2012 nofa-ny organic farming and gardening conference program

THE COOPERATIVE ECONOMYWINTER CONFERENCE 2012 NOFA-NY

30th Annual Organic Farming and Gardening Conference

Conference Program

Saratoga Hilton and City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY

January 20–22, 2012

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PROGRAM CONTENTSWelcome 2

Keynote Speakers 3

Schedule at a Glance 4

Annual Meeting 7

Friday Intensives 11

Friday Special Events 15

Saturday Workshops 16

Saturday Special Events 18,25

Sunday Workshops 26

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Welcome to the 30th Annual NOFA-NY Winter Conference!

We’re excited to be here with you again

in Saratoga Springs. We have an excit-

ing weekend ahead of us, and we’re look-

ing forward to spending it with you. Th e

next several days will be packed with

technical workshops, networking op-

portunities, and chances to celebrate the

strength of the Organic Community!

Th e theme of this year’s conference,

Th e Cooperative Economy, gives us an

opportunity to explore the current of

cooperation that runs deep in our orga-

nization and movement, and the hopes

that we have for a more sustainable fu-

ture. Within the organic world, we have

long relied upon a spirit of cooperation

to grow our farms, our markets, and our

larger consciousness of agriculture’s ef-

fect on the world. Th is spirit is pres-

ent when we come together to share our

knowledge and develop new solutions in

workshops; it’s there when we sit down

to share a meal with one another; and

we see it when we join hands at the Sat-

urday Night Contradance. We also see it

throughout the year as producers build

cooperative business arrangements, as

experienced farmers off er guidance and

mentorship to new farmers, and as we

work towards making healthy organ-

ic food available to all people. Th ese are

just a few of the ways in which coopera-

tion takes shape in our lives; try to make

a list, and you’re sure to have trouble

knowing when to stop!

Every year, our conference is truly a

team eff ort. We would like to thank our

workshop presenters and keynote speak-

ers, who off er us the invaluable gift of

education; our Education Committee,

who help us set priorities and plan work-

shops; our food and auction donors, who

help support our programs with their

generous donations; our many volun-

teers who count heads, hand out eval-

uations, and do just about whatever is

asked of them; our generous sponsors,

who make this event fi nancially viable;

and of course the staff of the Hilton and

City Center, who work tirelessly to keep

things running smoothly throughout

the weekend. Th e following people con-

tribute more than they probably should,

and we thank them for it:

• Stephen Rees, Conference Food Coordinator

• Del Ippolito, Volunteer Coordinator

• Mark Ippolito, Silent Auction Coordinator

• David Ford, Program Designer

• Andy Szymczak, Children’s Conference and Childcare Coordinator

• Michelle Hughes and Chris Wayne (for making programming available in Spanish!)

• Katie Nagle-Caraluzzo, Membership and Development Associate

• Matt Robinson, Education Director

Photo above by Ely Margolis

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KATHLYN TERRY (Sesión de ponente especial: Kathlyn Terry Informe anual de NOFA-NY)

Nonprofi ts are an appropriate vehicle for

jump starting a fl agging/broken food sys-

tem, as they can take risks that businesses

are not capable of taking, particularly in the

current economy. Nonprofi ts can motivate

and catalyze the local business environ-

ment using a cooperative (vs. competitive)

approach while still recognizing the very

real market forces at work. Kathyn will

present experiences from the region and

the various impacts and roles of the sus-

tainable enterprise model in building and strengthening local

food value chains. She will then lead a discussion about the op-

portunities and challenges inherent in using social enterprises

to develop and strengthen local food value chains.

Kathlyn Terry is the Executive Director at Appalachian

Sustainable Development (ASD), a nonprofi t organization that

supports local, sustainable economies in southwest Virginia

and northeast Tennessee. She has over 20 years of experience

in various leadership business roles in the for-profi t sector, and

now works to promote wholesale and direct market opportu-

nities for farmers. Kathlyn will discuss the valuable role that

nonprofi ts can play in jump starting a fl agging/broken food

system, taking a cooperative approach while still recognizing

the very real market forces at work. She will present her re-

gional experiences and the various impacts that the sustain-

able enterprise model can have on local food value chains.

Organizaciones sin fi nes de lucro son un vehiculo apropiado para

poner en marcha una quebrada sistema alimentario, ya que pueden

tomar riesgos que las empresas no son capaces de tomar, partic-

ularmente en el economía actual. Organizaciones sin fi nes de lu-

cro puede motivar y catalizar el ambiente empresarial utilizando

una enfoque cooperativa (en ves de competitiva) sin dejar de recon-

ocer las fuerzas del mercado real en funcionamiento. Kathlyn pre-

sentara sus experiencias de la región y varios impactos y papeles

de el modelo de impresas sostenibles en construyendo y fortalecien-

do cadenas de valor alimentarios. A continuación, se dirija una dis-

cusión sobre las oportunidades y los desafíos inherentes en el uso de

empresas sociales para desarrollar y fortalecer las cadenas de val-

or alimentarias.

Kathlyn Terry es la directora ejecutiva de Desarrollo Sostenible

de los Apalaches (ASD, por sus siglas en inglés), una organización

sin fi nes de lucro que apoya las economías locales y sostenibles en el

suroeste del estado de Virginia y el noreste del estado de Tennessee.

Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en varios roles profesionales

de liderazgo en el sector comercial, y ahora trabaja para promover

oportunidades de mercadeo directo y mayoreo a granjeros.

K E Y N O T E R S

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSJOHN IKERD

Organic farmers and their customers

increasingly are looking to the cooper-

ative business model as a means of in-

creasing the economic viability of their

enterprises. While cooperation certain-

ly has economic potential, cooperative

organizations motivated primarily by

economic concerns are not sustainable.

Economic value is inherently imperson-

al and individualistic. At some point, the pursuit of economic

effi ciency compromises the resilience and regenerative capaci-

ty necessary for economic sustainability. Cooperative organi-

zations can be sustained only through a common commitment

to basic principles of social and ecological relationships that is

rooted in economic reality. Sustainable cooperation must be

motivated by the realization that cooperation can be a funda-

mentally better way to live, economically, socially, and spiritu-

ally—a better life beyond sustainability.

John Ikerd is a Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Eco-

nomics at the University of Missouri and an outspoken cham-

pion of sustainable agriculture. John’s books (including Small

Farms Are Real Farms, A Return to Common Sense, and Sustain-

able Capitalism) have inspired many within the organic move-

ment, and are available to purchase at the Publications Table.

PAUL & MAUREEN KNAPP (Sesión de ponente especial: Granjeros NOFA-NY del año, Paul y Maureen Knapp)

Paul and Maureen Knapp run Cobblestone Valley Farm,

a highly diversifi ed organic farm that includes dairy produc-

tion, u-pick strawberries, pastured poultry, pork, and grass-

fed beef. Paul and Maureen

are members of Organic

Valley/CROPP Cooperative

and have been outspoken

champions of organic agri-

culture in New York State.

Cobblestone Valley Farm

is now in its fourth gener-

ation of production under

the Knapp family.

Paul y Maureen Knapp manejan una granja altamente diver-

sifi cada orgánica que incluye la producción de productos lácteos,

fresas “coseche usted mismo” (U-pick en inglés), pollos de pastura,

puerco y res alimentado por pasto. Paul y Maureen son miembros

de la Cooperativa Organic Valley/CROPP y han sido defensores abi-

ertos de la agricultura orgánica en el estado de Nueva York. Cobble-

stone Valley Farm está ahora en su cuarta generación de producción

bajo la familia Knapp.

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THURSDAY SATURDAY

FRIDAY

S C H E D U L E

7:30am Registration opens

9:30am–6:30pm Organic Research Symposium

6:30pm Dinner

7–10:30pm Beginning Farmer Mixer

9:30pm Registration closes

6:30am Yoga

7am Registration opens

7:30am Breakfast

9–12:30pm Organic Research Symposium

12:30pm Silent Auction Bidding opens

9am–5pmFULL DAY INTENSIVES• Biodynamics:

Enhancing Nature’s Foundation

• Season Extension: Tunnels of All Shapes & Sizes

• Th e Full Skinny on Orchard Health

• Get Your Boot in the Door: Starting Up

• Scaling-up the Northeast Grains System

9am–12:30pmMORNING INTENSIVES• Certifi cation Orientation

• Pastured Poultry

• Processing Rules & Regulations

• Root Cellaring

• Links & Chains

• Demystifying a Season’s Worth of Management Tools

12:30pm Lunch, Tradeshow opens

1:30–5pmAFTERNOON INTENSIVES• Creating a Fair Food System

• ABCs of Preserving

• Cost of Production

• Compost Unraveled

• Art of Host Farming

• Small Scale Meat Processing

• On-Farm Research Roundtable

• Troubleshooting Roundtable

5–6:15pm Social Hour & Entertainment in TradeshowBook Signing: Michael Phillips

6:15–7:45pm Dinner

7pm Registration closes

8–9:15pm Keynote: John Ikerd

9:15pm Motivational WorksongsMovie: Queen of the Sun

6:30am Yoga

7am Breakfast, Registration opens

7:15am NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC, Annual MeetingNYSSFPA Annual Meeting

8–9:15amSATURDAY MORNING• Growing & Harvesting

Healing Herbs f

• Advanced Integrated Pest Management

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• High Quality Eggs from Pastured Hens

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• Livestock Health Assessment 1: Dairy Calf

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• Small Scale Grain Cleaning, Storage, & Milling

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• Sheep for New Farmers

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• Building Community Around Food

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• Management of Contaminated Soils

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• Water Pump Mechanics

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• Hydrofracking in New York State

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• Sustainable Energy for the Farm

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9:30–11:30am Keynote: Kathlyn Terry NOFA-NY Annual Report

11:45am–1pm Lunch

12:15–1:15pm NOFA-NY Annual Meeting

1–2:15pmSATURDAY AFTERNOON I• Lesser Known Fruits f• Organic Garlic v• Livestock Health Assessment:

Small Ruminants l

• Livestock Health Assessment: Dairy Cows

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• Food Grade Grain Quality gf• Th e Farmer’s Calendar bf• Marketing to Restaurants va• Earth Medicines for Plants g• Baking with Local Grains h• Why Eat Organic Food? pp• Beekeeping Arrangements o

Key to Workshop TracksKey to Workshop Tracks f: fruits & herbs

v: vegetables

l: livestock

dg: dairy & grazing

gf: grains & field crops

bf: beginning farmer

va: value-added, processing & marketing

g: gardening & urban farming

h: homesteading

pp: people & policy

o: potpourri

Auction for AgricultureEvery year, NOFA-NY farmers,

business members, and generous

supporters donate their products

and services in an eff ort to support

NOFA-NY’s programs. Th e Auction

for Agriculture features foods, crafts,

services, and more, and you could be

the lucky winner of some of these

items! Join in the fun, bid on great

stuff , and get a great deal, all while

supporting NOFA-NY’s programs.

