Introducing the NRCS National Organic Farming Handbook
Webinar Details
When:
May 26, 2016 3:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 00:53 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Lindsay Haines, Organic Program Specialist, USDA NRCS Financial Assistance Programs Division, Washington, D.C.
- Ben Bowell, Organic Conservation Specialist, USDA NRCS West National Technology Support Center and Organic Education Specialist, Oregon Tilth, Portland, OR
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) - 1 hour ARPAS Credit
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
Join this webinar to learn about resources for working with organic producers.
The new Organic Farming Handbook was developed by USDA NRCS staff and partners to support NRCS field staff and conservation professionals working with organic producers and those transitioning to organic. The webinar will explore the handbook, including a description of organic farming principles and relevant USDA organic regulations. The presentation will describe considerations and resources for planning conservation practices on organic operations such as cover crops, nutrient management, crop rotations, and livestock management.
In the Understanding Organic Agriculture series, this webinar is presented by USDA NRCS Science and Technology.
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