The benefits, opportunities, and challenges of Organic grain and vegetable production.
Organic Farming: What, Why, and How
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a discussion on:
- The benefits, opportunities, and challenges of Organic grain and vegetable production
- How to make it work for your farm
- How to maintain your certification (if that is the path for your farm)
- How to keep growing!
This program is for:
- Established farmers looking to transition to organic
- Beginners, looking to get into organic farming
- Industry, and those looking to make connections in the organic farming community
Please come prepared to:
- Ask questions
- Listen and learn
- Share your experiences
- Or all of the above!
Speakers are Klaas Martens, Lakeview Organic Grain, Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Philia Farm and CCE Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program, and Erik Smith, CNYDLFC Team
Fee
FREE
Register
https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=2737
Contact
Erik Smith
Regional Ag Team Leader/Field Crop Specialist
Eas56@cornell.edu
315-219-7786
Location
Suny Cobleskill
106 Suffolk Circle
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Last updated March 24, 2026