2014 dairy & field crop conference brochure
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NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID PERMIT NO. 1396
Rochester, NY
Naturally Interested in Your FutureUnited States
Department of Agriculture
Risk ManagementAgency
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Special Th anks to All of Our Sponsors and Supporters
Visit www.nofany.org/dairyconference
Holiday Inn75 North Street, Auburn, NY
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, Inc.249 Highland AvenueRochester, NY 14620-3025
www.nofany.org
NOFA-NY Organic Dairy and Field Crop Conference Agenda8–9am Registration
9–9:15am OPENING REMARKS
Track Field Crops Dairy Business Management
9:30–10:45am Eff ectively Managing Cover Crops Raising Healthy Calves & Replacements for Organic DairyKeeping “Family” in the Family Farm
Mike & Gayle Th orpe & Family
Speakers Norm Conrad Dr. Guy Jodarski
10:45–11am Break
11–12:15am Wheat: Systems for Success Making High Quality Milk Keeping “Family” in the Family Farm (continued)
Speakers Dave Smith Steve Galens Mike & Gayle Th orpe & Family
12:15–1:15pm Lunch
1:30–2:15pm KEYNOTE – Gary Zimmer
2:30–3:45pm Mineralized Balanced Agriculture Fast Food for Cows: Why Hay in a Day Is Better Farm Bill Unraveled Again
Speakers Gary Zimmer Dave Johnson & Norm Conrad Liana Hoodes & Marne Coit
3:45–4pm Break
4–5:15pm Innovative Cropping Systems Building Healthy Systems for Organic Dairy Production Profi table Feeding of Organic Dairy Cows
Speakers Matt Ryan, Jeff Liebert & Ann Bybee-Finley Dr. Guy Jordarski Karen Hoff man
5:15–5:30pm CLOSING REMARKS
Pre-registration by February 28th
Walk-In Registrations Welcome
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LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONSTh e Holiday Inn, located at 75 North Street, Auburn, New York,
is your ideal hotel choice for the NOFA-NY Organic Dairy and Field
Conference. Th e Holiday Inn is easily accessible from the NYS Th ruway
and Interstate 81 and off ers free parking. Hotel rooms are available at
a discounted rate of $75/room. In order to receive this rate, you must
identify yourself as a NOFA-NY Conference Attendee. To reserve
your room, call the Holiday Inn at 315-253-4531
NOFA-NY is a statewide organization leading a growing
movement of farmers, consumers, gardeners, and businesses
committed to promoting local, organic food and farming. We
provide program and services to local, organic and sustainable
farmers to help them thrive; connect consumers with these
farmers; and advocate policies that support a sustainable food
and farm system.
We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Organic Dairy and Field Crop Conference! Th e conference will be held at the
centrally located and easily accessible Holiday Inn in Auburn,
New York, just west of Syracuse. We welcome veteran farmers,
beginning farmers, and farmers interested in transitioning to
organic management. Th is year’s program includes a half-day
intensive workshop entitled “Keeping ‘Family’ in the Family
Farm.” NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC staff will be available
throughout the day-long conference to answer questions. Enjoy a
day of learning, networking, and information exchange.
For general questions about the Organic Dairy and Field Crop
Conference, including registration please contact Stephanie
Backer-Bertsch, Registration Coordinator at 585-271-1979 x509
or [email protected]. If you are interested in sponsoring the
conference or participating in our tradeshow, please contact
Tanya Smolinsky, Communications & Development Director at
585-272-1979 x502 or [email protected].
See you March 7th!
Kate Mendenhall Bethany WallisExecutive Director Dairy & Livestock Education Coordinator
WORKSHOP TRACK III: FIELD CROPS
Registration Pre-Registration Deadline: Postmark by February 28th.
Or register online at www.nofany.org.Registration Fee: $60 • Children 12 and under: Free
All registrations include lunch.
Attendees
Adult Name (1) _____________________________________________
Adult Name (1) _____________________________________________
Child Name (1) __________________________________ Age _______
Child Name (2) __________________________________ Age _______
Child Name (3) __________________________________ Age _______
Farm/CompanyWhich best describes you: Field Crop Farmer Dairy Farmer
Business Owner/Employee
Billing Address
Address ___________________________________________________
City _________________ State ____ Zip ______County ___________
Phone ____________________ Email __________________________
Please make checks payable to “NOFA-NY” or pay by Mastercard or VISA.
Credit Card Information
Card # ____________________ Expiration Date___/___ CCID # _____
Signature _______________________________ Date _____________
Submit form and payment to:NOFA-NYAttn: Dairy Conference Registration249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Registration Pre-Registration Deadline: Postmark by February 28th.
