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PROGRAM CONTENTSWelcome 3

Interested in Organic? 4

Keynote 6

Field Crop Workshops 7

Dairy Workshops 9

Business Workshops 11

Presenter Directory 12

Tradeshow Directory 13

Schedule at a Glance 15

Site Map 15

Conference Sponsors 16

Welcome to the Th ird Annual NOFA-NY Organic Dairy and

Field Crop ConferenceTh ank you for joining us for a fan-

tastic day of learning, sharing and

networking. Today’s conference pro-

gram will be a great opportunity to

learn from experienced presenters as

well as from each other. For many of

us this conference will be a chance to

connect with old friends and an op-

portunity to make new ones. As we

come together, remember to reach

out and provide encouragement to

those interested in transitioning to

organic farming. It’s our community

that gives us strength!

Our Organic Dairy and Field Crop

Conference would not be possible

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Executive Director Dairy & Livestock Coordinator

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er. To those businesses and organiza-

tions who have lent fi nancial support

to this year’s Organic Dairy and Field

Crop Conference, we would also like

to say a hearty thank you.

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NOFA-NY MEMBERSHIP

While at the conference consider be-

coming a member of NOFA-NY or renew-

ing your membership. Your membership

donation enables us to provide programs

and services that help local, organic and

sustainable farmers; connect consum-

ers with these farmers; and advocate

policies that support a sustainable food

and farm system. No one person can do

this work alone. Only by joining togeth-

er as farmers, consumers, gardeners, and

businesses can we grow a strong local or-

ganic movement.

We’ve changed our membership struc-

ture. You can now become a member at

a level that refl ects the value you place

on the work we do to promote New York

State organic farmers and local healthy

food.

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port. It’s been through the generous sup-

port of thousands of members like you

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ment in New York State since 1983.

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Join NOFA-NY!

With your membership donation, you will receive the following:• A one-year subscription to New York

Organic News, a one-of-kind quarterly 40-page news magazine that includes feature stories, regular columns and departments;

• A one-year subscription to Th e Natural Farmer, a quarterly publication of NOFA Interstate Council that contains a 16 to 24 page pull out supplement on a particular crop or topic relevant to organic farming; and

• Our Annual Organic and Local Food and Farm Guide, the most comprehensive listing of organic and sustainable farms in New York State.

• Your membership in NOFA-NY also allows you to vote at our annual meeting and help guide the direction of the organization.

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It starts with soil. When you balance your soil for proper nutrition, you end up with a good source of feed to maximize your herd’s genetic potential. Think of the possibilities. We’ll show you how. Learn more at MidwesternBioAg.com or call 800.327.6012.

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FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERGary ZimmerBuilding Your Solid Ground

Th e most valuable possession a farmer can

invest in is his or her soil. Join us to hear

keynote speaker Gary Zimmer discuss how

you can build healthy, sustainable soils for

your farm. Gary is recognized international-

ly for his commitment to improving farming

through soil restoration. Raised on a Wiscon-

sin dairy farm, Gary studied dairy nutrition,

earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wiscon-

sin and a master’s degree from the University of Hawaii. In

addition, he has years of hands-on farming experience. As a

young farmer, he began asking questions about the soil and

how it relates to healthy and productive plants, which lead

him to read Th e Albrecht Papers. For the past 25 years, Gary

has evaluated farming practices as a consultant, as a farm-

er on his family’s farm, and as President of Midwestern Bio-

Ag, a biological farming consulting company located in Blue

Mounds, Wisconsin. For his keynote address, Gary will dis-

cuss how healthy soils will produce healthy plants for healthy

livestock and healthy humans and how you can balance your

soils to mitigate the risks of extreme weather patterns and

maintain overall production during inclement conditions.

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On the Road to OrganicCobblestone Valley Farm: 2012 NOFA-NY Farmers of the Year

Last year, NOFA-NY recognized Cobblestone Valley Farm as a state leader in organic farming. However, for the Knapp family, reach-ing that status was a long row to hoe and required a financial partner like Farm Credit East.

Throughout the the three-year transition process, the Knapp family relied on their partnership with Farm Credit East

to bridge the financial gap. “Farm Credit East has the same attitude as a farmer would have, and never pushed us with a hard sell,” said Maureen. Farm Credit East loan officer Jay Bana shares Maureen’s enthusiasm for their work together. “We really respect what the Knapps do,” said Jay. “And we love working with farms that are committed to running unique, successful operations.”

