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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.
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.
Nov. 18, 2010, 9 a.m. - noon, Osceola Organic Farm, Vero Beach, FL REGISTER
Feb. 24, 2010, Suwannee River Valley Farms,
White Springs, FL
Nov. 9, 2009, Worden Farm, Punta Gorda, FL
Oct. 21, 2009, Promised Land, Brooker, FL
April 17, 2009, Jordan Farms, Dover, FL
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, Crescent Moon Farm, Sopchoppy, FL
Sept. 25, 2009, IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL
April 22, 2009, IFAS Extension, Homestead, FL
April 23, 2009, IFAS Extension, Immokalee, FL
Feb. 5, 2009, IFAS Extension, Palmetto, FL
Oct. 10-11, 2008, Quincy, FL
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Grower
Application
Transitional
Recognition
Transitional
Agreement