world of garden arts! In this fun, hands-on workshop, we’ll make natural art projects using plants from the garden. Come and learn how to make seed mosaics, leaf prints, and more!
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T H E F A R M E R ’ S P L E D G E
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Alexis AlexanderGreenStar Cooperative Market701 W. Buff alo StreetIthaca, NY 14850607-273-9392aalexander@greenstar.coopwww.greenstar.coopAlternative Pricing Structures and Strategies
Dr. Leslie AlleeDepartment of Entomology4128 Comstock Hall, Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853www.lostladybug.org607-255-8486Lost Ladybug Project
Dawn AshbridgeHolistic Moms NetworkPO Box 507Liverpool, NY [email protected] Tattoos
Lia BabitchTurtle Tree Seed10 White Birch RoadCopake, NY 12516518-329-3038turtle@turtletreeseed.orgwww.turtletreeseed.orgOn-Farm Seed Production
Brian Baker34 Glen Street Apt 206Alfred, NY [email protected] to Do Research on Your FarmOrganic Weed Management Strategies
and Equipment
Terri BalchUSDA–ARS,
Plant Genetic Resources Unit630 W. North StreetGeneva, NY 14456315-787-2396Teri.Balch@ARS.USDA.GOVwww.organicseedpartnership.orgBeginning Seed Saving with NOVIC
2011 CONFERENCE PRESENTERS with Workshop Titles
Susan BeebeCCE Saratoga County50 West High St.Ballston Spa, NY [email protected] ART! Cultivating Creativity in
the Garden
Brent BeidlerPO Box 124821 South Randolph RoadRandolph Center, VT(802) [email protected] e Use of Warm Season Annuals in Your
Forage System
David BeldingCross Island Farms44301 Cross Island RdWellesley Island, NY (315) [email protected] Soil Management for
Organic Growers
Betsy BihnCornell University630 W. North Street, Hedrick Hall,Geneva, NY 14456(315) 787–[email protected] Safety Workshop
Th omas BjorkmanGeneva Experiment Station205 Hedrick Hall630 W. North StGeneva, NY [email protected] Cover Crops for Organic
Vegetable Production
Ted BlomgrenWindfl ower Farm585 Meeting House RdValley Falls, NY [email protected] and Marketing Cut Flowers
Jody Bolluyt & Jean-Paul CourtensRoxbury Farm, LLC2501 State Rd 9HKinderhook, NY [email protected] Land: Diff erent ApproachesCSA Expansion: Making it Work on a
Larger ScaleInternships, Apprentices, and Employees:
An Exercise in Clarity
Jean Bonhotal101b Rice HallIthaca, NY [email protected]://cwmi.css.cornell.eduActively Managing Your Compost
Astor BoozerUSDA-NRCS441 S. Salina St., Suite 354Syracuse, NY [email protected] NRCS Conservation Program
Opportunities for Organic Growers
Margaret Breugel883 Hurlbert RoadForestville, NY [email protected] Heritage Turkeys for the
Th anksgiving Table
Dina BrewsterTh e Hickories126 Lounsbury RoadRidgefi eld, CT [email protected] Rabbits on Pasture for Profi t? Are
You Kidding Me?
Alyvia BurkeyTh ompson Health350 Parrish StreetCanandaigua, NY 14424(585) 396-6529alyvia.burkey@thompsonhealth.orgwww.thompsonhealth.comInstitutional Markets: Setting up
Relationships with Schools
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Brian CaldwellCornell UniversityDept. of Crop and Soil Sciences180 Walding LaneSpencer, NY [email protected] to Do Research on Your Farm
Marlo CapocciaGarden Gate DeliveryPO Box 6847Ithaca, NY 14851607-342-6228marloco@verizon.netwww.gardengatedelivery.comRegional Distributers: Getting Your Product
to Local Markets
Sarah CarlsonPractical Farmers of Iowa137 Lynn Ave, Suite 200Ames, IA 50014515-232-5661, ext. [email protected]
Chris CashenTh e Farm at Miller’s Crossing81 Roxbury Rd.Hudson, NY 12513(518) [email protected] CSA
John and Amy ChartierFrost Valley YMCA2000 Frost Valley RdClaryville, NY 12725845-985-0151845-985-2291 (main camp #)[email protected] NOFA!
Scott ChaskeyPeconic Land Trust296 Hampton Road, P.O. Box 1776Southampton, NY [email protected] CSA
Laura ColangeloVermont Law School, Institute for
Energy and the Environment164 Chelsea Street, PO Box 96South Royalton, VT [email protected] Your Energy Supply
Ross ConradPO Box 433Middlebury, VT 0(802) 545-2396dancingbeegardens@hotmail.comdancyingbeegardens.comProcessing Beeswax Products for SaleUrban Beekeeping: Are You Sure Th is
Is Legal??