Bidding opens Friday at 12:30pm

and closes Saturday at 7:00pm, so

make sure you get your bids in before

then! Winners will be announced

Saturday evening—don’t leave the

conference without picking up your

winnings!

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SPANISH LANGUAGE INTERPRETATIONTraducción Simultánea

Las siguientes sesiones serán traducidas

por el personal del Proyecto de Desarrollo

de Nuevos Granjeros, Proyecto de Green-

market, Programa de GrowNYC. Si desea

equipo de traducción simultánea, puede

hablar con el personal del NFDP antes de

que empiece cada sesión.

MORNING YOGAIt’s going to be a long day, so start

it off right with a little yoga! Led by

NOFA-NY’s very own Stephanie Back-

er-Bertsch and Nancy Grove. Remem-

ber to wear your comfortable clothes.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

starting at 6:30am • Whitney

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SATURDAY SUNDAYS C H E D U L E

2:30–3:45pmSATURDAY AFTERNOON II• Domestic Fair Trade Pledge pp• Pruning Fruit Trees,

Vines & Shrubs f

• Vegetable Variety Roundtable v• Grazing Panel dg• Managing Weeds in Grains gf• Farm Planning & Recordkeeping bf• Food Safety for Direct Marketers va• Currants & Comfrey g• Energy & Urban Homestead h• Sausages at Home h• Raw Milk Permitting pp• Weatherproofi ng Our Farms o 3:45–4:15pm Coff ee & snack break

4:15–5:30pmSATURDAY AFTERNOON III• Wild Edibles f• No-Till Vegetables v• Organic Beef l

• Dairy Cooperatives dg• Cooperative Grain Processing

& Marketing gf

• Starting Small, Growing Smart bf• Extreme Makeover: Farmstands va• Plant Propagation & Mediums g• Medicinal Fruits & Fruiting Plants h• Passing on the Farm pp• Hazards of Agricultural Pesticides o5:30–6:45pm Social Hour &

Entertainment in TradeshowBook Signings: Didi Emmons, Lee Reich

6:15pm Fundraiser Dinner

7pm Dinner, Registration closes, Silent Auction Bidding ends

8:15pm Contradance, Movie: Urban Roots

6:30am Yoga

7am Breakfast, Registration opens, Silent Auction item pickup

8–9:15amSUNDAY MORNING I• Fun with Fungus f• Cucurbits v• Transitioning to Draft Power l

• Small Scale Organic Dairy dg• Farmer’s Pledge gf• Sustainable Soil Management bf• Cooperative Marketing

of Vegetables va

• Current Research in Urban Agriculture

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• Hand Tools: Scythe & Sickle h• Small Farms Are Real Farms pp• Certifi cation Issues o

9:30–10:45amSUNDAY MORNING II• Organic Hop Production f• Cover Cropping in Vegetable

Systems v

• Heritage Breeds for Organic Farms l• Grazing Pigs dg• Organic Feed Crops gf• Perennial Plants for Farms bf• Shared-Use Kitchens va• Th e State of Seed g• Home-Scale Dairy Processing h• 2012 Farm Bill pp• Energized Organization o11am–12:15pm

Keynote: NOFA-NY Farmers of the Year Paul & Maureen Knapp

12:30pm Lunch, Last chance to visit Tradeshow

1:30pm Tradeshow closes, Silent Auction closes

OPEN ROOM FOR ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONSWith so many great minds gathered together at the conference, many of you

have asked for a space to be made available for impromptu discussion sessions,

and this year we are making that happen. At certain times throughout the week-

end, a room (Phila) will be available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis in one-

hour increments. We ask that you limit your meeting to one hour in order to

ensure that others have the opportunity to use the room as well.

Friday: 5:00–6:00pm



Saturday: 1:00–2:00pm



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S P E C I A L I N F O R M A T I O N

2011 PHOTO CONTESTMany thanks to the talented photographers who submitted photos to

NOFA-NY’s Organic Farming Photo of the Year contest:

Th e Josh Levine Memorial Scholarship

Last year, the organic farming commu-

nity lost a dear friend. In Josh Levine’s

memory, NOFA-NY has set up a special

scholarship to benefi t a beginning farm-

er of promise.

We would like to congratulate Sam

Wildfong on being the fi rst recipient of

this honor. Sam graduated from Michi-

gan State University in 2010 with a de-

gree in Horticulture and spent the past

year helping to manage Common Ground

Farm in Beacon, NY. She quickly learned

that farming in New York would require

her to re-think much of what she had

learned about agriculture during college.

Th e transition felt like “showing up to a

drawing class with only a paint brush;

I had all the wrong tools to get the job

done.” Sam has a long-term goal of work-

ing her own small sustainable farm and

is preparing to be a leader of the next

generation of New York farmers.

Please join us in supporting Sam and

all our New York beginning farmers who

refl ect Josh Levine’s passion, excitement

and commitment to sustainable agricul-

ture and healthy communities. If you are

interested in supporting this scholarship

fund, please contact the NOFA-NY offi ce

or visit us online to make a donation.

Karin Bellemare

Troy Bishop

William Blanda

Connie Bowen

Erin Bullock

Stacey Grabski

Julie Louisa Hagenbuch

Cordelia Hall

Bob Hitchcock

David Ingalls

Eve Kaplan

Sue Libsch

Ely Margolis

Maria Matiz-Mix

Virginia Perry-Unger

Sara Sorci

Ping Wang

Laura Weber

All of the photo contest images are featured in slide shows playing in the meet-

ing rooms while conference attendees are gathering for workshop sessions.

NOFA-NY Regional Table

Stop by the NOFA-NY Regional Table

to connect with your NOFA-NY Regional

Representative! Regional Representatives

will be taking suggestions for program-

ming, potlucks, and regional events that

you’d like NOFA-NY to attend. Th e Re-

gional Table is located in the hallway near

Pre-Registration.


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NOFA-NY Annual Membership Meeting

NOFA-NY has seen tremendous growth and organization-

al change over the past 5–10 years. Some of this growth has

changed the needs of the organizational structure. When

NOFA-NY fi rst started in the early 1980s, there was neither

a central offi ce nor staff and the organization relied on pot-

lucks and regional chapters to bring stakeholders together.

Over the years, the chapter model has remained strong in

one region (Long Island) and continues to function in three

other regions—though with sporadic activities or meetings

(North Country, Central, and Susquenango). However, many

counties in NYS do not have an active chapter, and thus this

structure is not serving our membership as a whole.

Th e Board of Directors proposes changes to the NOFA-NY

By-Laws to update the NOFA-NY Chapter and membership

structure to better meet the needs of our members in 2012

and into the future. We recognize that local and regional

NOFA work is important and we hope that by transitioning

the historic NOFA chapters into NOFA-NY regions and re-

gional committees, providing a Regional Representative as a

liaison between the regional committee and NOFA-NY offi ce,

and providing better support for these regional committees

from the NOFA-NY offi ce, we will be better able to serve the

needs of NOFA-NY members across the whole state. Please

review the proposed by-laws changes; copies are available at

Walk-In Registration.

You can meet with and brainstorm your ideas with our Re-

gional Representatives throughout the conference at their

designated table in the corridor.

NOFA-NY will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 21st at 12:15pm during lunch in the M1 dining area. Admis-

sion to the Annual Meeting is open and FREE for all current NOFA-NY members. If you are not currently a NOFA-NY member

you may join at the walk-in registration table to participate (food provided in this area, so please join us from the start!).

During the Annual Meeting NOFA-NY members will vote on a series of annual policy resolutions, changes to the organiza-

tion’s by-laws and elect new board members. We hope that you can join us!

2012 Proposed By-Laws Changes

Prospective Board Members Karen Meara Karen is an attorney at Carter Led-

yard and Milburn, LLP in New York City.

She is part of the En-

vironmental Practice

Group and the Litiga-

tion Department. Be-

fore graduating from

the Benjamin N. Car-

dozo School of Law,

Karen worked for over

a decade in New York

City government. She served most re-

cently as the Director of City Legislative

Aff airs in the Offi ce of the Mayor, and

has also worked for the New York City

Housing Authority and the City Council

Finance Division. She holds two degrees

from the Cornell University College of

Agriculture and Life Science; a B.S. in

International Agriculture and an M.S.

in Development Sociology. In addition

to her classroom studies, Karen worked

on an organic farm in Maryland and

studied cooperative agriculture in Ke-

nya. Karen lives in Brooklyn with her

family and buys most of their food from

greenmarkets near work and home. She

enjoys hiking, gardening, making music

and spending time in the Adirondacks.

Anu Rangarajan Anu grew up

growing vegetables

and fl owers for her

family. Her love of

horticulture led to

degrees from Mich-

igan State (B.S.,

Ph.D) and Univer-

sity of Wisconsin (MS), in fl oriculture

and vegetable production. She has been

at Cornell since 1996, serving as state-

wide specialist for fresh market vege-

table production. Her current research

interests include reduced tillage strat-

egies to enhance soil quality and im-

prove farm profi tability and organic

vegetable and transplant production.

Anu has also served as the Director of

the Cornell Small Farms Program since

2004. Th is role has deepened her ap-

preciation of the innovation and vision

of small-scale farmers around NY. Her

goals for the program are to support

farmer networks and local food systems

and expand research and extension pro-

grams that target small farms in NY. To

keep her hands dirty, she and her part-

ner run a certifi ed organic strawberry

farm in Freeville, NY.