Or register online at www.nofany.org.Registration Fee: $60 • Children 12 and under: Free
All registrations include lunch.
Attendees
Adult Name (1) _____________________________________________
Adult Name (1) _____________________________________________
Farm/CompanyWhich best describes you: Field Crop Farmer Dairy Farmer
Business Owner/Employee
Billing Address
Address ___________________________________________________
City _________________ State ____ Zip ______County ___________
Phone ____________________ Email __________________________
Please make checks payable to “NOFA-NY” or pay by Mastercard or VISA.
Credit Card Information
Card # ____________________ Expiration Date___/___ CCID # _____
Signature _______________________________ Date _____________
Submit form and payment to:NOFA-NYAttn: Dairy Conference Registration249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
WORKSHOP TRACK I: BUSINESS
The most valuable possession a farmer can invest in is his or her
soil. Join us to hear keynote speaker Gary Zimmer discuss how you
can build healthy, sustainable soils for your farm. Gary is recognized
internationally for his commitment to improving farming through
soil restoration. Raised on a Wisconsin dairy farm, Gary studied dairy
nutrition, earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin
and a master’s degree from the University of Hawaii. In addition, he
has years of hands-on farming experience. As a young farmer, he began
asking questions about the soil and how it
relates to healthy and productive plants,
which lead him to read Th e Albrecht Papers. For
the past 25 years, Gary has evaluated farming
practices as a consultant, as a farmer on his
family’s farm, and as president of Midwestern
Bio-Ag, a biological farming consulting
company located in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
For his keynote address, Gary will discuss
how healthy soils will produce healthy plants
for healthy livestock and healthy humans and
how you can balance your soils to mitigate the risks of extreme weather
patterns and maintain overall production during inclement conditions.
WELCOME
Featured Keynote Speaker
Gary ZimmerBuilding Your Solid Ground
WORKSHOP TRACK II: DAIRY
Keeping “Family” in the Family FarmHear Mike and Gayle Th orpe of Th orpe’s Organic Family Farm and
their children describe each person’s role on this diverse farm and how
everyone works together to thrive individually and collectively as a
family. Learn how Mike and Gayle have expanded their operation by
transitioning additional land and creating new farm enterprises to
provide opportunities for leadership/ownership in the family business.
Th e Th orpe family truly does it all. Join us as we explore how to build an
organic farm business that can support your family and allow it to grow.
Farm Bill Unravels AgainLiana Hoodes of the National Organic Coalition (NOC) and Marne
Coit, NOFA-NY Education Director, will discuss the impact of the new
Farm Bill on organic agriculture and food policy in the United States.
Organic agriculture is often on the cutting block when it comes to
funding farm programs. Marne is a strong advocate of organic farming
and, as Executive Director of NOC, Liana represents our concerns in
Washington, DC. Bring your questions, thoughts and perspectives.
Profi table Feeding of Organic Dairy CowsFinding the feeding program that optimizes both milk production and
profi t can be a challenge, especially in organics. Karen Hoff man, USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service, will lead a workshop covering
various supplemental feeding strategies that can meet those goals
during both the grazing season and the winter feeding period, as well as
how to determine your profi t point.
Raising Healthy Calves and Replacements for Organic DairyRaising healthy
replacements is critical
for the sustainability of
all dairy farms. Learn
from Dr. Guy Jodarski,
veterinarian for CROPP
Cooperative, about calf
health and systems
that produce high
quality replacements
on organic dairy farms.
Calf nutrition, rearing
systems and parasite
control will be covered.
Making High Quality MilkJoin Horizon National Milk Quality Award Winner Steve Galens of
Galens Homestead Acres to learn how to maintain high quality milk.
Steve will share on farm management practices, monitoring tools and
tips on how to receive the highest dollar for your milk. Also learn how
to recognize mastitis strains, source organic treatments and implement
preventative measures to reduce future mastitis fl are ups and maintain
optimal bacteria levels.
Fast Food for Cows: Why Hay in a Day Is Bett erTop quality hay is essential whether you are feeding cows or selling
your hay. Making hay in a single day packs more energy and TDN into
a consistent bale than delayed harvest, but requires optimum planning
and timing. Hear from experienced farmer Dave Johnson of Provident
Farms as he covers equipment, fi eld operations and timing to make hay
in a day. Dave and Norm Conrad of NCAT will look at forage quality
tests to demonstrate the advantages of this method.
