March 20 & 21
UMCE Penobscot Office, Bangor
Lead Instructor: Dave Colson, Director of Agricultural Services
April 18 & 25
Royal River Natural Foods, Freeport
Lead Instructor: Eric Sideman, Organic Crop Specialist
Both courses are approved for 3 pesticide applicator recertification credits.
2011 Course Outline
Course will be 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
This course, sponsored by MOFGA, is geared for those who are considering converting to organic or starting an organic farm. MOFGA Technical Services staff Dave Colson, Eric Sideman, Diane Schivera, Melissa White Pillsbury and Cheryl Wixson will be the principal presenters.
The course will cover the following topics:
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soil science
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meeting crop nutrition needs with organic materials
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on-farm compost production
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the use of cover crops
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organic methods of weed, pest and disease control
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organic livestock production
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organic certification
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marketing organic farm products
The course will also feature experienced organic farmers discussing organic production of several popular commercial enterprises.
For more information on course content, view the course outline (above).
Registration Fees
$75 individual (2 days), includes lunch
$30 each additional participant from the same farm or household
$30 students & apprentices
$ 45 per day/per person (we strongly suggest you attend both days)