We both got to go to the Midwest Organic Farming Conference this year in Lacrosse, Wisconsin From February 24 - 26th. Thanks to our farm sitter Abbie who made it possible. We arrived early Thursday for the "Organic University" - a day long seminar. Ken chose high tunnel production and I chose carbon sequestration.Friday and Saturday each had a keynote speaker and three workshop times. Friday's speaker was from Consumers Union; she spoke about accurate and meaningful labeling. Saturday we heard from the man who started High Mowing Seeds in Vermont about the local food systems in the Hardwick area. Both speeches were thought provoking and inspiring.
Workshops covered a broad range of topics - growing year around, high and low tunnel use, plant and human health, fruits, pollinators. pesticide and herbicide residues in humans, poultry feed blends, corn varieties, and many more.
Friday night we got to dance to Daddy Squeeze and the Cafe Accordion Orchestra. Saturday evening we visited our friends in Lacrosse and talked about extended growing season in their back yard.
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