Niechelle Wade Niechelle is the

owner of Sunny Hill

Farm, a 160 acre farm

in Whitney Point, NY

producing certifi ed-

organic produce and

beef, as well as oth-

er quality meats, raw

honey and wool. Niechelle has been

an active NOFA-NY member in her

Susquenango region in the Southern

Tier, currently serving as the Chapter

President. Niechelle would also bring 7

years of food service to the board. She

enjoys social networking, media re-

lations, and interacting directly with

consumers.



Resolution on Residue Testing by Organic Certifi ers

Whereas, we support the National Organic Program’s (NOP)

progress towards defi ning residue testing, we note that the Na-

tional Organic Program is a process-based standard, rather than

a product-based claim:

“Th e organically-produced label authorized under this bill

therefore pertains to the production methods used to produce

the food rather than the content of the food.” [Senate Report Ac-

companying S. 2830, the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and

Trade Act, S. Report 101-357, p. 292].

And a mandatory product residue testing program as outlined

in the NOP rule on residue testing comes perilously close to re-

defi ning organic as a product claim.

And whereas, the NOP has not been clear as to the actual pur-

pose of testing. Is it simply to avoid fraud or to also evaluate the

possibility of contamination, either purposeful (through use of a

prohibited substance or excluded method) or inadvertent (such

as through drift, soil contamination, hygiene, or adventitious

presence)?

And whereas, by requiring that 5% of all operations be tested,

the costs related to this rule are not scale neutral. Data from the

Accredited Certifi ers Association (ACA) shows that the NOP es-

timate of this testing regime refl ecting 1% of an ACA’s operat-

ing budget is only accurate for the larger certifi ers, but can range

to as high as 11% for the smallest of certifi ers. In addition, giv-

en economies of scale, it will be the smaller certifi ers who will

pay more for tests, and will also be the ones who will need to in-

crease their certifi cation fees to implement this.

And whereas, the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA)

states that the National Organic Standards Board shall advise

USDA “on the testing of organically produced agricultural prod-

ucts for residues caused by unavoidable residual environmental

contamination.”

We hereby resolve that:

Th e NOP should withdraw its Rule on Residue Testing

and ask the National Organic Standards Board to propose a

residue testing regimen for Accredited Certifi ers that includes

the full range of testing of organic farms, including plant

tissue, soil, water, inputs, or feed, that is needed to assure the

organic integrity of the USDA Organic label and to discourage

fraud. Th is testing should not be random, but based on careful

risk assessment or complaints from the public, consistent

among all certifi ers, including the certifi ers of organic

products imported into the US, and not place an undue

fi nancial burden on the smaller certifi cation programs.

2012 Proposed Policy Resolutions

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Resolution to Ban Horizontal High-volume Slick Water Hydrofracking

Whereas through the process of careful consideration of the

scientifi c evidence pertaining to the recovery of gas from shale

or “tight gas” formations, and listening to the direct experienc-

es of farmers from regions where shale gas recovery is underway

and under consideration.

And, whereas shale gas formations, despite being located

deep, deep underground, host thriving communities of anaero-

bic bacteria adapted to life at these depths. While little is known

by biologists about the specifi cs of this ecological system, due to

its remote and diffi cult to access location, some experts in the

fi eld estimate that the sheer volume of living material located in

this ecosystem exceeds the volume of living matter located on

the earth’s surface. In keeping with our organic principles, we

believe that the injection of massive amounts of biocides (poi-

sons) into functioning ecosystems, to accomplish a wholesale

eradication of all life in the area, is always counter-productive.

When we, as humans, work within and with respect for the eco-

systems around us, rather than as poisoning conquerors oblit-

erating those ecosystems, we maintain the delicate web of

sustainable life on which we, as well as other creatures, depend

for our survival as a species. Horizontal high-volume slick wa-

ter hydrofracking gas extraction technology depends upon the

injection of tons of poisons into the little-studied underground

ecosystems, as well as the application of tremendous physical

force to crack and crush the rock environment in which the eco-

system is situated. Although little is known to science about the

eff ects of this particular onslaught on the impacted ecosystem,

we can extrapolate from other, similar human attacks on biotic

communities to conclude that no good can come from proceed-

ing in such a violent and death-dealing manner.

And whereas, the introduction of manufactured poisons into

ecosystems inevitably has unintended consequences, as natu-

ral cycles move air, water, soil and living germplasm from place

to place. Human transportation and industrial practices often

accelerate this geographic mixing, as well. We therefore under-

stand that, while we may somewhat limit ecosystem damages lo-

cally by calling for a prohibition of the practice within our own

municipality, state or country on the practice of horizontal high-

volume slick water hydrofracking, it is ultimately necessary to

stop the practice world-wide.

And, whereas, in keeping with our concerns regarding the se-

rious problem of global climate change, already having devas-

tating eff ects on farmers around the world, we assert that it is

absolutely necessary that we, as a species, fi nd ways to decrease

our dependence on the fossil fuels that create the greenhouse

gases that cause the problem, rather than devise ever more de-

structive technologies to extract more fossil fuels.

We hereby resolve that:

We reject horizontal high-volume slick water hydrofracking

technology as an acceptable human activity.

We call for a world-wide agreement to cease the horizontal

high-volume slick water hydrofracking technology because

it is an unconventional, and unwise, means of extraction of

fossil fuels.

We support and encourage all local, state and federal eff orts

to end the practice of horizontal high-volume slick water

hydrofracking technology, as well as all eff orts at every level

of government to contain and mitigate the environmental

damages associated with the practice of horizontal high-

volume slick water hydrofracking.

We support institution of laws that will protect taxpayers,

farmers, and owners of rural natural areas from unfairly

being forced to shoulder fi nancial or other responsibilities for

environmental damages caused by horizontal high-volume

slick water hydrofracking.

Th e state of NY, the USA, and the world should accomplish

a drastic reduction in the use of natural gas by eff ecting an

orderly and rapid conversion to organic farming methods,

obviating the need for natural gas and other petrochemical

inputs for use in synthetic fertilizers. Th e experienced

organic community of NOFA-NY stands ready to assist in

this essential transition through education, outreach, and

certifi cation of compliance with organic methods.

Resolution on Pure HoneyWhereas honey is defi ned the natural sweet substance pro-

duced by honey bees from the nectar of plants or excretions of

plant sucking insects on the living parts of plants, which bees

collect, transform by combining such substance with specifi c

substances of their own, deposit, dehydrate, store, and leave in

the honeycomb to ripen and mature.

And whereas, approximately 60% of honey consumed in the

United States is imported; domestic supply cannot meet de-

mand. Unfortunately, some of this imported honey has been

tested and found to be adulterated with other components such

as corn and rice syrups, or beet sugar. Th ere have also been con-

tamination issues, as antibiotics such as chloramphenicol and

quinolone have been found in some imported honeys.

And whereas, in New York State, if honey is tested and found

to be adulterated, there is no defi nitive recourse, because there

is no law in New York that technically describes what honey is.

Th e current regulation, section 205: defi ning honey, is a one sen-

tence dictionary style defi nition of honey, dating back to 1902,

and has never been revised.

We thereby resolve that:

We support the upgrade of the honey detailed in law S3321/

A5164 that lists the parameters by which any item labeled

pure honey, must meet. Th ese parameters include sucrose

level, moisture content, fructose/glucose levels, and fl oral

exceptions and give the consumer confi dence that when they

buy a jar labeled “pure honey” there is truth in labeling in New

York State.

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Additional Resolution to the 2010 Resolutions on the SGEIS-Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement:

Proposed resolution adds #11 to the current resolution (1–10).

Resolved:

Th e Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York

condemns the New York State Department of Environmental

Conservation’s (“DEC’s”) draft Supplemental Generic

Environmental Impact Statement (“SGEIS”) concerning

hydraulic fracking of horizontal gas wells as not protective

of New York State’s agriculture, environment and people.

We demand that DEC:

1. Include in the SGEIS a comprehensive cumulative impact

assessment of the numerous gas wells planned, not limit

the SGEIS to the environmental impact of one well at a

time (as currently is the case).

2. Include in the SGEIS a comprehensive assessment of

impacts on human health by numerous gas wells.

3. Include in the SGEIS an assessment of the environmental

impacts on the environment and human health of a vast

pipeline, condenser and compressor system needed to

service numerous gas wells.

4. Develop a practical plan for the disposal of all waste

water (currently estimated to be in the billions of

gallons) that will be generated by hydraulic fracking

of numerous horizontal gas wells, inclusive not only of

fracking fl uids, but the radioactive waste that will be

generated by drilling and fracking of the Marcellus Shale

(which itself is radioactive).

5. Expand the parameters for testing of water from gas

well sites, as well as explicitly declare that all mandated

water monitoring and testing costs be the fi nancial

responsibility of gas companies.

6. Declare that all expenses to county and local government

to implement the SGEIS be the responsibility of gas

companies.

7. Ban the use of water from aquifers for the purpose of

hydraulic fracking of horizontal gas wells.

8. Fully disclose to the public the complete list of chemicals

to be used in fracking fl uids.

9. Ban the use of carcinogenic or suspected carcinogenic

chemicals in fracking fl uids, as well as chemicals in

fracking fl uids that act as endocrine disrupters or

mutagens.

10. Develop and publish DEC’s strategy to train and hire the

many additional staff needed to enforce the SGEIS, as

well as a description of penalties to empower the DEC to

protect the public.

11. Understand and determine the means to prevent

methane migration in the Marcellus Shale from

horizontal hydrofracking before any horizontal

hydrofracking occurs in New York State. Since the fi rst

SGEIS was presented in 2008, a 2011 peer reviewed and

published study from Duke University of contamination

of aquifers in the Marcellus Shale determined that

about 50% of the 68 wells studied in Pennsylvania were

severely contaminated with methane from the Marcellus

Shale, because they were within a kilometer of horizontal

hydrofracking. Th e use of water in one’s home must never

be the source of explosive and dangerous gas.