Building Healthy Systems for Organic Dairy Production Promoting health through good practices—soils and agronomy,
nutrition and grazing—is the key to preventing disease, supporting
production and enhancing profi tability. Th is workshop will focus
on holistic management for organic dairies. Dr. Guy Jodarski,
veterinarian for CROPP Cooperative, will outline how to “build” healthy
systems that are sustainable.
Wheat: Systems for SuccessFrom the rolled oats in the Breakfast of Champions to pure grain
alcohol, Log City Milling and Lake Distilling have raised the value of
regional grains for decades. Join us in hearing David Smith recount
his journey with value added grains from fi eld to fl ask—he has done it
all. Discover marketing options and what the future of regional grain
production might bring to your table.
Mineralized Balanced AgricultureGary Zimmer, president of Midwestern BioAg, will lead this
advanced-level workshop on balancing minerals in your soils. Learn
how to read soil tests to determine the key minerals to focus on when
balancing soils, how to develop a farm plan to address soil defi ciencies
and improve crop and livestock systems, and how to best utilize your
farm nutrients for optimal production and performance.
Innovative Cropping SystemsParticipants will learn about innovative cropping practices that
use ecological phenomena to increase soil health and cropping system
resilience. Matt Ryan, Jeff Liebert and Ann Bybee-Finley will share
the results from the 2013 Cornell University fi eld experiments. Th ey will
discuss general weed management and soil health principles, and recent
research on drought tolerant summer annual forage crops mixtures and
cover crop-based organic rotational no-till soybean production.
Eff ectively Managing Cover Crops
Farmers use cover
crops for multiple
reasons. Th e Northeast
region with its widely
varying climate presents
unique challenges in
managing the diff erent
cover crop species for
goals such as nitrogen
contributions, weed
suppression, erosion
control and capturing
manure nutrients. In this
interactive workshop,
Norm Conrad of NCAT
will focus on the cultural
and physical management
needed to maximize cover
crop use in the Northeast.
FOOD DONATIONSPlease consider donating food to the Organic Dairy and Field
Crop Conference. Th e wholesale value of your donation can be
taken as a tax-deductible donation. Food donors are listed in
the conference program and in the banquet hall. To donate food,
contact Millicent Cavanaugh at [email protected] or
646-963-0968. You can also download a food donation form at
www.nofanyconference.org.
NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC has been
accredited by the USDA since April 2002 to provide
organic certifi cation for farmers and processors
in the United States. We certify to the USDA
National Organic Program standards and are
ISO65 accredited (International Organization for
Standardization). We are in the process of looking
at additional certifi cations to off er our producers. NOFA-NY Certifi ed
Organic, LLC is operated as a nonprofi t and is funded entirely by
certifi cation fees. NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC is a subsidiary of
NOFA-NY, Inc., a nonprofi t educational organization.
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID PERMIT NO. 1396
Rochester, NY
Naturally Interested in Your FutureUnited States
Department of Agriculture
Risk ManagementAgency
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Special Th anks to All of Our Sponsors and Supporters
Visit www.nofany.org/dairyconference
Holiday Inn75 North Street, Auburn, NY
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, Inc.249 Highland AvenueRochester, NY 14620-3025
www.nofany.org
NOFA-NY Organic Dairy and Field Crop Conference Agenda8–9am Registration
9–9:15am OPENING REMARKS
Track Field Crops Dairy Business Management
9:30–10:45am Eff ectively Managing Cover Crops Raising Healthy Calves & Replacements for Organic DairyKeeping “Family” in the Family Farm
Mike & Gayle Th orpe & Family
Speakers Norm Conrad Dr. Guy Jodarski
10:45–11am Break
11–12:15am Wheat: Systems for Success Making High Quality Milk Keeping “Family” in the Family Farm (continued)
Speakers Dave Smith Steve Galens Mike & Gayle Th orpe & Family
12:15–1:15pm Lunch
1:30–2:15pm KEYNOTE – Gary Zimmer
2:30–3:45pm Mineralized Balanced Agriculture Fast Food for Cows: Why Hay in a Day Is Better Farm Bill Unraveled Again
Speakers Gary Zimmer Dave Johnson & Norm Conrad Liana Hoodes & Marne Coit
3:45–4pm Break
4–5:15pm Innovative Cropping Systems Building Healthy Systems for Organic Dairy Production Profi table Feeding of Organic Dairy Cows
Speakers Matt Ryan, Jeff Liebert & Ann Bybee-Finley Dr. Guy Jordarski Karen Hoff man
5:15–5:30pm CLOSING REMARKS
Pre-registration by February 28th
Walk-In Registrations Welcome
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