FRIDAY WORKSHOP SESSION I
Session I-a | 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Session I-b | 8:30 to 10 a.m.
8:15 a.m. — Room F
8:15 a.m. — Room K
EMERGENCY FORAGES FOR RUMINANTS: BUCKWHEAT SILAGE IN-HOUSE RESEARCH
REDUCING TILLAGE IN ORGANIC CORN ROTATIONS: HOW CAN WE MAKE IT WORK?
With indications that extreme weather conditions may be the new norm, there is a need to explore a variety of options to extend or replace forages in dairy and beef rations. This workshop focuses on growing buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) as forage. An impressive list of top quality attributes rank this plant as a super crop from a sustainability stand point. Seed availability, agronomic conditions, harvest, preservation, and animal feeding recommendations will be discussed. Dr. Silvia Abel-Caines is currently the Staff Ruminant Nutritionist for Organic Valley and a certified grazing planner in Illinois.
Approaches to reducing tillage in organic corn rotations have remained elusive. We will discuss results of research and farmer experiences to guide practical and workable solutions to minimize the need for tillage and cultivation when growing organic corn for silage and grain, both in the corn phase and in other phases of the rotation. Erin Silva is a professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
8:15 a.m. — Room H
CAMELINA FEED FOR ORGANIC PIGS RESEARCH RESULTS 8:15 a.m. — Room G
HAZELNUTS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST: THE TIME IS NOW Hazelnuts have long been envisioned as a sustainable crop for the Upper Midwest, but significant hurdles slowed things down. With recent improvements in germplasm, harvesting, and post-harvest processing capacity the crop is finally ready to take off. Jason will provide an overview of where things are at and how growers can get started. Information will also be provided on how hazelnuts can be part of an integrated agroforestry system. Pete will share results of recent SARE-funded pigs and poultry feeding trials examining how to utilize undersized hazelnuts as a value-added feedstuff. Jason Fischback is the Emerging Crops Outreach Specialist with UW-Madison Extension. Dr. Pete Lammers teaches multiple courses and conducts applied animal nutrition research at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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Utilizing grains harvested from winter cover crops as a feed ingredient for pigs can potentially protect the environment, increase the value of cover crops, and reduce feed costs of pig production. Organized by Iowa Organic Association, this workshop will discuss how supplementing camelina press-cake in pig diets influences pig growth, carcass traits and pork quality. Costs and returns of winter camelina production and organic pig production, and how to meet nutrient requirements of pigs will also be discussed. Lee Johnston works for the University of Minnesota Extension. William Lazarus works in farm management research and extension. Dr. Yuzhi Li is a an associate professor at the University of Minnesota.
8:15 a.m. — Room D
TIPS ON AVOIDING OBSTACLES AND DELAYS IN THE ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROCESS Join Mike Bollinger and Kristen Adams for a discussion about preparing for your inspection, tips for successful recordkeeping, and understanding the certification process. These two presenters bring their unique perspectives and share their experiences to give you a practical guide to organic certification. Mike Bollinger is co-owner of River Root Farm, an organic vegetable farm and greenhouse operation in Decorah, IA. Kristen Adams is the Certification Services Director at MOSA Certified Organic.
