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SUMMARY:2026 Changemaker of the Year Field Day – Sharing Our Roots
DESCRIPTION:Join Marbleseed for the 2026 Changemaker of the Year Field Day at Sharing Our Roots (SOR) to explore how cultural agriculture\, land stewardship\, and community-based farming come together to create thriving\, resilient food systems. \nParticipants will enjoy a guided land walk showcasing SOR’s work in land restoration\, natural areas\, and community gardens\, followed by a farm-fresh lunch prepared by Sharing Our Roots growers. The afternoon features presentations from farmers sharing their own cultural farming traditions and experiences building successful agricultural businesses. \nLearn directly from growers while discovering how agriculture\, conservation\, and community can work hand in hand. \nAgenda: \n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nLand walk highlighting SOR’s land restoration project \n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nLunch featuring foods prepared by Sharing Our Roots growers \n12:45 PM – 2:00 PM\nFarmer presentations in the field \nCultural grazing practices with Khalid Elhassan\nCultural growing practices and farm business with Erika Gomez \nFarmer Stipends Available \nFunding is available to help farmers attend this training. \nEligible farmers may receive a $250 stipend to help offset travel expenses and time away from the farm. \nFor stipend information or event questions\, contact: \nAlpa Goswami\nProgram Director\nalpa@marbleseed.org
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/2026-changemaker-of-the-year-field-day-sharing-our-roots/
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SUMMARY:Organic Potato Production Field Day at Igl Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Marbleseed at Igl Farms in Antigo\, Wisconsin for a day of learning focused on organic potato production\, soil health\, fertility\, and pest management. \nFamily-owned and operated for more than 75 years\, Igl Farms grows certified organic potatoes\, grains\, and grass-fed Angus beef. Their operation follows the biological farming principles of Midwestern Bio-Ag and Advancing Eco-Ag\, emphasizing soil mineral balance\, biological activity\, and long-term soil health. \nThis field day will explore organic potato production systems\, including fertility management\, weed and pest control\, specialized equipment\, and considerations for farmers interested in transitioning to organic production. Attendees will hear from experienced growers and industry experts\, tour the farm’s equipment and facilities\, and visit production fields to discuss practical management strategies. \nThis is a free event and lunch will be provided. \nFeatured Presenters: \nBrad Igl is a third-generation organic farmer and co-owner of Igl Farms LLC. Alongside his father Tom and brother Brian\, he helps manage the farm’s organic potato\, grain\, and grass-fed beef operations. \nBrian Igl returned to the family farm in the 1990s and helped lead the farm’s transition to certified organic potato production beginning in 1997. \nRachelle Moss works with Advancing Eco-Ag\, supporting farmers across the country with fertility\, pest\, and disease management strategies through regenerative and biological farming systems. \nSchedule: \n10:00–10:15 AM — Registration \n10:15–10:30 AM — Welcome & Overview \n10:30–11:15 AM — Advancing Eco-Ag & Midwest Bio-Ag Presentations \n11:15–11:45 AM — Equipment & Packshed Tour \n11:45 AM–12:45 PM — Lunch \n12:45–1:00 PM — Travel to Field \n1:00–1:30 PM — Fertility in the Field \n1:30–2:45 PM — Weed & Pest Management in Organic Potatoes \n2:45–3:00 PM — Return to Packshed \n3:00–3:30 PM — Wrap-Up & Q&A
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/organic-potato-production-field-day-at-igl-farms/
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Organic Crop Production
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SUMMARY:Organic Cranberry Field Day at James Lake Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Marbleseed and the Organic Fruit Growers Association at James Lake Farms in Three Lakes\, Wisconsin for the Organic Cranberry Field Day. This field day will include cranberry bed marsh construction and layout\, water movement and usage\, land management practices on a cranberry marsh\, and organic fertility and pest management strategies. \nParticipants will visit two cranberry marshes operated by John Stauner of James Lake Farms and learn about transitioning cranberry production to organic management. Attendees will also tour pollinator habitat plantings designed to support organic cranberry production. \nThis is a free event and lunch will be provided. \nFeatured Presenters: \nJohn Stauner – James Lake Farms is a certified organic cranberry operation in northern Wisconsin. Since purchasing the James Lake property in 2006 and converting the Thunder Lake marsh to organic production in 2016\, John and Nora Stauner have expanded production to 189 acres of certified organic cranberries with twelve different varieties. \nAllison Jonjak – Allison grew up on a family cranberry marsh and now serves as a Cranberry Outreach Specialist with the University of Wisconsin\, helping connect cranberry growers with research and technical resources. \nSchedule of events: \n9:30 – 9:45 Registration & Refreshments \n9:45 – 10:30 Cranberry Culture Presentation \n10:30 – 12:15 James Lake Marsh Tour & Pollinator Planting Tour \n12:15 – 1:15 Lunch \n1:15 – 1:30 Travel to Thunder Lake Marsh \n1:30 – 2:30 Thunder Lake Marsh Tour \n2:30 – 3:30 Transition to Organic Producer Panel
URL:https://organicfarmersassociation.org/event/organic-cranberry-field-day-at-james-lake-farms/
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Organic Crop Production
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