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F R I D A Y I N T E N S I V E S

BIODYNAMICS: Enhancing Nature’s FoundationIf you’ve been waiting for the chance to learn more about biodynamic agriculture,

wait no longer. Join veteran biodynamic producers Mac Mead, Th e Pfeiff er Center,

Rachel and Steff en Schneider, Hawthorne Valley, and Jean-Paul Courtens, Rox-

bury Farm, for a look at the foundations of biodynamics. We’ll cover the basic concept

of the farm organism, how biodynamic agriculture diff ers from other agro-ecologi-

cal methods, the role of livestock and livestock nutrition in biodynamics, and working

with biodynamic preparations and rhythms. Participants will build their understand-

ing of biodynamic agriculture through an ongoing dialogue throughout the day, so

bring plenty of questions!

Broadway 1

SEASON EXTENSION: Tunnels of All Shapes and SizesExtending your season can be a great way to boost your sales, off er a longer-run-

ning share for your CSA members, and stretch production out in the spring, fall, and

early winter. Anton Burkett, Early Morning Farm, will discuss the labor-saving high

tunnel system that he uses to grow tomatoes and peppers. Adam Lemiuex, John-

ny’s Selected Seeds, will discuss the use of several types of tunnel systems (including

the increasingly popular caterpillar tunnels) and lead a hoop-bending demonstration.

Niechelle Wade, Sunny Hill Farm, will discuss the NRCS grant program that helped

her build her fi rst high tunnel and how this has impacted her business.

Saratoga 1

FULL-DAYFULL-DAY Sessions Sessions (9:00am–5:00pm)

THE FULL SKINNY ON ORCHARD HEALTHFruit tree culture has been stuck in allopathic mode for far too long, solely seeking

out short-term fungicides and antibiotics to destroy disease-causing organisms from

without. We never understood that the tree’s own immune ability could be coupled

with the stimulation of friendly microbes to defeat disease from within. Join Michael

Phillips, author of Th e Apple Grower and his latest title Th e Holistic Orchard, for an in-

depth look at tree immune systems, holistic alternatives to fungicides, bacterial infec-

tions, fungal duff management, soil fertility, and many other topics. If you’re ready to

take your orchard to the next level, this is the workshop for you.

Highrock

GET YOUR BOOT IN THE DOOR: Defi ning, Planning, and Starting Up Your Farm on the Path to Long-Term Success

In this highly interactive workshop, we will walk through some of the most com-

mon questions asked by new farmers. Learn about the planning steps and fi rst moves

in starting to farm, about legal/regulatory requirements, fi nding land and funding,

budgeting and business-plan writing, and where to go for more information on each

topic. Our returning panelists, farmers Jamie Edelstein, Wyllie Fox Farm, Donn

Hewes and Maryrose Livingston, Northland Sheep Dairy, and Melissa Madden

and Garrett Miller, Th e Good Life Farm, are pleased to present this information and

direct you to the proper resources so you can be on your way to starting or improving

your new farm. Th ese farmers’ experiences will frame small-group discussions and

participatory activities to help you think about your future, new, or growing farm.

Participants will be polled prior to the workshop to best tailor the presentations to

the needs of the group. Come prepared to ask yourself and our panelists challenging

questions about the why, how, and when of starting your farm!

Saratoga 3

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SCALING-UP THE NORTHEAST GRAINS SYSTEM: Linking Farmers, Millers and Bakers

Th is session will travel the organic grains value chain from

seed to fi nal consumer product over the course of four pan-

el discussions. Topics will include the past and current re-

search on value-added grains, farmer-miller business models,

the miller and baker relationship around product develop-

ment and local sourcing; and baker education in making local

grains work for the product and business model. Participants

will hear from experts working on these issues today includ-

ing: Sam Sherman, Champlain Valley Milling, Inc.; Th or

Oechsner, Farmer Ground Flour; Matt Funiciello, Rock

Hill Bakehouse; Sharon Burns-Leader, Bread Alone; Peter

Endriss, Runner and Stone; Glenda Neff , Farm to Bakery;

Elizabeth Dyck, OGRIN; and June Russell, Greenmarket.

Th e day will culminate with roundtable discussions giving

participants an opportunity to discuss fi rst-hand the issues

pertinent to their role in the grains value chain. Farmers, mill-

ers, food processors, grain distributors, and others providing

technical assistance will all fi nd this workshop of interest.

Th e work of two USDA-funded projects will be highlight-

ed throughout the panel discussions. Th e fi rst, Value-Added

Grains for Local and Regional Food Systems, aims to identi-

fy varieties of heritage wheat and specialty grain crops (em-

mer, einkorn, and spelt) adapted to organic management and

to optimize their value by developing best management rec-

ommendations and investigating processing and marketing

options. Th e second, Farm to Bakery, seeks to foster collab-

orative business relationships among farmers, millers and

bakers through matchmaking as well as fl our trials to pro-

vide feedback on the baking characteristics of various fl ours

milled with local grains.

Saratoga 2

FULL-DAYFULL-DAY Sessions Sessions (9:00am–5:00pm)

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PASTURED POULTRY: Aff ordable Ways to Get Started

Well, folks, you asked for it, and here it is: an intensive ses-

sion on pastured poultry. Jill and Ken Gies, Neppa Hatch-

ery, will take you through raising pastured poultry. From

construction of a low-cost brooder to feed rations to simple

processing equipment, this workshop will cover it all. Par-

ticipants will get a fi rst-hand look at some aff ordable equip-

ment, enjoy a pen-building demonstration, and participate in

a roundtable discussion of what works well for them.

Broadway 2

PROCESSING RULES AND REGULATIONS: One-Stop Shopping

With minimal start-up money, one can turn his or her

kitchen into a lucrative business. Th is workshop is an over-

view of the necessary steps to becoming a legal home-based

food processor covering: regulations, product development,

pricing, labeling, fi nding customers, marketing, and book-

keeping. Anyone interested in starting their own home-based

processing venture should plan on joining Mimi Shotland

Fix, Baking Fix, for this session.

Alabama

ROOT CELLARS: Cool Storage for Your Farm, Homestead, or House

Outgrowing your fridge? Well then it’s time to upgrade.

Bill MacKentley, St. Lawrence Nurseries, and Jim Juczak

will discuss several versatile and aff ordable options for stor-

ing your produce and plants in root cellars. With a little

knowledge of the basic principles of heat exchange and dis-

placement, you’ll be well-prepared to return home and build

one yourself!

Broadway 4

LINKS AND CHAINS: Strengthening Urban-Rural Linkages to Improve Food Access

Th is workshop will explore new ways of connecting low-in-

come/food desert communities with rural farmers. Dennis

Derryck and Sabrina Wilensky, Corbin Hill Road Farm

(CHRF), will use CHRF’s Farm Share program as a model to

discuss redefi ning the nature of the problems presented by

food deserts, examining the assumptions that underlie cur-

rent approaches to serving low-income communities, or-

ganizing communities and building partnerships, building

infrastructure, and lessons that Corbin Hill Road Farm has

learned in its fi rst two seasons of operation.

Travers

DEMYSTIFYING A SEASON’S WORTH OF GRAZING MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Troy Bishopp, Th e Grass Whisperer, will lead attendees

in setting up a practical grazing plan chart (free to partici-

pants) using his 25 years of grazing management experience

and farm as a template. Expect to explore the hot topics of

tall grazing, land fallowing, percent trampling, stockpiling,

winter and riparian area grazing. Learn the results from Cor-

nell Labs while seeing before and after pictures on how these

management tools aff ect the soil, animal production, plant

diversity and farmers’ quality of life.

Broadway 3

CERTIFICATION ORIENTATIONJoin staff members from NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC

for an introduction to the certifi cation standards and pro-

cess. If you are thinking of certifying your farm or business,

this free workshop is for you. Certifi cation procedures and pa-

perwork will be reviewed, and participants will have plenty of

chances to ask questions specifi c to their farms or businesses.

Phila

MORNINGMORNING Half-Day Sessions Half-Day Sessions (9:00am–12:30pm)

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CREATING A FAIR FOOD SYSTEM: Solidarity Between Farmers and Farmworkers

Farmers in NYS are heavily reliant on migrant workers,

both documented and undocumented. Th is workshop will fo-

cus on labor on farms in New York State and eff orts to create

better conditions for farmers and workers through domes-

tic fair trade, new opportunities for recent immigrants, and

immigration policy reform. Abby Youngblood, Just Food,

Michelle Hughes, New Farmer Development Project, and

Elizabeth Henderson, NOFA-NY Board of Directors, will

explore who these workers are, where they come from, and

the challenges faced by both farmers and workers. Panelists

will describe the New Farmer Development Project which

supports immigrants in establishing their own farm busi-

nesses and the work of the Agricultural Justice Project (AJP)

to create a new label, Food Justice Certifi ed, with the goal of

changing relationships in the food system.

Travers

COST OF PRODUCTION: Answering Farming’s Tough Questions

If having your wisdom teeth pulled seems less painful than

crunching numbers, then this workshop is for you. Know-

ing your cost of production can help you determine what to

charge for your products, which products are actually prof-

itable, and whether or not you can aff ord additional invest-

ments. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Team, will help

you develop crop budgets, identify what aspects of your farm

business are effi cient, and discover the true cost of your pro-

duction. Cl. Don’t forget to bring the following things to the

workshop, because you’ll need each one:

1. Richard Wiswall’s Th e Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook.

Available in the NOFA-NY store.

2. A laptop with Microsoft Excel (1997–2003 version or later).

3. As manass size is limitedy records of the costs for your

operation as you

can fi nd.

Broadway 2

COMPOST UNRAVELED: Tips for Producing and Using Quality Compost

Whether you are new to composting on your farm or have

years of experience, Jean Bonhotal, Cornell Waste Manage-

ment Institute, Maureen Knapp, Cobblestone Valley Farm,

and Melissa Young, Environmental Finance Center, will

help you hone your farm composting skills. Just because it is

dark doesn’t mean it’s high quality. Feedstock, process, man-

agement, and storage all aff ect compost quality. We will ex-

plore everything you need to know to make your own quality

product.

Broadway 4

ABCS OF PRESERVING AT HOME: A Hands-On Look at Freezing, Drying, Canning, and Fermentation

Get ready for some hands-on experience surrounded by the knowledge and camaraderie of veteran preservers, peppered with Powerpoint and hand-outs. John Caraluzzo, Sharon Nagle and Petra Page-Mann, Firefl y Farm, will lead an in-formative, fun and inspiring workshop on various methods of preservation. Freezing, drying, canning and fermentation will be extensively discussed, from nutrient and energy effi -ciency to tools and techniques. Don’t miss this delicious (and nutritious) hands-on training!

