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This year's sustainable agriculture tour at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center field day will focus on transitioning to organic practices.
Organic crop production is the focus of a tour being held during the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center's (NDSU CREC) annual field day on July 16.
The sustainable/organic agriculture tour is one of several tours offered during the field day. Additional tours offered are agronomy, northern hardy fruit and beef production.
"Sustainable agriculture encompasses a wide range of crop production practices, including organic methods, which are profitable, environmentally sound, and beneficial to the community," comments NDSU Extension agent Jeff Gale.
Gale continued, "During this year's sustainable/organic tour we've chosen to highlight the opportunities and challenges farmers face when raising row crops organically."
The tour will start with an overview of the organic research program at the CREC before delving into various aspects of organic practices, covering topics such as equipment, weed control, and harvest techniques.
The tour's speakers include experienced row crop farmers with the Organic Academy Roadshow along with staff from the National Center for Appropriate Technology.
The center's 65th annual field day begins at 9 a.m. with registration, coffee and a welcome address by NDSU leaders, including NDSU President David Cook, and special guests. At 9:30 a.m., attendees will have the opportunity to choose from four tour options that run concurrently. Lunch will be served at noon with an afternoon tour on specialty crops available from 1:15-3 p.m.
The sustainable/organic tour is organized by Gale, NDSU Extension agent Lindy Berg, and NDSU Extension livestock specialist Karl Hoppe. The three individuals serve as co-coordinators of the North Dakota Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program.
The noon meal is free of charge thanks in part to support from Green Bison Soy Processing, Northern Canola Growers Association and the Carrington Research Extension Center.
The CREC is 3 1/2 miles north of Carrington on U.S. Highway 281.
For more information, contact the center at 701-652-2951 or visit ndsu.ag/crec-field-day.
Direct any further questions to Gale, Berg or Karl Hoppe at 701-652-2951 or email at [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].
