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OPERATION TRANSITION: ORGANIC TRANSITION PROJECT
Florida Organic Growers (FOG) is operating a project that provides free technical assistance to Florida
farmers who commit to transition to organic production or reduce pesticide use.
Participants are paired with crop advisors experienced in organic approaches
to pest and disease control, soil fertility management and other important aspects
of successful fruit and vegetable production.
Participating growers can
attend informational workshops and field days at successful organic farms, receive answers to organic production and certification questions, and learn about market opportunities for transitional
and organic produce. Project made possible with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
WORKSHOPS
Find out more about the program, organic farming practices, regulations, organic farm plan development and financial incentives available to transitioning producers. For information or to register, contact FOG.
March 26, 2010, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Crescent Moon Farm, 145 Crescent Moon Trail, Sopchoppy, FL 32358 (map) REGISTER
Sept. 25, 2009, Gainesville, FL
April 22, 2009, Homestead, FL
April 23, 2009, Immokalee, FL
Feb. 5, 2009, Palmetto, FL
Oct. 10-11, 2008, Quincy, FL
DEMONSTRATION FARM DAY
Visit a farm to gain first-hand experience with organic soil management, cropping, and pest and disease control approaches. For information contact FOG.
Feb. 24, 2010, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Suwannee River Valley Farms,
White Springs
Nov. 9, 2009, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Worden Farm, Punta Gorda
Oct. 21, 2009, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Promised Land, Brooker
April 17, 2009, Jordan Farms, Dover
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Grower
Application
Transitional
Recognition
Transitional
Agreement