Demo Kitchen

THE ART OF HOST FARMING: Off ering a Quality and Educational Farm Apprenticeship

Passing along your farming skills to inquisitive aspiring and new farm workers is an age-old tradition for growing the next generation of farmers. Learn about ways to fi nd, con-tract, compensate and above all teach apprentices on your farm. Join Dulli Tengeler, Birdsfoot Farm, and Kenneth Miller, Esq., Law for Food, to learn about the laws surround-ing this practice in the modern era, engage in activities to un-derstand eff ective teaching, share experiences and improve your skills as a teacher and mentor.

Broadway 3

SMALL SCALE MEAT PROCESSING AND MARKETING

When it comes to organic livestock production, processing is often cited as the bottleneck that prevents producers from en-tering the market. What options are out there for smaller-scale farmers? Adele and Jim Hayes, Sap Bush Hollow Farm, have run a diversifi ed operation since 1979 that includes intensive rotational grazing of 70 ewes, 180 pasture-dropped lamb, 15 feeder steers, 20–25 hogs, 50 layers, an order-based pastured poultry operation, and 85 turkeys. Adele and Jim will discuss some of the steps they have taken to help them address the processing bottleneck, including building a 20-C processing fa-cility and later incorporating a 5-A poultry processing facility.

Alabama

ON-FARM RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE AND DISCUSSION

Join an all-star group of academic and farmer researchers for a discussion of how on-farm research has worked on their farms. Th e fi rst half will feature Klaas Martens, Linda and Takeshi Akaogi, Conrad Vispo, Fred Forsburg, and Carol Delaney. Th e second half will be led by Brian Caldwell and Laurie Drinkwater. Following the roundtable, we’ll turn our attentions to the types of questions that are best answered by on-farm research and how to increase our capacity to do it.

M2a

AFTERNOONAFTERNOON Half-Day Sessions Half-Day Sessions (1:30–5:00pm)

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FROST VALLEY YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725

WEB frostvalley.org TEL 845-985-2291EMAIL [email protected]

Frost Valley YMCA

FROST VALLEY

YMCACHECK OUT FARM CAMP HAPPENING ALL SUMMER!frostvalley.org/farm-camp/

ACTIVITIES HAPPENING ALL YEAR!See our online calendar:frostvalley.org/calendar/

• FREE monthly guided hikes

• FREE maple sugaring tours

• FREE fall farm day

• women’s wellness weekend

• and more!

Friday Evening ProgrammingSocial Hour & Refreshments in the Tradeshow

Unwind with us in the Tradeshow for some refreshments

and a little music! After a long day of workshops, take this

opportunity to visit with vendors, sample cheeses and other

products from our farmer members, and stretch those legs. A

cash bar featuring some delicious drinks will also be on hand.

Tradeshow, 5:00pm

BOOK SIGNING – Michael PhillipsAuthor of Th e Apple Grower, Michael Phillips will be sign-

ing books at the Publications Table. Be one of the fi rst to pick

up a copy of his newest release, Th e Holistic Orchard, just out

this month!

Publications Table, 5:00pm

FRIDAY EVENING KEYNOTE: John Ikerd

See page 3 for a description of John’s address.

Saratoga Ballroom, 8:00pm

WORKSONGS WORKSHOPTh is special session will bring back worksongers Bennett

Konesni, Creek Iversen and Edith Gawler from Sylvester

Manor Educational Farm on Shelter Island, New York. Come

sing together into the night, hear what skills and practices

they’ve picked up after another year in the fi elds, and learn

how to utilize music during your workday and on your farm.

Broadway 1, 9:15pm

FRIDAY EVENING MOVIE: Queen of the SunQUEEN OF THE SUN: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is a

profound alternative look at the global bee crisis from Tag-

gart Siegel, director of Th e Real Dirt On Farmer John. Taking

us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of

bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging

and ultimately uplifting fi lm weaves an unusual and dramat-

ic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists,

and philosophers from around the world including Michael

Pollan, Gunther Hauk, and Vandana Shiva. Together they re-

veal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a cul-

ture in balance with nature.

Alabama, 9:15pm

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WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM ROUNDTABLELou Lego, Elderberry Pond, will moderate a special round-

table discussion as a follow-up to the Research Symposium.

Farmers will have the opportunity to present their farming

challenges to the group, and the group will try to provide pos-

sible solutions. Th is session will also off er the opportunity for

researchers to collect ideas for future research questions.

M2b, 3:15–4:45pm

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SHEEP FOR NEW FARMERSTh is workshop will provide an over-

view of what you need to know to

get started in sheep farming. Fiona

Harrar, Meadowood Farms, will pro-

vide information on how to choose

the right breed, infrastructure such as

barns and fencing, feeding and health

care, and basic marketing of products.

Saratoga 3

GROWING AND HARVESTING HEALING HERBS

Herbs suitable to small farms are a vi-

tal part of community medicine. Heal-

ing herbs need to be dried in such a way

to preserve medicinal integrity and the

spirit of the plant. Michael Phillips,

author and orchardist, will share soil

building, plant, wildcrafting, drying,

and marketing tips for herb farming.

Saratoga 2

ADVANCED INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Manejo integrado avanzado de plagas

OK—you’re mildly familiar with trap

crops, predatory wasps, and using la-

dybugs for aphid control. Th is session

will help you take your IPM knowledge

to the next level. Jud Reid, Robert

Hadad, and Abby Seaman, Cornell

Vegetable Program, will provide ad-

vanced tips and techniques.

OK—Estará usted más o menos fa-

miliarizado con las trampas de plagas,

avispas depredadores y el uso de mariqui-

tas para controlar los áfi dos. Esta sesión le

ayudará a llevar su conocimiento de MIP

(Manejo Integral de Plagas, o IPM, por

sus siglas en inglés) al próximo nivel. Jud

Reid, Robert Hadad y Abby Seaman,

del Programa de Vegetales de Cornell,

proveerán consejos y técnicas avanzadas.

Saratoga 1

HIGH-QUALITY EGGS FROM PASTURED LAYING HENS

If you’re interested in expanding

your egg production or incorporating

layers into your operation, this is the

workshop for you. Craig Haney, Stone

Barns Center, will discuss nutrition,

pasture requirements, equipment, and

pricing for high-quality eggs.

Broadway 2

LIVESTOCK HEALTH ASSESSMENT 1: Th e Dairy Calf

Prevention is the best medicine! In

the fi rst of this two-part series, Dr. Guy

Jodarski, Organic Valley/CROPP Co-

operative, will discuss how to keep your

dairy calves healthy and strong. Dr. Guy

will focus primarily on preventative

measures that you can use to avoid hav-

ing your calves develop health issues

that require treatment.

Broadway 3

SMALL-SCALE GRAIN CLEANING, STORAGE, AND MILLING

Hear from R.G. Bell, Bell Farms, Tim

Baty, Baty Farm, and Robert Perry,

NOFA-NY, about innovative and af-

fordable solutions for small-scale grain

cleaning, storage, and milling. R.G. and

Tim will have equipment available for

you to look at, and this workshop will

include a demonstration of a farm-scale

seed cleaner.

Broadway 1

BUILDING COMMUNITY AROUND FOOD: Turning Eaters Into Advocates

Melissa Danielle, Honeybee Holis-

tic, and Nicole Taylor work to connect

farmers to eaters and create opportuni-

ties for eaters to engage in food beyond

mere consumption. In this session, they

will explore community-building con-

cepts and events such as GRUB parties,

food crawls, cook-off s, and Farmers’

Balls that connect participants to local

food, taking them on and off the fi eld.

Alabama

MORNING SESSIONS8:00–9:15am

Saturday Morning Special Programming NOFA-NY CERTIFIED ORGANIC LLC ANNUAL MEETING

Interested in learning more about NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic LLC? Join us

for an open meeting over breakfast, which will be served in the meeting room.

Bring your certifi cation questions and concerns. Th is is a great opportunity to

meet the NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic LLC staff ! LLC staff and Management

Committee members will also be available to answer questions throughout the

conference at the NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic LLC table.

M1, 7:15am

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NEW YORK SMALL SCALE FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION

NYSSFPA Members and others interested are invited to pick up breakfast and

come to our large “NYSSFPA” table. Business will be minimal in order to hear ad-

vocacy concerns, ideas and suggestions for increasing profi tability for processors

and those wanting to add value to what they produce. www.nyssfpa.com.

Main Dining Area (look for the signs), 7:00am


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LOW COST MANAGEMENT OF CONTAMINATED SOILS

Join Bonnie Churner, Elizabeth

Goodwin, and Emma Landau, Dilmun

Hill Student Farm, for a session about

farming on compromised sites. We will

empower gardeners and farmers to as-

sess their soils for contaminants and to

explore best management options for

soils that have contamination issues.

Topics will include raised beds, mulch-

ing, basic soil sampling, and assessing

soil health characteristics. We will also

practice analyzing soil test results.

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WATER PUMP MECHANICSHaving a reliable supply of water and

a way to get it to where you need it is

of utmost importance to homestead-

ers. Jim Juczak, veteran homesteader,

will discuss some of the simple technol-

ogies available to homesteaders, includ-

ing hand pumps and ram pumps, that

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Kathlyn Terry, and the NOFA-NY Annual Overview

See page 3 for a description of Kathlyn’s address. Also during this session,

Kate Mendenhall, NOFA-NY Executive Director, and Lea Kone, NOFA-NY As-

sistant Director, will share some highlights from 2011 with you, as well as pro-

grams to look forward to in 2012.

Saratoga Ballroom, 9:30–11:30am

DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PLAN FOR YOUR FARM

With confusing acronyms (PV, KWH)

and big price tags, wind and solar sys-

tems can be more daunting than pas-

turing pigs or growing cucumbers. Join

Violet Stone, Cornell Small Farms Pro-

gram, Dani Baker and David Belding,

Cross Island Farms, and Jay and Polly

Armour, Four Winds Farm, for a dis-

cussion of simple low-cost energy sav-

ing techniques, considerations for wind

and solar projects, and fi nancial incen-

tives available in NYS.