During a period of drought, the Knapps found themselves facing a cash crush. In addition to providing lending assistance, Jay helped the family think strategically. “Jay was very consulta-tive,” said Maureen. “He asked us questions that got us thinking along different lines, which was incredibly helpful in our overall approach.”

Maureen and her family also rely on Farm Credit East for their appraisal and tax preparation services. “Every time I work with them, I get the sense that they’re in this with us,” said Maureen. “It’s nice to have a partner like that.”

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EFFECTIVELY MANAGING COVER CROPSFarmers use cover crops for multiple reasons. Th e North-

east region with its widely varying climate presents unique

challenges in managing the diff erent cover crop species for

goals such as nitrogen contributions, weed suppression, ero-

sion control and capturing manure nutrients. In this inter-

active workshop, Norm Conrad of NCAT will focus on the

cultural and physical management needed to maximize cover

crop use in the Northeast.

:–:am, Cayuga

WHEAT: Systems for SuccessFrom the rolled oats in the Breakfast of Champions to

pure grain alcohol, Log City Milling and Lake Distilling have

raised the value of regional grains for decades. Join us in

hearing David Smith recount his journey with value added

grains from fi eld to fl ask—he has done it all. Discover mar-

keting options and what the future of regional grain produc-

tion might bring to your table.

:am–:pm, Cayuga

MINERALIZED BALANCED AGRICULTUREGary Zimmer, president of Midwestern BioAg, will lead

this advanced-level workshop on balancing minerals in your

soils. Learn how to read soil tests to determine the key min-

erals to focus on when balancing soils, how to develop a farm

plan to address soil defi ciencies and improve crop and live-

stock systems, and how to best utilize your farm nutrients

for optimal production and performance.

:–:pm, Cayuga

INNOVATIVE CROPPING SYSTEMSParticipants will learn about innovative cropping practic-

es that use ecological phenomena to increase soil health and

cropping system resilience. Matt Ryan, Jeff Liebert and

K. Ann Bybee-Finley will share the results from 2013 Cor-

nell University fi eld experiments. Th ey will discuss general

weed management and soil health principles and recent re-

search on drought tolerant summer annual forage crops mix-

tures and cover crop based organic rotational no-till soybean

production.

:–:pm, Cayuga


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RAISING HEALTHY CALVES AND REPLACEMENTS FOR ORGANIC DAIRY

Raising healthy replacements is critical for the sustainabil-

ity of all dairy farms. Learn from Dr. Guy Jodarski, a veteri-

narian for CROPP Cooperative, about calf health and systems

that produce high quality replacements on organic dairies.

Calf nutrition, rearing systems and parasite control will be

covered.

:–:am, Seneca

MAKING HIGH QUALITY MILKJoin Horizon National Milk Quality Award Winner Steve

Galens of Galens Homestead Acres to learn how to main-

tain high quality milk. Steve will share on-farm manage-

ment practices, monitoring tools and tips on how to receive

the highest dollar for your milk. Also learn how to recognize

mastitis strains, source organic treatments and implement

preventative measures to reduce future mastitis fl are ups and

maintain optimal bacteria levels.

:am–:pm, Seneca

FAST FOOD FOR COWS: Why Hay in a Day Is Bett er

Top quality hay is essential whether you are feeding cows

or selling your hay. Making hay in a day packs more energy

and TDN hay into a consistent bale than delayed harvest, but

requires optimum planning and timing. Hear from experi-

enced farmer Dave Johnson of Provident Farms as he covers

equipment, fi eld operations and timing to make hay in a day.

Dave and Norm Conrad of NCAT will look at forage quality

tests to demonstrate the advantages of fast food.

:–:pm, Seneca

BUILDING HEALTHY SYSTEMS FOR ORGANIC DAIRY PRODUCTION

Promoting health through good practices—soils and

agronomy, nutrition and grazing—is the key to preventing

disease, supporting production and enhancing profi tabili-

ty. Th is session will focus on holistic management for organ-

ic dairies and Dr. Guy Jodarski, a veterinarian for CROPP

Cooperative, will outline how to “build” healthy systems that

are sustainable.

:–:pm, Seneca

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KEEPING “FAMILY” IN THE FAMILY FARMMike and Gayle Th orpe of Th orpe’s Organic Family Farm

and their children describe what each person does on this di-

verse farm and how everyone works together to thrive in-

dividually and collectively as a family. Learn how Mike and

Gayle have expanded their operation by transitioning addi-

tional land and creating new farm enterprises to provide op-

portunities for leadership/ownership in the family business.

