Transition to Certified Organic Workshop (UC OAI Co-Organized)
Date & Time
April 26 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Venue
Fort Jones City Hall
11960 East Street
Fort Jones, CA 96032
United States
Ticket Price
$0.00
Event Type
This is an in-person event
Registration is free, we ask that you please register to reserve your complimentary lunch via the link. You can also register by calling UCCE Siskiyou at 530-842-2711
About the Event
Transition to Certified Organic Workshop
For farmers and ranchers interested in transitioning to certified organic production. Whether or not you are already using organic practices, this workshop is for you. Learn about management principles, administrative processes, and available assistance programs to help you feel confident about pursuing organic certification.
Network with local resource providers and farmers over complimentary lunch!
Presentations Include:
1. “10 Steps to Organic Certification” Katharina Ullmann, UC Organic Agriculture Institute
2. “Livestock Health in Organic Agriculture -- Focus on Prevention” Gabriele Maier, UC Davis
3. “Soil Health and Nitrogen Management in Organic Production” Joji Muramoto, UC Cooperative Extension Organic Agriculture Specialist
4. Financial and technical assistance opportunities Leah Groves, Siskiyou Farm Co & Lexie Wilson, UC Organic Agriculture Institute
5. Farmer panel: Perspectives on organic & regenerative transition, production, and marketing