Organic Growers Seminar

Organic Growers Seminar: Educating Small-Scale Farmers on Organic Practices and Resources

Are you a small-scale farmer looking to learn more about organic practices?

Join us for the Organic Growers Seminar! Rodale Institute is partnering with the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture to host this event. The seminar is designed to educate small-scale farmers on organic farming practices and the resources available to support them. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge from industry experts and organizations to help enhance their organic practices.

The seminar is aimed at both current and transitioning small-scale organic growers. A variety of speakers will cover topics on organic farming practices and resources specifically tailored to small-scale growers. The event is free of charge, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required for attendance, with a cap of 60 participants. Door prizes will be available. This event is supported by USDA SE TOPP.

Date: May 14th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Student Learning Center at UGA Griffin Campus
1109 Experiment Street, Room 101, Griffin, GA 30223
Cost: Free

Schedule

9:00 – 9:10 AM: Welcome – De’Anthony Price / Dr. Bethany Harris
9:10-9:55 AM: Exploring Organic: Considerations, Transitions, and Support – DeAnthony Price, Rodale Institute
9:55 – 10:40 AM: Introduction to Ecological Farming – Dr. Bethany Harris and Whitney Ottinger, UGA Center of Urban Agriculture
10:40 – 10:55 AM: Break
10:55 – 11:40 AM: Organic Weed Management – Bob Westerfield, UGA Extension
11:40 – 12:25 PM: Compost Basics / Composting Programs – U.S. Composting Council
12:25 – 1:15 PM: Lunch
1:15 – 2:00 PM: NRCS Organic Conservation Programs – Elise Nowack, Oregon Tilth
2:00-2:45 PM: Georgia Organics Resources – Lydia Hsu, Georgia Organics
2:45 PM: Closing