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are low-cost, don’t require electricity,

and are relatively simple once you un-

derstand some basics.

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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: How We Still Can Stop Hydrofracking in NY

Join us for an update on the cur-

rent state of gas drilling and a moder-

ated discussion by Wes Gillingham,

Catskill Mountain Keeper. We can still

stop hydrofracking in New York State!

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NOFA-NY ANNUAL MEETINGMembers, this is your chance to make your voice heard

within your organization! Decisions made during this meet-

ing will aff ect the issues that we work on and the direction

that NOFA-NY takes in the coming years. Your participation

is important! We will elect new members to the Board of Di-

rectors, vote on Bylaws changes, and vote on this year’s poli-

cy resolutions. If you’re not a member already, join NOFA-NY

today and make your voice heard. Lunch will be available in

M1; please grab a plate quickly and have a seat if you plan to

join us.

M1, 12:15pm

STUDENT FARMER ROUNDTABLEStudent farms at colleges and universities are gaining pop-

ularity as a place for experiential learning and to share ideas

about sustainable agriculture. If you are involved on your stu-

dent farm/garden, trying to start one, or are simply interest-

ed in talking about student farms, please join our roundtable

discussion! Hosted by Elizabeth Burrichter, Dilmun Hill

Student Farm.


WIND ENERGY ROUNDTABLEWhen it comes to distributed wind power, how do you

choose the right system and get started? What should you

take into consideration? Doug Hicks, Vice President of

Channels for Endurance Windpower, will lead a roundta-

ble discussion of wind turbine options, provide guidance on

how to introduce wind power into your farm, and facilitate a

discussion of the benefi ts that wind energy can off er organ-

ic producers.


NETWORKING ROUNDTABLE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Young farmers, aspiring farmers, students and teachers—

here is your opportunity to mix, mingle, and be inspired! Th is

networking lunch will give you the opportunity share dreams

and goals for your farm with exciting, inspiring farmers who

are already on the path to success. Meet friends and mentors,

talk about your experiences, and share your passion for farm-

ing. Lunch will include a young farmer panel, networking op-

portunities, and fun conversation.

Broadway 4, 11:45am

Saturday Lunchtime Special Programming



THE FARMER’S CALENDARDo you know what to expect for your

fi rst full year of running a farm busi-

ness? How do you avoid the common

burnouts and breakdowns? In this

workshop, Mark and Kristin Kimball,

Essex Farm, will help you learn how to

plan your monthly and seasonal activi-

ties to avoid the often-unexpected fl uc-

tuations and surprises surrounding the

fi nancial, labor, and agricultural de-

mands of farming on your own.

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POMONA’S SECRETS: Lesser-Known, Cold-Hardy, Delectable, Pest-Free Fruits

Let Lee Reich, author of Uncommon

Fruits for Every Garden, introduce you

to pawpaw, medlar, Nanking cherry,

persimmon, and other fruits that are

not well-known but have delectable fl a-

vors and are easy to grow. Th ese “secret”

fruits of Pomona (Roman Goddess of

Fruits) are cold-hardy, laugh off pests,

and require little-to-no pruning. And if

that’s not enough, some of these fruits

are borne on ornamental plants, perfect

for “luscious landscaping” and ripe for

organic commercial production.

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ORGANIC GARLICFrom soil preparation to selling the

fi nal product, join Jill and Ken Gies,

Neppa Hatchery, for a discussion of all

things garlic! Accompanied by beauti-

ful photos and helpful handouts, Jill

and Ken will cover bed preparation,

planting, mulching, weeding, fertiliz-

ing, scape removal, water requirements,

harvest, and curing.

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LIVESTOCK HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2: Th e Dairy Cow

In the second of this two-part se-

ries, Dr. Guy Jodarski, Organic Valley/

CROPP Cooperative, will turn his focus

to the mature dairy heifer. His focus

again will be on preventative care that

could save you and your animals a lot of

stress in the long run.

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LIVESTOCK HEALTH ASSESSMENT 3: Small Ruminants

Knowing your animals is the key to

keeping them healthy and happy. Join

Craig Haney, Stone Barns Center,

and Tatiana Stanton, Cornell Sheep

Program, for a guide to assessing the

health of your sheep and goats. Preven-

tative care will be stressed, along with

a guide to diagnosing common ailments

and treating them organically.

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GRAIN QUALITY FOR FOODGRADE MARKET

What level of quality is expected

when you bring your organic grain to

the mill? How are you going to ensure

that a simple mistake doesn’t cost you

big money? Join Sam Sherman, Cham-

plain Valley Milling, to discuss the

quality issues that millers pay attention

to, and the steps you can take to ensure

that you get top dollar for your product.

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MARKETING TO RESTAURANTS El mercadeo a restaurantes locales

When it comes to marketing to res-

taurants, personal relationships are ev-

erything. Sharon Nagle, Firefl y Farm,

Dan Martello, Good Luck Restaurant,

and Jeff Christiana, New York Wine

and Culinary Center, will discuss these

relationships from both sides of the

equation, off ering tips for producers in-

terested in selling to restaurants or im-

proving their relationships with the

chefs who purchase their produce.

Con respecto al mercadeo a los restau-

rantes, las relaciones personales son el el-

emento más importante. Sharon Nagle,

Firefl y Farm, Dan Martello, Good Luck

Restaurant, y Jeff Christiana, New York

Wine and Culinary Center, diserterán so-

bre estas relaciones desde ambos lados de

la ecuación, ofreciendo consejos a produc-

tores interesados en vender a restaurantes

o mejorar sus relaciones con los chefs que

compran sus productos frescos.

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EARTH MEDICINES FOR PLANTS

Healing herbs have much to off er

the gardener. Going beyond using this

spray for that bug means we will be

leaving the learned principles of tox-

icology behind. Herbal remedies go

hand-in-hand with fungal alliances

to make for healthy fruit trees, herbs,

fl owering plants, and vegetables alike.

Join Michael Phillips, Lost Nation Or-

chard, to learn about stimulating plant

immune systems to resist disease, re-

pellent plants, higher medicinal con-

tent in the foods we eat, and things like

calendula salve for tree canker. Sounds

like a much diff erent discussion al-

ready, eh?

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HOW TO GET THE VEGETABLES YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT THEM

Bringing vegetables to your markets

when they are needed starts with good

planning and improves with eff ective

record-keeping. Maryellen Sheehan,

Hartwood Farm, will focus on the ba-

sics of using spreadsheets to approach

crop planning in a workable manner.

Topics will include how to set up year-

ly production/labor plans for CSAs and

markets and how to time crops and suc-

cession plantings.

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PRUNING FRUIT TREES, SHRUBS, AND VINES

Correct and timely pruning is the

key to keeping apples, peaches, grapes,

blueberries, and other fruiting plants

healthy and productive and bearing the

tastiest fruits. Join Lee Reich, author

of Th e Pruning Book, to learn the how

and, importantly, the why of pruning

these plants in their young, developing

stage and then as they mature and bear

fruits. We’ll also go over how to bring a

neglected, old plant back to its former,

luscious glory.

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VEGETABLE VARIETY ROUNDTABLE

Out of all the tomatoes you grow,

which one is your favorite? Is there a va-

riety of lettuce that you’ve tried every

year and never had luck with? We’ll di-

vide into a few groups and discuss our

favorite varieties, the banes of our exis-

tence, and everything in between. Jud

Reid, Cornell Vegetable Program, will

facilitate a discussion based on growers’

interests.

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BAKING WITH LOCAL GRAINSWhether you’re growing wheat and

milling it yourself or buying locally-

produced fl our, you’ve probably got a

product that will behave a little diff er-

ently than what you normally get in the

store. Join Elizabeth Smith, Caretak-

er Farm, for a delicious demonstration

of baking with fresh grains.

Demo Kitchen

WHY EAT ORGANIC FOOD? As research into organic food and

farming expands, trends are beginning

to emerge validating the multiple bene-

fi ts of organic systems. In this session,

Jim Riddle, University of Minneso-

ta, will present concise, understand-

able summaries of recently conducted

research regarding nutrition, pesticide

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residues, biodiversity, natural resource

conservation, soil and water quality,

and food safety related to organic pro-

duction and handling.

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BEEKEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: Cooperating with Landowners

Bees play an important role in our

farms and gardens, but not every-

one has an interest in keeping a hive

themselves. Niechelle Wade and Joel

Babcock, Sunny Hill Farm, will discuss

the marketing of honey and beeswax

products, as well as how they cooper-

ate with many landowners in keeping

100 hives that off er benefi ts to every-

one involved.

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CREATING A LOCAL DOMESTIC FAIR TRADE PLEDGE

Fair Trade has gained in popularity

over the past decade and many consum-

ers are willing to pay more for prod-

ucts that benefi t low-income farmers.

NOFA-NY is piloting a fair trade pledge

label that follows the fair trade stan-

dards developed by the Agricultural

Justice Project. Kristina Keefe-Perry,

NOFA-NY, Liz Henderson, NOFA-NY

Board of Directors, and participat-

ing farmers will describe domestic fair

trade standards and evaluate the pro-

gram’s eff ect on the bottom line when

direct-marketing produce as “fair trade

pledge” to consumers.

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GRAZING PANELWith the variety of grazing sys-

tems out there these days, what will

work best for your farm? Will you feed

100% grass, or should you supplement

with grain? What should your rota-

tion schedule be? Hear from some of

New York State’s fi nest farmers, in-

cluding Maryrose Livingston, North-

land Sheep Dairy, Will Berkemeier,

Willoakery Farm, Dave Hardy, Hardy

Farms, and others.

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MANAGING WEEDS IN YOUR GRAINS: Farmer Roundtable

Join R.G. Bell, Bell Farms, and

Brian Baker, Th e Organic Center, for

a discussion of weed control techniques

in diverse grain systems. Equipment

and methods for a variety of scales will

be discussed.

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FOOD SAFETY: Best Practices for Farmers Markets and CSA La seguridad alimentaria para comercializadores directos

Th ere’s been a good deal of discus-

sion about food safety when it comes

to the wholesale market, but much less

guidance for direct marketers. Join

Diane Eggert, Farmers Market Federa-

tion, and Amanda Rae Root, Jeff erson

County CCE, for a discussion of food

safety best practices for farmers mar-

kets and CSA distributions. Some sim-

ple steps can make a big diff erence!