David DemerestP.O. Box 191Underhill Center, VT 05490(802) 355.6637david@vermontmushrooms.comwww.vermontmushrooms.comMycofacilitation: Increasing Ecosystem
Health With Fungi
Deb DenomeSeeking Common Ground, Inc.P.O. Box 599Canandaigua, NY [email protected] Markets: Setting up
Relationships with Schools
Laurie DrinkwaterCornell UniversityPlant Science Building, Room 124Ithaca, NY [email protected] to Do Research on Your Farm
Elizabeth Dyck1124 County Rd 38Bainbridge, NY 13733607 895 [email protected] & Other Ancient GrainsSpud’s up? What we’ve learned from the
Northeast Organic/Sustainable Potato Project (NOSP)
Jamie EdelsteinWyllie Fox Farm3745 Allen RdCato, NY [email protected] & Bolts: Beginning FarmersInstitutional Markets: Setting up
Relationships with Schools
Lisa Englebert840 Upper Front StreetBinghamton, NY [email protected] cation OrientationCalculating Dry Matter Intake: Th e New
Pasture Rule
Andy Fellenz1919 Lester Rd.Phelps, NY 14532315-548-6228artisanfarms@gmail.comwww.FellenzFamilyFarm.comBrambles IntensiveInternships, Apprentices, and Employees:
An Exercise in ClarityJapanese Paper Pot Transplanter
Rachel Firak1227 Dryden Rd, Apt #3Ithaca, NY 14850440-242-9646rfi [email protected]://groups.google.com/group/ithaca-
crop-mobStories from the Crop Mob: Urban Barn
Raising in 2010
Mimi FixBaking FixMimi@bakingfi x.comhttp://www.BakingFix.comNYSSFPA Roundtable: Running Your
Business Eff ectively and Profi tably- Food, Energy, and Sustainability
Kurt FormanClearview Farm243 Faas RdPalmyra, NY [email protected] cials & Biological Control in
Vegetable Crops
Todd FowlerFood Service DirectorBloomfi eld Central SchoolPO Box 250Bloomfi eld, NY 14469585-657-6121 X1151tfowler@bloomfi eldcsd.orgInstitutional Markets: Setting up
Relationships with Schools
Laurie Freeman206 McGregor RdGloversville, NY 0518-770-1503No EmailConverting a House to a HomesteadSimple Solar Hot Water Heaters
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Erica Frenay15B Plant Science BldgIthaca, NY [email protected]; www.
smallfarms.cornell.eduNuts & Bolts: Beginning Farmers
Tracy Frisch1293 McClay RdGreenwich, NY [email protected] Organizing 101
Sue Gardener Smith50 Far View Hills Rd.Rochester, NY 14620585 269 [email protected] Food Security & Urban
Garden Policies
Jill & Ken Geis660 Fordsbush RoadFort Plain, NY 13339518-568-5322giespasture@frontiernet.netNeppahatchery.homestead.comPastured Poultry
Karma & Michael Glos9398 W. Creek Rd.Berkshire, NY 13736607-657-2860karma@kingbirdfarm.comwww.kingbirdfarm.comBiodiversity: Farmer StoriesOn-Farm Poultry ProcessingHorses & Mules: Profi t & Loss
Sister Catherine GraceMelrose/Bluestone Farm118 Federal Hill RoadBrewster, NY [email protected] the Harvest: Th e ABCs of
Food Preservation
Jen Griffi thJust Food1155 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd FloorNew York, NY [email protected] Food Security & Urban
Garden Policies
David Gumpert48 Dunster Rd.Needham, MA [email protected] e Raw Milk Revolution
Robert Hadad4487 Lake Ave.Lockport, NY 14094(585) [email protected] Safety IntensiveVegetable Variety Roundtable
Gretchen HanchettACCORD Corporation585-268-7605 ext.1701ghanchett@accordcorp.orgwww.alleganybusinesscenter.comNYSSFPA Roundtable: Running Your
Business Eff ectively and Profi tably
Craig Haney630 Bedford RoadSleepy Hollow, NY 10591914.366.6200 [email protected] Rotations: Combining Poultry,
Ruminants, and OthersRaising Heritage Turkeys for the
Th anksgiving Table
Wendy-Sue HarperNOFA VermontPO Box 697Richmond, VT [email protected]://nofavt.orgEcological Soil Management for
Organic GrowersNo-Till Gardening
Anne Hart4055 State Rte 52Youngsville, NY 12791845-482-3333cuttinggarden@hvc.rr.comwww.thecuttinggarden.orgGrowing and Marketing Cut Flowers
Cliff HatchUpinngil Farm411 Main Rd.Gill, MA [email protected] Home Cheesemaking for Beginners
Adam HausmannAdam’s Berry FarmIntervale RoadBurlington, VT [email protected] Intensive
Shannon HayesSap Bush Hollow Farm1314 West Fulton RoadWarnerville, NY 12187(518) [email protected] Butchering IHome Butchering II
Joseph HeckmanCook Campus, Rutgers University
Department of Plant Biology & Pathology Rutgers
Th e State University of NJ59 Dudley Road - Foran HallNew Brunswick, NJ 0(732) 932-9711 ext. [email protected]://www.cook.rutgers.edu/~plantbiopath/
faculty/heckman/heckman.htmlTh e Raw Milk Revolution
Elizabeth HendersonGenesee Valley Organic CSA2218 Welcher RoadNewark, NY [email protected] Pricing Structures and StrategiesCommunity Food Security & Urban
Garden PoliciesIntermediate CSA
John HendricksonStone Circle FarmN1749 Yerges Rd.Reeseville, WI 53579(920) [email protected] Paper Pot TransplanterWhat Are You Worth? Cost of
Production Training
Donn HewesNorthland Sheep Dairy3501 Hoxie Gorge Freetown RoadMarathon, NY [email protected] & Mules: Profi t & LossNuts & Bolts: Beginning Farmers
Karen Hoff man99 North Broad St.Norwich, NY 13815612-801-3506karen.hoff [email protected] Your Own Feed RecipeTh e Use of Warm Season Annuals in Your
Forage System
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Simon Huntley7126 Church StPittsburge, PA 15218412-567-3864support@smallfarmcentral.comwww.smallfarmcentral.comDigging into the Web: Basic to Advanced Web
Marketing for Farmers
Jim HylandWinter Sun Farms195 Huguenot StreetNew Paltz, NY [email protected] Processors: Th e Missing Link?