Join us as we explore how to build an organic farm business

that can support your family and allow it to grow.

:am–:pm, Seward

FARM BILL UNRAVELED AGAINLiana Hoodes of the National Organic Coalition (NOC)

and Eric Ooms of NY Farm Bureau will discuss the impact of

the newly-passed Farm Bill on organic agriculture and food

policy in the United States. As Executive Director of NOC, Li-

ana Hoodes represents our concerns in Washington, DC. Eric

Ooms is the Vice President of New York Farm Bureau and a

partner in Adrian Ooms & Sons Inc. dairy farm in Kinder-

hook, NY. Eric will explain dairy policy in the Farm Bill and

what it means for farmers. Bring your questions, thoughts,

and concerns to what promises to be an informative and

stimulating workshop.

:–:pm, Seward

PROFITABLE FEEDING OF ORGANIC DAIRY COWS

Finding the feeding program that optimizes both milk pro-

duction and profi t can be a challenge, especially in organics.

Karen Hoff man of the USDA Natural Resources Conserva-

tion Service will lead a workshop that covers various supple-

mental feeding strategies to meet those goals during both the

grazing season and the winter feeding period and helps you

to determine your profi t point.

:–:pm, Seward

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2014 CONFERENCE PRESENTERS KEYNOTE SPEAKERGary ZimmerMidwestern BioAg10955 Blackhawk Dr. Blue Mounds, WI 53506 [email protected]

Gary ZimmerMidwestern BioAg10955 Blackhawk Dr. Blue Mounds, WI 53506 (800) [email protected] Balanced AgricultureMatt RyanCornell University515 Bradfi eld Hall Ithaca , NY 14853 (607) 255-4964 [email protected] Cropping SystemsJeff LiebertCornell University505 Bradfi eld Hall Ithaca, NY 14853(607) [email protected] Cropping SystemsK. Ann Bybee-FinleyCornell University521 Bradfi eld HallIthaca, NY 14853(304) [email protected] Cropping Systems

Track II:DAIRYDr. Guy Jodarski204 W. 1st St. Neillsville, WI 54456(715) 937-3078guy.jodarski@organicvalley.coopwww.organicvalley.coopRaising Healthy Calves and Replacements for

Organic DairyBuilding Healthy Systems for Organic Dairy

ProductionSteve GalensGalens Homestead Acres3023 Taylor RdClifton Springs, NY 14432315-462-5178galens@fl tg.netwww.galenshomesteadacres.blogspot.comMaking High Quality Milk

Dave Johnson Provident Farm1254 Blacks Creek Rd. Liberty, PA 16930(570) [email protected] Food for Cows: Why Hay in a Day is

BetterNorm ConradNational Center for Appropriate

Technology (NCAT)900 Rutter Avenue Suite 16 Forty Fort, PA 18704(570) [email protected] Food for Cows: Why Hay in a Day is

Better

Track III:BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:Michael and Gayle Th orpeTh orpe’s Organic Family Farm12866 Rt. 78 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) [email protected] Keeping “Family” in the Family FarmLiana HoodesNational Organic Coalition (NOC)3440 State Route 52 Pine Bush, NY 12566 (914) 443-5759Liana@NationalOrganicCoalition.orgwww.nationalorganiccoalition.orgFarm Bill Unraveled AgainEric OomsNew York Farm Bureau159 Wolf RoadPO Box 5330Albany, NY 12205(518) [email protected] www.nyfb.org Farm Bill Unraveled AgainKaren Hoff manUSDA Natural Resources

Conservation Service99 North Broad St Norwich, NY 13815(607) 334-4632karen.hoff [email protected] table Feeding of Organic Dairy Cows

P R E S E N T E R S

Track I: FIELD CROPSNorm ConradNational Center for Appropriate

Technology (NCAT)900 Rutter Avenue Suite 16 Forty Fort, PA 18704(570) [email protected] ectively Managing Cover CropsDave SmithLake Distilling2187 Townline RdKing Ferry, NY 13081(315) [email protected]: Systems for Success


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Farm Credit EastKristie Schmitt240 South RdEnfi eld, CT 06082800-562-2235kristie.schmitt@farmcrediteast.comwww.farmcrediteast.comGOLD Farm Family Insurance CompaniesJustine TrussoPO Box 656Albany, NY 12201800-THE-FARMjustine_trusso@farmfamily.comwww.farmfamily.comPLATINUMFood Not Fracking

