Richard Ritter, VP of Ag Lending at Flanagan State Bank, delivers a hard hitting presentation on the realities of cash flow in organic and conventional grain systems.
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Direct Sales and Branding the Farm
Andrea Hazzard, organic farmer and owner of Hazzard Free Farm, delivers a presentation on strategies and tips for direct marketing grain products from farm to consumer.
Understanding Organic Grain Sales Contracts
Dave Bishop, organic farmer, and Barbara Barcal, organic grain merchandiser, deliver a presentation on the ins and outs of organic grain sales contracts, covering detailed information that every organic grain farmer must know.
Opportunities for Diversified Markets in Illinois and the Midwest
Wyatt Muse, grain marketer for Clarkson Grain and organic farmer, delivers a presentation on emerging opportunities for diversified organic grain markets in Illinois, with a focus on marketing transitional grain.
Establishing Field Plans and Crop Rotations at Goldmine Farms
Jack Erisman, veteran organic farmer and owner of Goldmine Farm, presents a farm tour where he discusses his double seven year rotation and field management of organic grain crops. He explains the importance of the farmer’s relationship with the land, the importance of diversity in organic systems, and how those culminate in the creation of […]
Establishing Organic System Plans
Harriet Behar, organic specialist with MOSES, delivers a presentation on crafting organic system plans for your grain farm.