Shabazz Jackson208 Montgomery StreetNewburgh, NY 12550(845) [email protected] Managing Your Compost
Seth JacobsSlack Hollow Farm177 Gilchrist RdArgyle, NY [email protected] Greenhouse and High Tunnel
Vegetable ProductionSummer Cover Crops for Organic
Vegetable Production
Lou Johns1641 Shaw RdLodi, NY 14860607-582-6336bluheron@empacc.netBlueheronorganic.comBrassicas, from A to Z
Bill JordanRensselaer Technology Park120 Defreets Dr.Troy, NY 12180(518) [email protected] Your Energy SupplyNYSSFPA Roundtable: Running Your
Business Eff ectively and Profi tably
Tim Joseph2949 State Route 169Little Falls, NY 13365(315) 891-3737tim@maplehillcreamery.comwww.MapleHillCreamery.comRaising Dairy Calves on CowsStarting a Successful Value-Added Dairy
Processing Venture
Kristina Keefe-PerryNOFA-NY249 Highland Ave.Rochester, NY 14620(585) 271-1979, ext. [email protected] Room Only: Pumping Up Your
Workshop!
Michael KilpatrickKilpatrick Family Farm9778 State RT 22Middle Granville, NY [email protected] Greenhouse and High Tunnel
Vegetable Production
Mark KimballEssex Farm2503 Rte 22Essex, NY 12936(518) 963-4613No EmailHorses & Mules: Profi t & LossStanding Room Only: Pumping Up
Your Workshop!
Carol KingNOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC840 Upper Front StreetBinghamton, NY [email protected] cation Orientation
Amy KleinCapital District Community Gardens40 River StreetTroy, NY 12180(518) [email protected] Food Security & Urban
Garden Policies
Bob LeFrancoisPO Box 129Byron, NY [email protected] Weed Management Strategies
and Equipment
Todd LighthouseLighthouse Gardens229 Ontario St.Honeoye Falls, NY 14472585-582-5725todd@lighthouse-gardens.comwww.lighthouse-gardens.comIntro to Greenhouse & Transplant Production
Joe LivingstonDivine Renewable Energy2569 Rolling Hills Rd.Camillus, NY 13031(315) [email protected] Your Energy SupplySimple Solar Hot Water Heaters
Maryrose LivingstonNorthland Sheep Dairy3501 Hoxie Gorge Freetown RoadMarathon, NY [email protected]% Grass-fed DairyingNuts & Bolts: Beginning FarmersSheep for Fiber
Carolyn LlewellynPO Box 157Cold Spring, NY 10516(845) 265 [email protected] CSA
Bill MacKentleySt. Lawrence Nursery325 State Hwy 345Potsdam, NY [email protected] Your Energy Supply
Melissa MaddenCornell UniversityPlant Science Building, Room 147DIthaca, NY [email protected] & Bolts: Beginning Farmers
Fred Magdoff University of VermontDepartment of Plant & Soil Science, Hills
BuildingBurlington, VT 05490fmagdoff @uvm.eduEcological Soil Management for Organic
GrowersWorld Hunger: Global Realities, Local
Solutions
Klaas & Mary-Howell Martens1443 Ridge RdPenn Yan, NY 14527315-531-1038mh@lakevieworganicgrain.comwww.lakevieworganicgrain.comFarming and Family: Achieving Balance on
Your FarmFrom Amber Waves of Grain to Market
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Peter MartensMP FarmsPO Box 271Dresden, NY [email protected] Weed Management Strategies and
Equipment
Rob MeadowsPO Box 49Rochester, VT(802) [email protected], robm@
innertraditions.comwww.vermontberries.comBrambles Intensive
Jesse Meeder24 Ardmore Pl # 1Buff alo, NY 14213716-882-5327 x [email protected] Aquaponics: Fish and
Vegetable Production
Meg MeixnerWolftree Farm4041 County Route 2Burdett, NY [email protected] for Fiber
Steven Miller100 Eaton streetMorrisville, NY [email protected] Organic Food into the Hands of Low-
Income Eaters
Chuck MohlerDept. of Crop and Soil Sciences907 Bradfi eld Hall, Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY [email protected]://www.css.cornell.edu/weedeco/Organic Weed Management Strategies
and Equipment
Rob MooreMoore Farms2083 Moore Hill RdNicholas, NY [email protected]% Grass-fed DairyingRaising Dairy Calves on Cows
Eric NoelMaplewood Organics3550 Gore RoadHighgate, VT [email protected] Planned Grazing
Th or OechsnerOechsner Farms1045 Trumbulls Corners Rd.Newfi eld, NY [email protected] & Other Ancient Grains
Robin Ostfeld1641 Shaw RdLodi, NY 14860607-582-6336bluheron@empacc.netBlueheronorganic.comBrassicas, from A to Z
Joseph OttatiGlendale Farm4590 State Route 414Burdett, NY [email protected] Grape Juice Production
Josephine PapagniGreenway Environmental Services208 Montgomery StreetNewburgh, NY [email protected] Managing Your Compost
Keith PerryCornell UniversityPlant Science Building, Room 334Ithaca, NY [email protected]’s up? What we’ve learned from the
