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September 2010

September 10, 2010
Organic Field Crops: Corn, Beans, Small Grains & Alfalfa/Grass Hay
Maple Park, IL

1:00 – 4:00 pm Dave and Mary Campbell have experimented over the years and found methods for controlling Canada thistle as well as problem insects. A representative of Midwest Bio Ag will discuss how the balance of soil health works not only to produce good yields, but also helps with weed and pest control. There will also be discussion of programs within NRCS that offer farmers cost share incentives to incorporate these organically approved practices. Contact MOSES at 715-778-5775 or angie@mosesorganic.org.

September 14, 2010
Animal Health and Pasture Tour
Sylvan Meadows Farm, Viroqua, WI

1:00-4:00 pm. Pasture Walk with National Speaker Jerry Brunetti, founder of Agri-Dynamics and ag consultant. Jerry will present an overview of the strategies and tools available for successful holistic herd health management in your pasture systems. Call 608-637-5480 to register or for more information.

September 20, 2010
Organic No-Till Soybeans Demonstration
Sparta, WI

11:00 am – 2:00 pm. At this field day we will review how the various methods of seeding worked this season in a soybean field of rolled rye mulch (an organic no-till system). Contact: Kelly Jacobs, Vernon County Land & Water Conservation Department 608-637-5480 or kjacobs@vernoncounty.org. Hosted in partnership by MOSES and Vernon County Land & Water Conservation Dept.