Se ha oído hablar mucho de la seguri-

dad alimentaria con respecto al mercado

agrícola, pero mucho menos para comer-

cializadores directos. Acompañe a Diane

Eggert, de la Federación de Mercados

Agrícolas y Amanda Rae Root, Exten-

sión Cooperativa de Cornell del condado

de Jeff erson, para una charla sobre las me-

jores prácticas de seguridad alimentar-

ia para mercados agrícolas y entregas de

CSA. ¡Unos paso sencillas pueden tener

mucho impacto!

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CURRANTS AND COMFREY: Consciously Creating and Cultivating a Cooperative Economy in Your Garden

Explore the interactions of Nature’s

Cooperative Economy and how to max-

imize these exchanges in your garden.

Patty Love, Barefoot Permaculture,

will discuss how to choose plants that

function as a cooperative community

to build soil structure, increase soil fer-

tility, maintain moisture, and increase

yields, while decreasing your workload.

You’ll be introduced to the principles of

permaculture and the practices of ed-

ible forest gardening while you learn

how to create and foster cooperation

among the plants and animals of your

edible landscape whether you have a

small or large yard.

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ENERGY AND THE URBAN HOMESTEAD

In 2008, Laurie Freeman and Jim

Strickland purchased an 1885 Victo-

rian house with the aim of developing

innovative techniques to bring older

structures into the 21st Century. Jim

and Laurie will provide a wealth of de-

tail on tightening up the shell, retrofi t-

ting insulation, adding energy-effi cient

appliances, adding solar electric and hot

water, and edible landscaping, all while

preserving the home’s charm: a true ur-

ban homestead.

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RAW MILK: Th e Permit, the Benefi ts, and Everything In-Between

Why and how would I go about get-

ting permitted to sell raw milk in New

York State? Jeremy Sherman, Jerry

Dell Farm, and Laura Villanti, Weston

A. Price Foundation, will discuss the ins

and outs of getting permitted, the reg-

ulations surrounding raw milk in NYS,

and some of the benefi ts of a diet that

includes raw milk.

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WEATHERPROOFING OUR FARMS

Although it is impossible to com-

pletely insulate ourselves against ex-

treme weather and diffi cult conditions,

there are key strategies we can adopt

that protect our farms and decrease our

risk when unexpected weather condi-

tions occur. Mary-Howell and Klaas

Martens of Lakeview Organic Grain,

LLC will discuss ways to diversify crop-

ping plans and markets to mitigate

damage and hopefully reduce loss.

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STARTING SMALL AND GROWING SMART

Led by beginning farmers Jeff and

Adina Bialas, J&A Farm, and Lisa

MacDougal, Mighty Food Farm, this

session will be an open discussion of

how to start your small farm and get by

while growing your infrastructure and

markets. Bring your best questions to

pose to your peers about the important

issues surrounding staying true to your

farming values as you start the farm

and scale it up.

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WILD EDIBLES: Th e Splendor of Litt le Known Herbs, Weeds, and Foraged Foods

Chef and cookbook author Didi

Emmons and herb farmer Eva

Sommaripa will discuss twelve ex-

traordinary winter herbs, weeds, and

foraged foods that not only brighten

but transform one’s daily food experi-

ence while boosting one’s health and

the planet’s. Drawing on extensive ex-

perience, Didi and Eva will expound

on the many uses for these delicacies.

Samples and recipes will be provided!

We’ll taste these plants and a prepared

delicacy.

Demo Kitchen

NO-TILL VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

Jay Armour, Four Winds Farm, will

give an overview of the organic no-till

vegetable production system he has

used for 15 years. Lee Reich, popular

author and fruit and vegetable grower,

will join Jay in discussing this system.

Erin Enouen and Sam Zurofsky, Sec-

ond Wind CSA (and former Four Winds

interns), will discuss no-till vegetable

production from the perspective of new

farmers.

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GROWING YOUR ORGANIC BEEF HERD

Join Erich McEnroe, McEnroe Or-

ganic Farm, for a session on raising

an organic beef herd. Over the last 15

years, the McEnroe herd has expanded

from 17 to 150; Erich will cover fencing,

a complex pasture-crop rotation, how

the beef herd fi ts into a highly diversi-

fi ed farm, and how their operation has

changed as it has expanded.

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SUPPORTING ORGANIC PRODUCERS: Two Dairy Cooperative Models

Organic dairy cooperatives off er pro-

ducers the chance to access larger retail

markets by ensuring a reliable supply,

but they can off er support in many oth-

er ways as well. Bill Eldrige, MOOM-

ilk, and Dave Hardy, Organic Valley/

CROPP Cooperative, will discuss the

dairy cooperative on two very diff erent

scales.

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CREATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: A Cooperative Approach to Grain Processing and Marketing

Join Th or Oechsner, Oechsner

Farms, Erick Smith, Cayuga Pure Or-

ganics, and Greg Mol, Farmer Ground

Flour, for a discussion of a unique and

cooperative approach to producing

fl ours with NYS-grown grains. Farm-

er Ground Flour is co-owned by Greg,

Erick, and Th or, all of whom have

worked closely with bakers and pasta

makers to make a high-quality product

that meets their needs.

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EXTREME MAKEOVER: Farmstand Edition

Are you ever a little embarrassed

when you go to set up your display at

market? Are you sure that you could im-

prove your sales if you spruced up your

display? Well then, this is the work-

shop for you. Join Mark and Kristin

Kimball, Essex Farm, and a few will-

ing guinea pigs for a discussion of

farmstand design in a game show

atmosphere.

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PLANT PROPAGATION AND PLANTING MEDIUMS

In this workshop Todd Lighthouse,

Lighthouse Gardens, will discuss var-

ious plant propagation methods for

annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegeta-

bles. Both seed and vegetative propaga-

tion techniques will be described as well

as greenhouse technology options from

inexpensive to state-of-the-art prop-

agation systems. Todd will also share

his experience growing in both sterile

planting mediums and compost based

potting soils.

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MEDICINAL USES OF FRUITS AND FRUITING PLANTS

Modern research reveals just why an

organic apple a day holds so much heal-

ing potential. Michael Phillips, Lost

Nation Orchard, will discuss the anti-

oxidant qualities of many tree fruits

and berries, the making and uses of

real cider vinegar, the tonifying powers

of hawthorn, and the healing enchant-

ment of elder. Growing tips for fruiting

plants will be fi t in along the way.

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The NFDP identifies, educates and supports immigrants with agricultural experience to establish their own

economically and environmentally sustainable family farm businesses in the NYC region. Our number one

challenge is finding appropriate land opportunities for new farmers. We strongly believe in keeping farmland

productive by placing experienced farmers on underutilized land. If you are a landowner or farmer

with land to rent or sell, please contact us.

We are looking for:· Small acreage (5-50 acres)· Land within 100 miles of NYC· Purchase, long or short-term rental agreements or leases with option to purchase· On-farm or nearby affordable housing· Basic farm infrastructure (water source, barns, etc.)

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PASSING ON THE FARM: Succession Planning and RetirementHeredando la granja

After 36 years of farming, the time

had come to pass on Caretaker Farm

to new farmers who would preserve its

rich ecological diversity and continue to

provide fresh food for the community.

Elizabeth and Sam Smith, Caretak-

er Farm, will discuss how they managed

to make the farm aff ordable for young

farmers, provide suffi cient retirement

income for themselves, and ensure the

long-term productivity of that land.

David Haight, American Farmland

Trust, will discuss resources for retir-

ing farmers and some of the legal struc-

tures that make situations like this

possible.

Después de 36 años de cultivar, el mo-

mento ha llegado para pasar Caretaker

Farm a nuevos granjeros que conservarán

su rica diversidad ecológica y continuarán

proveyendo alimentos frescos a la comu-

nidad. Elizabeth y Sam Smith, Care-

taker Farm, hablarán de cómo han hecho

que su granja fuera rentable para granje-

ros jóvenes y a la vez provea sufi cientes in-

gresos de jubilado para ellos mismos, así

como asegure la productividad de su tierra

de largo plazo. David Haight, de Amer-

ican Farmland Trust, hablará sobre algu-

nas de las estructuras legales que hacen

posibles las situaciones como ésta.

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THE HAZARDS OF AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES

You won’t fi nd a lot of people at the

NOFA-NY Winter Conference who con-

done the use of chemical pesticides,

but how much do most of us actually

know about their particular risks? Join

Audrey Th ier for a discussion of some

common agricultural insecticides, fun-

gicides and herbicides and what science

and experience tell us about their possi-

ble health eff ects and unintended con-

sequences on the web of life.

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Photo above by Troy Bishop



THE FLAVOR OF LOCAL GRAINSA tasting of products made with

local grains

Many in our community (growers, mill-

ers and bakers) are working hard to scale

up the production of grains in the North-

east. Meanwhile, the consumer is discov-

ering a whole new world of fl avor in our

breads, pastries and pastas.

Stop by for a guided tasting where you

can smell, taste and contemplate the fl avor

of local grains.

Tradeshow, 5:30pm

Social Hour & Live Music

Pay a visit to the tradeshow and check

out some of our vendors’ products and

services that may be useful to your farm,

garden, or home. While you’re there, en-

joy some delicious New York State delica-

cies, and a little live music, both courtesy

of New York’s fi nest farmers!

Tradeshow, 5:30pm

Saturday Evening Special ProgrammingBOOK SIGNING: Lee Reich

Lee Reich, author of Th e Pruning

Book and Uncommon Fruits for Every

Garden (among others) will be sign-

ing books on Saturday evening.

If you liked his workshops, you’ll

want to take some of Lee’s wisdom

home with you!

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BOOK SIGNING: Didi Emmons

Did you enjoy Wild Edibles? Pick up

a copy at the publications table and

bring it with you to have it signed.

Eva Sommaripa and Didi will pres-

ent a gorgeous slideshow of herbs,

greens, root vegetables, and foraged

foods. Following the slideshow, they

will sign your copy of Wild Edibles.