Northeast Organic/Sustainable Potato Project (NOSP)
Diane PicardMassachusetts Avenue Project271 Grant AvenueBuff alo, NY 14213716-882-5327 [email protected] Food Security & Urban
Garden PoliciesWorld Hunger: Global Realities,
Local Solutions
Trina PiloneroSilver Heights Farm216 Eggler Rd.Jeff ersonville, NY 12748845-482-3608slvrhgts@pronetisp.netwww.silverheightsfarm.comIntro to Greenhouse & Transplant Production
Staff an RascherRascher’s Sugar House347 Perry Hill RdShushan, NY 12873(518) 854-3770No EmailOrganic Maple Production, Up Close
and Personal
Jud ReidCornell Vegetable Program417 Liberty StPenn Yan, NY [email protected] Greenhouse and High Tunnel
Vegetable ProductionGrafting of Greenhouse Vegetables
Rebekah & Michael Rice67 Nine Mile LaneDelmar, NY [email protected] GamesMagical Spaces
Ian RobbTurtle Tree Seed10 White Birch RoadCopake, NY 12516518-329-3038turtle@turtletreeseed.orgwww.turtletreeseed.orgOn-Farm Seed Production
Larry RobertsonUSDA – ARS,
Plant Genetic Resources Unit630 W. North StreetGeneva, NY 14456315-787-2396www.organicseedpartnership.orgBeginning Seed Saving with NOVIC
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Jill RobinsonFarm Credit East394 State Route 29Greenwich, NY 12834585-692-0269, x [email protected] Records and Tax Basics
Martin RodriguezMimomex Farm8 Mcnamara Lane,Goshen, NY 10924(347) [email protected] and Marketing Mexican Herbs
Ethan RolandPO Box 626Stone Ridge, NY 12484518-610-1375ethan@gaianortheast.orgwww.appleseedpermaculture.comPermaculture for Farmers: Crops, Patterns,
Polycultures
Steve RopitzkySaratoga County FSA50 West High StreetBallston Spa, N.Y. [email protected] NRCS Conservation Program
Opportunities for Organic Growers
Carey RosserVermont Law School, Institute for
Energy and the Environment164 Chelsea Street, PO Box 96South Royalton, VT [email protected] Your Energy Supply
Patricia RydlePO Box 49Rochester, VT 0(802) [email protected] Intensive
Ben & Lindsey ShuteHearty Roots Community FarmP.O. Box 277Tivoli, NY 12583(845) [email protected]@youngfarmers.orgIntermediate CSAFarm Hack: DIY Tools for Small Farmers
Abby SeamanCornell UniversyIPM Program Offi ce, NYSAES,Geneva, NY [email protected] cials & Biological Control in Vegetable
Crops
Eric ShelleySUNY CobleskillDept. of Agricultural BusinessState Route 7Cobleskill, NY [email protected] Butchering IHome Butchering II
Larry Siegel25 Prospect Hill Rd.Royalston, MA 0978-249-4260No EmailTh e 1/4-Acre “Farm”
Marianne Simmons49 Reservoir Ave.Rochester, NY [email protected] CSA
Jen Small246 Sutherland RoadShushan, NY 12873518-854-3844jen@fl yingpigsfarm.comwww.fl yingpigsfarm.comSaving Rare Breeds, One Pork Chop at a Time
Ed StaehrNY Farm Link415 Warren HallIthaca, NY [email protected] Land: Diff erent Approaches
Solita Stephens1241 Glenn AveUnion, NJ 0718 360 [email protected] Your Own Self-Watering Container
Violet Stone15A Plant Science BuildingIthaca, NY [email protected],
www.nesare.orgHow to Do Research on Your Farm
Jim Strickland206 McGregor RdGloversville, NY [email protected] Solar Hot Water HeatersConverting a House to a Homestead
Deb Taft135 Webber Ave.Sleepy Hollow, NY [email protected] from the Crop Mob: Urban Barn
Raising in 2010
Dulli TengelerBirdsfoot Farm1263 CR 25Canton, NY 13617315-386-4852No EmailSpud’s up? What we’ve learned from the
Northeast Organic/Sustainable Potato Project (NOSP)
Christian TerreroMassachusetts Avenue Project271 Grant AvenueBuff alo, NY 14213No EmailUrban Aquaponics: Fish and Vegetable
Production
Jonathan Th omson10B Airline DriveAlbany, NY 12235518-457-7076jonathan.thomson@agmkt.state.ny.uswww.agmkt.state.ny.usGetting Organic Food into the Hands of Low-
Income Eaters
Gayle & Mike Th orpeTh orpe’s Organic Family Farm12866 Rt. 78East Aurora, NY [email protected] IntensiveFarming and Family: Achieving Balance on
Your Farm
Kerry Trueman470 6th Avenue #3BNew York, NY 10011646 257 [email protected] Orchards: Fruits & Berries in
Urban/Suburban Areas
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United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency
RMA Outreach Programs For the 21st Century
The USDA Risk Management Agency supports Minority
Farmers and Ranchers through its Office of Civil Rights and Community Outreach blueprint—
Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program.
