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Preventative Organic Pest Management by Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager for Organics at Wilbur- EllisPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from the listeners…

Week 1: Introduction to the webinar series and a farmer panel on why go organic, challenges, and lessons learned.

Nuts and Bolts of Irrigation Charlie Abee, Professor of Agriculture Technology and Irrigation, College of the SequoiasPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from the listeners…

Week 2: Certification process overview, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP), and key recordkeeping requirements.

Agritourism by Rachael Callahan, Statewide Agritourism Coordinator, UC ANRPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from the listeners and more general discussion. Each workshop is…

Week 3: Understanding organic markets, pricing, and how to identify your buyers.

Getting your Seedling Mix Right by Christof Bernau,  Farm Garden Manager, UC Santa CruzPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from the listeners and more general discussion…

Week 4: Determining what products are allowed, what input records to keep and farm practices that maintain, and improve biodiversity and natural resources.

Fertigation Best Management Practices in Organic Production Systems by Joji Muramoto, Cooperative Extension Specialist: Organic Agriculture, UC Santa CruzPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation…

Week 5: Managing soil life, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.

Soil’s Outsized Role in Earth’s Age-Old Carbon Trading Scheme by Tom Willey, T&D Willey Farms and host of the radio show "Down on the Farm"Part of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by…

Week 6: Using organic amendments to build soil health.

Soil Health Tests: What Do They Really Tell You? by Lindsey Klein, UCCE Small & Organic Farms, Community Education SpecialistPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from the…

Week 7: Selecting species, seeding rates, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.

Hosted by UC SAREP's California Food Hub Network If your food hub or aggregation business handles and/or sells certified organic foods, this training is for you! Participants will learn how organic regulations apply to food hubs and aggregators and what steps to take if you’re required to obtain organic…

Week 8: Prevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.

Organic Management of Field Rodents - Gophers, Voles, Moles by Dr. Roger Baldwin, Cooperative Extension Specialist: Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution, UC DavisPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation…

Week 9: Prevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.

Integrating Rotational Grazing into Organic Production Systems by Amélie Gaudin, Professor and Endowed Chair in Agroecology, UC DavisPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from…

Week 10: What to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.