Clemson is hosting a New and Beginning Farmer Program Advanced Series Workshop at Wild Hope Farm in October!
10:00 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:10 AM Organic Production 101
What does it mean to farm organically? How/where do you start/transition? Joseph W. Rowland, Organic Initiatives Coordinator Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
11:10 AM Break
11:20 AM Overview of Organic Approaches to Pest and Disease Control & Soil Fertility
How to control weeds, insects, & diseases organically while maintaining healthy soil. Joseph W. Rowland, Organic Initiatives Coordinator Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
12:30 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Organic Certification Process
Clemson University USDA Accredited Certifying Agent staff will provide an overview of their organic certification process. Jill Beaver, Organic Program Specialist Department of Plant Industry, Clemson University
2:00 PM Break
2:15 PM The Business Side of Organic Production
Explore market opportunities, pricing strategies, advertising best practices, etc. Katherine “Peanut” Belk, Wild Hope Farm
2:45 PM Wild Hope Farm Tour
Tour a certified organic farm and ask questions, farmer to farmer