RMA Outreach Goals include: Ensuring that every farmer and rancher has equal access to all risk management tools and programs;
Increasing awareness and effective use of risk management tools; and Enhancing and strengthening the safety net for the traditionally
underserved producer.
To learn how these programs may benefit you go to the RMA website www.rma.usda.gov or from ten Regional Offices across the U.S.
David Wiggins National Program Manager Phone: 202-690-2686 [email protected]
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, martial status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.
Michelle Wert National Program Manager 202-690-1687 [email protected] Jay Howard-Brock DC Outreach Specialist 202-690-4789 [email protected]
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'Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2007
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Grand L40 Series • RTV900Kubota compact tractors and utility vehicles make raising horses evenmore rewarding. The all-new Grand L40 Series, with its innovativeHST Plus transmission, makes the toughest chores seem simple.
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Lamb & Webster Inc.601 West Main St.
Springville, NY 14141(716) 592-4923
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Our Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture proudly supports NOFA-NY in building the future of organic farming.
www.alfredstate.edu/cosa
Hit the ground r u n n i n g ®. . .
Alfred State CollegeSUNY College of Technology
Severine von Tscharner Fleming135 Old Post RoadStaatsburg, NY 12580206 463 [email protected] Rabbits on Pasture for Profi t?
Are You Kidding Me?
Ben WatsonP.O. Box 243Francestown, NH [email protected] the Diversity of America’s ApplesSmall Scale Cider Production
Nancy WeberMexican Pride Farm795 Tubbs Rd.Mexico, NY [email protected]!
Sherri & Russ WelserPhelps Community Center8 Banta St.Phelps, NY 14532(315) [email protected] e Big Apple
Mara & Spencer Welton47 Tracy DriveBurlington, VT [email protected] Big Should We Be?Marketing Strategies at
Half Pint Farms
Ken WhiteSaranac Valley Farms3489 State RT 3Saranac, NY [email protected]’s Up? What We’ve Learned
from the Northeast Organic/Sustainable Potato Project (NOSP)
Malik YakiniDetroit Black Community
Food Security Council3800 PuritanDetroit, MI [email protected] Food Security &
Urban Garden Policies
Mike Yezzi246 Sutherland RoadShushan, NY 12873518-854-3844mike@fl yingpigsfarm.comwww.fl yingpigsfarm.comSaving Rare Breeds,
One Pork Chop at a Time
Melissa Young727 East Washington StreetSyracuse, NY 13210(917) [email protected]
(and nyfoodtrader.org, nyagtrader.org)
Actively Managing Your Compost
Tom ZembrzuskiRussia Corners Farm520 Russia RdPoland, NY [email protected]’s Up? What We’ve Learned
from the Northeast Organic/Sustainable Potato Project (NOSP)
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Organic Fertilizers
Composted Poultry Manure 5-3-2
Composted Poultry Manure Fertilizer 5-4-3
Pelleted and Crumbled Bagged or Bulk - will work through fertilizer hopper
Kreher Enterprises, LLC PO Box 410
Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 759-6802
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2011 CONFERENCE SPONSORS & TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORSAgri-Dynamics, Inc.Jerry BrunettiPO Box 267, Martins Creek, PA 18063-0267(610) [email protected]
Adirondack HarvestTeresa WhalenPO Box 388Westport, NY [email protected]
Alfred State College Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
Jerry Brunetti10 Upper College Dr.Alfred, NY [email protected]
Animal Welfare ApprovedBrigid Sweeney1007 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314(917) 309-2620brigid@animalwelfareapproved.orgwww.animalwelfareapproved.org
BCS Shop John Wilhelm28 Tahanto TrailHarvard, MA 01452(978) [email protected]
Bejo Seeds, Inc.Dennis Ferlito1088 Healey Rd, Geneva, NY 14456(315) [email protected]
Blue River Hybrids – EastLuke Howard27087 Timber Rd, Kelley, IA 50134(800) [email protected]
Chloe Art and DesignChloe Annetts(845) [email protected]