(TCI/Sane Energy Project)Clare Donohue459 Columbus Ave, Unit 512New York, NY [email protected]

Green Mountain Feeds, IncTam MillerPO Box 505Bethel, VT [email protected] MachineryClyde Morter14213 Washington StWoodstock, IL [email protected] neweeder.com

Horizon OrganicPeter Slaunwhite12002 Airport WyBroomfi eld, CO 80021303-635-4574robyn.nick@whitewave.comwww.horizondairy.comPLATINUMKing’s AgriSeedsRod Porter4254 W Seneca RdTrumansburg, NY 14886607-227-0836rodporter@kingsagriseeds.comwww.kingsagriseeds.com

Kreher EnterprisesDuwayne GrabenstatterPO Box 410Clarence, NY [email protected]

Lakeview Organic GrainMary Howell Martens119 Hamilton Pl, Box 361Penn Yan, NY 14527315-531-1038mh@lakevieworganicgrain.comwww.lakevieworganicgrain.comGOLDLancaster Ag ProductsDaniel Hoover60 N Ronks RdRonks, PA 17545717-687-9222SILVERMidwestern BioAgGary Zimmer10955 Blackhawk DrBlue Mounds, WI 53506800-327-6012rgzimmer@mhtc.netwww.midwesternbioag.comSILVERNature’s Best Organic FeedsDean SchuelkePO Box 38Kreamer, PA [email protected]

National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)

Norm Conrad900 Rutter Ave, Ste 16Forty Fort, PA [email protected]


Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance

Liz Bawden30 Keets RdDeerfi eld, MA [email protected] Center for Agricultural

Medicine & HealthTodd FiskeOne Atwell RdCooperstown, NY [email protected]

Organic Valley/CROPPAlie HubingOne Organic WyLaFarge, WI 54639608-625-7795alie.hubing@organicvalley.coopwww.organicvalley.coopPLATINUM

Paradise Energy SolutionsJoseph Zietz3700 Rte 14Himrod, NY 14842845-663-6278jzietz@paradiseenergysolutions.comwww.paradiseenergysolutions.com

Principal Financial GroupKevin Faatz200 Salina Meadows Pkwy, Ste 100Syracuse, NY [email protected]

RangeLine Group LLCKevin Parr610 Salt RdWebster, NY [email protected]

SQM OrganicSam Carruth2727 Paces Ferry RdBldg 2, Ste 1425Atlanta, GA [email protected]

Th e Fertrell CoJeff MattocksPO Box 265Bainbridge, PA 17502717-367-1566jeff [email protected] Niagara Cooperative, IncMike Davis700 Ellicott St, Ste 2Batavia, NY 14020585-815-6820mdavis@upstateniagara.comwww.upstateniagara.comSILVERUSDA RMAGene Gantz2301 N Cameron StHarrisburg, PA [email protected]

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NOFA-NY Organic Dairy and Field Crop Conference Agenda

Organic Dairy and Field Crop Conference Site Map

8–9am Registration

9–9:15am OPENING REMARKS

Track (I) Field Crops (II) Dairy (III) Business Management

9:30–10:45am

Eff ectively Managing Cover CropsRaising Healthy Calves & Replacements

for Organic DairyKeeping “Family” in the Family Farm

Mike & Gayle Th orpe & Family

Speakers Norm Conrad Dr. Guy Jodarski

10:45–11am

Break

11–12:15am

Wheat: Systems for Success Making High Quality MilkKeeping “Family” in the Family Farm

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Speakers Dave Smith Steve Galens Mike & Gayle Th orpe & Family

12:15–1:15pm

Lunch

1:30–2:15pm

KEYNOTE – Gary Zimmer

2:30–3:45pm

Mineralized Balanced AgricultureFast Food for Cows:

Why Hay in a Day Is BetterFarm Bill Unraveled Again

Speakers Gary Zimmer Dave Johnson & Norm Conrad Liana Hoodes

3:45–4pm Break

4–5:15pm Innovative Cropping SystemsBuilding Healthy Systems for Organic

Dairy ProductionProfi table Feeding of Organic Dairy Cows

Speakers Matt Ryan, Jeff Liebert & Ann Bybee-Finley Dr. Guy Jordarski Karen Hoff man

Lunch and Keynote (Ballroom)

Field Crop Track (Cayuga)

Dairy Track (Seneca)

Business Management Track (Seward)

Tradeshow (Courtyard)

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