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November 2009 > Growers interested in learning about organic production invited to Nov.9 farm tour in Punta Gorda
Florida Organic Growers (FOG) and Punta Gorda's Worden Farm will host a free Operation Transition farm tour 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 that will provide farmers first-hand knowledge of a diversified organic production system in tropical South Florida. The 55-acre Worden Farm produces more than 50 varieties of certified organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers and also holds field trips, farm tours, workshops and special events.
The farm tour is one of many farm tours and workshops FOG has organized with multiple collaborators around the state as part of the the EPA-supported project. Operation Transition also offers qualifying transitional producers the opportunity to work, for free, alongside experienced organic production crop advisors knowledgable in organic production, regulations and certification. U.S. sales of organic products grew 17.1 percent to $24.6 billion by the end of 2008, according to the Organic Trade Association's 2009 Organic Industry Survey.
For more information or to register for the Operation Transition farm tour visit www.foginfo.org/epa, call 352.377.6345 or email fog@foginfo.org.
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Operation Transition: Organic Transition and Pesticide Reduction Project
Worden Farm