Community MarketsMiriam Haas17 Westview Ave, Ossining, NY 10562(914) [email protected] GOLD
Compostwerks, LLC.Peter Schmidt487 E Main St, Ste 160, Mt Kisco, NY 10549(914) [email protected]
Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Rob Costello260 Roberts Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853(607) [email protected] SILVER
Country FolksDan WrenPO Box 121Palatine Bridge, NY 13428-0121(800) 218-5586 [email protected]
Crystal Creek, Inc.Janis Leiterman1600 Roundhouse Rd, Spooner, WI 54801(715) [email protected]
Dancing Bee GardensRoss ConradPO Box 443, Middlebury, VT 05753-0443(802) [email protected]
Edible Magazineswww.ediblecommunities.comPLATINUM
F. B. Pease Co., Inc.Dudley PeasePO Box 93178, Rochester, NY 14692-8178(585) [email protected]
Farm Family Insurance CompaniesRosemary Shader & Kane PigliaventoPO Box 656, Albany, NY 12201-0656800-the-Farmrosemary_shader@farmfamily.comwww.farmfamily.com PLATINUM
Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund
Jennifer Reschke8116 Arlington Blvd. #263Falls Church, VA 22042(703) [email protected]
Farm Wellness RetreatsGrace JullPO Box 603Lenox, MA 01240413-442-5477grace@farmwellnessretreats.orgwww.farmwellnessretreats.org
Food and Water WatchPatty Lovera1616 P St., NWWashington, DC [email protected]
FoxglovesHarriet Zbikowski1250 North Ave, Beacon, NY 12508(845) [email protected]
Gaia NortheastEthan RolandPO Box 626Stone Ridge, NY 12484518-610-1375ethan@gaianortheast.orgwww.gaianortheast.orgGOLD
Green Mountain CollegeKenneth Mulder1 Brennan Cir, Poultney, VT 05764-1199(802) [email protected]
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Th e GreenhornsSeverine von Tscharner Fleming130 Old Post Rd.Staatsburg, NY [email protected]
Grindstone FarmDick de Graff 780 County Route 28Pulaski, NY 13142-2471(315) [email protected]
Harris Seeds, Garden Trends, Inc.Michael WellsPO Box 24966, Rochester, NY 14624-0966(585) 295-3600 [email protected]
Haygrove, Inc.Harry Edwards116 Trail Rd N, Elizabethtown, PA 17022(717) [email protected]
High Mowing SeedsTom Stearns76 Quarry Rd, Wolcott, VT 05680(802) [email protected] GOLD
Holdredge Enterprises, LLC.Randy Holderedge2533 State Hwy 80W. Burlington, NY 13482(607) 965-6423contact@holdredgeenterprises.comwww.holdredgeenterprises.com
Hometown FoodsAnna Dawson362 Eichybush Rd. #5Kinderhook, NY 12106(518) [email protected]
Horizon OrganicPeter Slaunwhite7895 Tackabury Rd, Canastota, NY 13032(315) [email protected] GOLD
Johnny’s Selected SeedsDi Cody955 Benton Ave, Winslow, ME 04901(207) 861-3900 [email protected] GOLD
Jordan Ene rgy & Food Enterprises LLC
Bill Jordan120 Defrees Dr, Troy, NY [email protected]
Kreher’s Poultry FarmsBrett KreherPO Box 410, Clarence, NY [email protected] SILVER
Lady Moon FarmsTom Beddard1795 Criders Church RdChambersburg, PA 17201(717) [email protected] GOLD
Lakeview Organic GrainKlaas & Mary Howell MartensPO Box 361, Penn Yan, NY 14527-0361(315) [email protected] GOLD
Lamb & Webster, Inc.Frank FavanzaPO Box 129, Byron, NY 14422-0129(716) [email protected]
Lancaster Ag ProductsReuben Stoltzfus60 N Ronks Rd, Ronks, PA [email protected] SILVER
LEAD NY ProgramLarry Van De Valk114 Kennedy Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853(607) [email protected]
McEnroe Organic FarmRay McEnroe194 Coleman Station RdMillerton, NY 12546(518) [email protected]
NESARE & Cornell Small Farms Program
Violet Stone15A Plant Science BuildingCornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853(607) 255-9227smallfarmsprogram@cornell.eduwww.smallfarms.cornell.eduGOLD
New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health (NYCAMH)
James CarrabbaOne Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326(800) 343-7527 [email protected]
New York Farm Viability InstituteDave Grusenmeyer159 Dwight Park CircleSyracuse, NY [email protected]
New York State Agricultural Mediation Program
Charlotte Carter1450 Western Ave. Suite 101Albany, NY 12203(518) [email protected]
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Wide selection of certified organic seed potatoes,
fingerlings, and other specialties as well as onion
sets, French shallots and garlic. Reasonable prices
and volume discounts.
