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Organic pasture management and soil health
Posted on October 29, 2019Materials and videos from CIAS “train the trainer” events on organic dairy pasture management are available!
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Wisconsin Farmers Union Convention
Posted on October 24, 2019Wisconsin Farmers Union’s annual gathering is headed to Central Wisconsin this year, with a new and improved schedule that promises grassroots engagement and plenty of […]
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2020 OGRAIN Winter Conference
Posted onThe fifth annual conference for those interested in organic grain production in the Upper Midwest will feature 25+ expert farmers, researchers and industry representatives sharing […]
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Savanna Institute’s Perennial Farm Gathering
Posted onThis year’s Perennial Farm Gathering will feature keynote speaker Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquín (President and CEO of Regenerative Agriculture Alliance), panels and workshops with Midwest agroforestry experts, […]
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Green Lands Blue Waters Conference
Posted onTHEME: OVER, UNDER, THROUGH to CLC – strong partners, new allies, and fresh perspectives moving continuous living cover (CLC) farming forward. The way we farm […]
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2019 CIAS mini-grants support eleven student research projects
Posted on September 17, 2019The CIAS graduate student mini-grant program supports summer research projects on sustainable agriculture and food.
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How Does Organic Management on Dairy Farms Affect Pastures and Soils?
Posted on August 27, 2019UW-Madison researchers explored whether limitations on the inputs allowed in organic farming may result in differences in plant-soil dynamics compared to conventional dairy operations, necessitating different grazing techniques. They found relevant scientific literature to be scarce.
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Grant Programs and Financial Options for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs: Iowa County
Posted on August 21, 2019Are you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business? Can farmers improve profit by capturing more from the consumer? Is expanding the farm […]
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Grant Programs and Financial Options for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs: Marshfield
Posted onAre you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business? Can farmers improve profit by capturing more from the consumer? Is expanding the farm […]
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Turning Grain into Dough: Farm Financial Management for Organic Grain and Crop Rotation
Posted onAs of 2019 the five-year average farm gate price of organic corn in the U.S. is around $9 per bushel while the average for conventional corn has been about $3.50. Is it any wonder that some farmers are looking at what it takes to transition to certified organic production?