Your source for quality seed potatoes
New York State FairNancy Weber795 Tubbs Rd.Mexico, NY [email protected]
Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative
Teri Balch630 W. North St, Geneva, NY 14456(315) [email protected]
NY Farm BureauJessica GaigePO Box 5330, Albany, NY 12205-0330(518) [email protected]
NYFoodTrader.orgMelissa Young621 Skytop Rd Ste 1000, Syracuse, NY 13210(315) [email protected]
NYS Dept. of Ag & Mkts, Crop Insurance Education Program
Sarah Johnston10B Airline Dr, Albany, NY 12235(518) [email protected]/AP/organicGOLD
NYS Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Jonathan Th omson10B Airline Dr, Albany, NY 12235(518) [email protected]
NYS Small Scale Food ProcessorsAllison ClarkePO Box 113Stuyvesant Falls, NY 12174-0113(518) [email protected]
Once Again Nut ButterGael OrrPO Box 429, Nunda, NY 14517-0429(585) 468-2535 [email protected]
Organic Equipment TechnologyBob LefrancoisPO Box 129, Byron, NY 14422-0129(716) [email protected]
Organic Valley/CROPP CooperativePools Events Team One Organic Way, LaFarge, WI 54639(888) 809-9297peter.miller@organicvalley.coopwww.organicvalley.coopPLATINUM
Peace Tree FarmLloyd Traven295 Park Dr W, Kintnersville, PA 18930(610) [email protected]
Purple Mountain OrganicsKent Keys7120 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912(301) 891-2488purplemountainorganics@gmail.comwww.purplemountainorganic s.com
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Roots & Fruits (BCD Wellness Center)
Carrie Bither18 Old Queechy RdCanaan, NY [email protected]/rootsandfruitsSILVER
Scythe SupplyCarol Bryan496 Shore Rd, Perry, ME 04667(207) [email protected]
Seasoned BooksellersSandy Lincoln335 Grove St, Brandon, VT 05733(802) [email protected]
Seeds of ChangeWoody (Stephen) Woodward946½ S St, Springfi eld, OR 97477-2382(505) 660-6924stephen.woodward@eff em.comwww.seedsofchange.com
Small Farm CentralSimon Huntley7126 Church St, Pittsburgh, PA 15218(412) [email protected]
Sterling CollegeStephanie GeorgePO Box 72, Craftsbury Commons, VT 05827(802) 586-7711 [email protected]
Stolor OrganicsMichael Taylor3038 Bingley Rd.Cazenovia, NY 13035479-273-2323Mike.taylor@stolororganics.comwww.stoloroganics.com
Stonyfi eld FarmChandra Carson1050 Perimeter Rd, Manchester, NH 03053(603) 437-4040ccarson@stonyfi eld.comwww.stonyfi eld.comPLATINUM
Sundog SolarBetsy WymanPO Box 348, Chatham, NY 12037(518) 392-4000 [email protected]
Syracuse Cultural WorkersStacy CrandellPO Box 6367 Syracuse, NY 13217-6367(800) 949-5139dik@syrculturalworkers.comwww.syracuseculturalworkers.com
Th e Birkett MillsCliff ord Orr163 Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527(315) [email protected]
Th e Brooklyn Salsa CompanyRob Behnke27 Arion Place, Ste 112, Brooklyn, NY 11206(347) [email protected]
Th e Valley TableJanet Crawshaw152 Powelton CirNewburgh, NY 12550-2230845-561-2022janetc@valleytable.comwww.valleytable.comPLATINUM
Tierra Farms, Inc.Gunther Fishgold2424 State Rte 203, Valatie, NY 12184(518) [email protected]
Traditional Health FirstJohn Delmolino399 River Dr.Hadley, MA 01035413-210-4445john@traditionalhealthfi rst.comwww.traditionalhealthfi rst.com
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.Kimberly Pickard700 Ellicott St Ste 2Batavia, NY 14020-3744585-815-6820byoung@upstateniagara.comwww.upstateniagara.comSILVER
USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program
PATRON OF ORGANICSUSDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) &
Rural DevelopmentMark Dennis441 S. Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202(315) [email protected]
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Ivy Allen441 S. Salina St, Syracuse, NY [email protected]
USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA)
Jay Howard-Brock1400 Independence Ave., SW, Room 6714Washington, DC 20250(202) [email protected] OF ORGANICS
Vermont Compost CompanyJennifer Whitman1996 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602(802) [email protected]
Vermont Law School Institute for Energy and the Environment
Carey RosserPO Box 96, South Royalton, VT 05068(802) [email protected]/energy
Watershed Agricultural CouncilTara Collins33195 State Hwy 10Walton, NY 13856-9751(607) [email protected]
Weston A. PriceCathy Raymond4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, PMB 106-380Washington, DC 20016(202) [email protected]
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YEARS
www.noursefarms.com 413.665.2658
41 River Road South Deerfield Massachusetts 01373
Since 1932
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2011 CONFERENCE FOOD DONORS*
Albert’s Organics300 Eagle CirBridgeport, NJ [email protected]
Balsam FarmAmagansett, NY 11930hamptonsfarmer@balsamfarms.com631-255-9417www.balsamfarms.com
Biophilia Organic Farm211 Manor LnJamesportRiverhead, NY [email protected]
Birdsfoot Farm1263 County Rte 23Canton, NY [email protected]
Fingerlakes Farmstead5491 Bergen RdTrumansburg, NY 14886nancy@fi ngerlakes-cheese.com607-387-3108www.fi ngerlakes-cheese.com
Byebrook Farm7531 County Hwy.18Bloomville, NY 13739(607) 538-9796
Cayuga Pure Organics18 Banks RdBrooktondale, NY [email protected]
Country Meadows6384 Country Road 27Canton, NY [email protected]
Denison Farm333 Buttermilk Falls RdSchaghticoke, NY [email protected]
Earthwalk Farm246 Bone Plain RoadIthaca, NY [email protected]
Eberly Poultry Farm1095 Mount Airy RdStevens, PA [email protected]
Engelbert Farms182 Sunnyside RdNichols, NY [email protected]
Evans Farm House Creamery5037 State Hwy 23Norwich, NY 13815607-334-5339
Four Seasons Natural Food33 Philla StSaratoga Springs, NY 12866richard@fourseasonsnaturalfood.com518-584-4670fourseasonsnaturalfood.com
Four Winds Farm158 Marabac RdGardiner, NY [email protected]
Fraser’s Garlic Farm1379 Johnson RdChurchville, NY 14428frasergarlic@rochester.rr.com585-350-8295www.frasergarlic.com
Frontier Natural Products Co-opNorway, IA [email protected] (319) 227-7996 x1331www.frontiercoop.com
Gillie Brook Farms6147 Gillie Brook RdMemphis, NY [email protected]
Glendale Farm4590 Rte 414Burdett, NY [email protected] 546-8479
Green Heron Growers2361 Wait Corners RdPanama, NY [email protected], julie.blueheron@
gmail.com716-753-0371www.greenherongrowers.com
Grindstone Farm, LLC.780 County Rte 28Pulaski, NY [email protected]
Growers Co-Op Grape Juice Company, Inc.
112 N. Portage StreetWestfi eld, NY 14787steve@concordgrapejuice.com716-326-3161www.concordgrapejuice.com
Hawthorne Valley Farm327 County Rte 21CGhent, NY 12075steff [email protected] ext 230www.hawthornevalleyfarm.com
High Lonesome FarmCincinnatus, NYfredgriff [email protected]
HLW AcresAttica, NY 14011585-591-0795
Horizon Organic7895 Tackabury Rd, Canastota, NY 13032peter.slaunwhite@horizonorganic.com315-272-3218www.horizonorganic.com
Keith’s Farm2630 County Rte 1,Port Jarvis, NY [email protected]
Kingbird Farm9398 W Creek RdBerkshire, NY [email protected]
Kreher’s Poultry Farms5411 Davison RdClarence, NY [email protected]
*Up to date as of December 17, 2010
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Krugerrand Farms776 County Highway 24Richfi eld, NY [email protected]
Leona Meat Plant, Inc.Troy, [email protected]
Lightning Tree Farm132 Andrew Haight RdMillbrook, NY [email protected]
Lucky Dog FarmHamden, NY [email protected]
Martin Farms585-303-6792
McEnroe Organic Farm Associates, LLC.
194 Coleman Station RdMillerton, NY [email protected]
Mecox Bay Dairy855 Mecox RoadBridgehampton, NY [email protected]
Mountain Dell Farm2386 Roods Creek RdHancock, NY [email protected]
Nettle Meadow Farm484 S Johnsburg Rd Warrensburg, NY [email protected]
Northern Soy345 Paul RdRochester, NY [email protected]
Northland Sheep Dairy3501 Hoxie Gorge Freetown RdMarathon, NY 13803-2404tripletree@frontiernet.net607-849-4442www.northlandsheepdairy.com
Old Path Farm1948 Butler RdSauquoit, NY [email protected]
Once Again Nut ButterNunda, NY [email protected] www.onceagainnutbutter.com
Organic Valley/CROPP CooperativeLa Farge, WI 54639holly.parr@organicvalley.coop608-625-3449www.organicvalley.coop www.farmers.coop
Peconic Land Trust/Quail Hill Farm296 Hampton RdAmagansett, NY [email protected]
Porter Farms4914 Edgerton RdElba, NY [email protected]
Rascher’s Sugar House347 Perry Hill RoadSushan, NY 12873518-854-3770
Regional Access125 Cayuga StTrumansburg, NY [email protected]
Road’s End Farm362 Smith RdDunde, NY [email protected]
Rock Hill BakehouseMoreau, [email protected]
Saranac Valley Farms3489 State Rte 3Saranac, NY 12981-0183klwhite@westelcom.com518-293-6427www.saranacvalleyfarms.com
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Th e Pasture660 Fordsbush RdForte Plain, NY [email protected]
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Tierra Farms2424 State Route 203Valatie, NY [email protected]
Tilldale Farm22 Tilley LnHoosick, NY 12089518-686-7779
Twin Oaks Dairy, LLC.3175 State Rte 13Truxton, NY [email protected]
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.7115 W Main RdLeroy, NY [email protected](716) 892-3156 x6225www.upstatefarms.com
Wegmans1500 Brooks AveRochester, NY [email protected], x6458www.wegmans.com
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Why Plant Buckwheat in 2011?
Guaranteed Organic Price for 2011 is $26 per cwt.
Buckwheat requires no chemicals and little or no fertilizer, producing savings in labor, fuel and chemical inputs.
Buckwheat improves the soil and suppresses weeds.
Buckwheat needs very little attention during the growing season.
Buckwheat makes a great rotation crop.
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Buckwheat is a high-yield crop. The Birkett Mills offers growers a specially developed, high-yield seed variety (out yields the Manisoba variety by 13% in some trials).
Buckwheat can be planted as late as mid-July in many areas and is fast growing — 70 days from planting to harvest.
We think these are pretty good reasons to plant buckwheat. If you agree, let’s talk. We’re looking primarily for full-production, contracted commercial, or, if you are a certified organic farm, we’ll contract organic buckwheat as well. And, for those not wishing to contract, we also offer both commercial and organic cover crop buckwheat seed.
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www.bejoseeds.comBejo seeds sold through quality-minded dealers. For seed sources, call Bejo Seeds at 315-789-4155.
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