Alabama, 5:45pm

Saturday Night ContradanceFor those of you who attended last year’s contradance,

you’ll be happy to know that Th e Russet Trio (pictured)

and caller Fern Marshall Bradley will be joining us again

for 2012! For those of you who didn’t make it to the dance,

well, you’re in for a treat. Th e Russet Trio combines tradition-

al Irish themes with a modern energy that’s sure to get your

toes tappin’. And for those of you who are new to contradanc-

ing, Fern Marshall Bradley is the perfect caller to help you get

started. (When Fern isn’t calling for contradances, she is ed-

iting NOFA-NY’s New York Organic News.)

Saratoga Ballroom, 8:15pm

SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Urban RootsProduced by Leila Conners (Th e 11th Hour) and Mathew Schmid and directed by Mark MacInnis, the fi lm follows the urban

farming phenomenon in Detroit. Urban Roots is a timely, moving and inspiring fi lm that speaks to a nation grappling with

collapsed industrial towns and the need to forge a sustainable and prosperous future. Featuring last year’s keynote speak-

er, Malik Yakini!

Alabama, 8:15pm

Fundraiser DinnerJoin us for the 1st Annual Feast

of Organic Farming on Saturday,

January 21st. Th is dinner will fea-

ture some of New York State’s fi nest

organic foods prepared by the talent-

ed Hilton chefs. Proceeds will benefi t

NOFA-NY programs and go towards

starting a NOFA-NY Farmer Emer-

gency Fund. A limited number of

tickets are available for $60 each at

Walk-in Registration. Space is lim-

ited, so if you’d like to come, please

purchase your ticket early!!

6:15pm Sample NYS artisanal

cheeses and wines

7:00pm Visit specialty food

stations featuring entrées made

from NOFA-NY member farmers’

meats, produce, grains, and

cheeses

7:45pm A special program honoring

Paula Lukats, Just Food, and

Aviva Gold, Gardenshare, as well

as NOFA-NY Farmers of the Year

Paul and Maureen Knapp, and

NOFA-NY’s 2012 Golden Carrot

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S U N D A Y W O R K S H O P S

SUSTAINABLE SOIL MANAGEMENT

Sustainable soil management in-

volves maintaining good biological,

physical, and chemical soil health.

Bianca and Daniel Moebius-Clune,

Cornell University, will cover basic

principles including soil type and qual-

ity, what soils need to do for your crops,

how constraints impact your crops, and

interpreting soil tests. We will consid-

er sustainable management strategies

and provide resources for learning more

about management options.

Saratoga 3

FUN WITH FUNGUS: Log Cultivation of Shiitake Mushrooms

Organic mushrooms are a great high-

value crop. Steve and Julie Rockcastle,

Green Heron Growers, will address the

specifi cs of laying yard site selection,

spawn and log choices, and their har-

vesting and marketing experiences, as

well as share their enterprise’s viability

report for 4 years of shiitake production.

Saratoga 2

FROM THE ROUTINE TO THE INNOVATIVE: Practices for Managing Mildews in Cucurbit Crops

Downy mildew has become a serious

disease problem for many certifi ed or-

ganic farms and can devastate cucum-

bers, melons, and winter squash plants

in a matter of days. Lou Lego, Elderber-

ry Pond, has developed an innovative

way to completely protect the plants

from this disease, and will present his

spore exclusion approach and suggest

practical extensions of the technique.

Meg McGrath, Cornell Cooperative Ex-

tension, will discuss other growing tips

to help you keep your cucurbits healthy

and productive.

Saratoga 1

TRANSITIONING THE BIGGEST AND BEST ORGANIC FARMS TO HORSE POWER

What does it take to introduce draft

horses into an operation that current-

ly uses tractors? Th is discussion, led by

Donn Hewes, Northland Sheep Dairy,

will focus on considerations for farmers

looking to make the switch.

Broadway 2

MAKING IT WORK ON A SMALL SCALE: Transitioning Your Dairy to Organic

Ten years ago, Will Berkemeier,

Wiloakery Farm, was milking 140 cows

and losing money hand over fi st. Today,

after making the transition to organ-

ic, he and his brother milk 38, and they

would never go back. Join Will for a dis-

cussion of how to make it through the

three-year transition period. Resourc-

es for producers considering the transi-

tion will be provided.

Broadway 3

THE FARMER’S PLEDGE It’s been almost 10 years since the

launch of the National Organic Pro-

gram, when NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organ-

ic, LLC transitioned to certifying organic

farms through the USDA organic pro-

gram. During this same year, NOFA-NY

launched the Farmers Pledge™ as an al-

ternative marketing program. As we ap-

proach this 10-year milestone, NOFA-NY

is seeking input from members and

pledge-holders on the pledge standards

and program. Join pledge authors Mark

Dunau, NOFA-NY Policy Co-Chair, and

Liz Henderson, NOFA-NY Board of Di-

rectors, for an open discussion.

Phila

COOPERATIVE MARKETING OF VEGETABLESEl mercadeo cooperativo de vegetales

Cooperative marketing of product

can off er smaller producers a way into

large and wholesale markets. Kathlyn

Terry, Appalachian Sustainable Devel-

opment, will discuss the strategies that

her organization uses to help start and

maintain relationships between small

producers and large retailers.

El mercadeo cooperativo de produc-

to puede ofrecer a productores de tama-

ño pequeño una vía a los mercados más

grandes y de mayoreo. Kathlyn Terry,

Desarrollo Sostenible de los Apalaches,

hablará de las estrategias que su orga-

nización usa para ayudar a iniciar y man-

tener las relaciones entre productores de

tamaño pequeño y minoristas grandes.

Alabama

CURRENT RESEARCH IN URBAN AGRICULTURE

While much diverse investigation of

sustainable agriculture has been con-

ducted in rural settings, very little is

formally known about farming in dense

urban settings. In an eff ort to formalize

this knowledge, many universities, col-

leges, think tanks and individuals are

starting to conduct studies on every-

thing from stormwater management

to cover crops to social impact. In this

workshop, Deborah Greig, East New

York Farms, and Megan Gregory, Cor-

nell University, will present an over-

view of some of the current research

being conducted in urban farms and

gardens in New York City.

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Providing technical assistance, education and political advocacy to assist farmers and others to improve and sustain productive grazing lands.


HAND TOOL FOCUS: Using and Caring for Your Scythe or Sickle

Using a scythe or sickle doesn’t have

to be diffi cult, and some simple train-

ing can save you unnecessary aches

and pains. Elisabeth Benjamin,

Scythe Supply, will demonstrate prop-

er usage and sizing for European

scythes and sickles, as well as discuss

peening blades and sharpening with

whetstones.

Broadway 4

SMALL FARMS ARE REAL FARMS: Economic Impacts of Small Producers

Small in acres doesn’t mean small in

impact. Small farms have big mean-

ing for the communities of which they

are a part, as well as the economy as a

whole. Join John Ikerd, University of

Missouri, for a discussion of the key

roles that small operations play in our

country.

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CERTIFICATION ISSUES: What to Do If…

What should you do if you suspect

that a prohibited substance has drift-

ed from a neighbor’s fi eld onto yours?

Can fl oods aff ect your certifi cation sta-

tus? When should you worry and when

should you relax? Bring your questions

and concerns with you to a discussion

with staff members of NOFA-NY Certi-

fi ed Organic, LLC.

Broadway 1

PERENNIAL PLANTS, NOW AND LATER

Being a Beginning Farmer is no rea-

son to neglect the world of perennial

plants as profi table and valuable parts

of your farm! Join Abby Goldfarb to

learn about the options available to

you so that you can stack your yields

and profi ts with perennial cropping

systems. Regardless of your land use

agreement, there is a way to enjoy the

benefi ts of this diverse world of plants

in the short-term, while being a stew-

ard of the landscape for the future.

Saratoga 3

GROWING HOPS COMMERCIALLY IN THE NORTHEAST

Once booming in the Northeast, hop

production slowed to a crawl in the last

century as a result of disease and pest

pressure. New disease resistant variet-

ies and pest management techniques

are helping the industry make a come-

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back. Steve Miller, Northeast Hop

Alliance, and producers will discuss tap-

ping into the rapidly expanding market

for hops.

Saratoga 2

COVER CROPPING MIXES AND TECHNIQUES: A Grower DiscussionCultivos de cobertura en sistemas de vegetales

Cover cropping is a valuable but un-

der-used tool for organic producers.

How do you choose the right variety or

mix for a particular rotation? Join vet-

eran farmer Jody Bolluyt and Jean-

Paul Courtens, Roxbury Farm, for a

discussion of cover cropping mixes and

techniques.

Los cultivos de cobertura son una her-

ramienta muy valiosa pero no muy us-

ada para productores orgánicos. ¿Cómo

escoges la variedad correcta para una ro-

tación particular? Acompañe a los granje-

ros veteranos Jody Bolluyt y Jean-Paul

Courtens, de Roxbury Farm, para una

charla sobre las mezclas de cultivos de

cobertura y técnicas.

Saratoga 1


HERITAGE BREEDS AND ORGANIC FARMS: A Perfect Partnership!

Heritage breeds are beautiful, intelli-

gent, hardy, and multi-purpose. Laura

and Benjamin Hobbs, Heritage Pas-

tures, will talk about why and how they

raise heritage breeds of poultry, pigs

and cows. Th is workshop will include

an introduction to the American Live-

stock Breeds Conservancy, information

on heritage poultry, and tips on how to

choose breeds that will work for your

farm.

Broadway 2

MOB STOCKING PIGS?Yes! Brad Marshall and Casey

Oxley, Th e Piggery, have seen some

very positive results since switching to

a mob grazing system. Come and hear

about how they have adapted a system

commonly used for cattle to hogs and

various other experiments that they’ve

conducted at their farm. Bring your

questions and your passion for pigs;

you’ll be among friends.

Broadway 3

ORGANIC CORN AND SOY FOR FEED

Join Erich McEnroe, McEnroe Or-

ganic Farm, for a discussion of organic

feed production. Discussion topics will

include fertility issues and how feed

production can be worked into a rota-

tion with pasture and other crops.

Phila

INCUBATORS AND SHARED USE KITCHENS FOR START-UP FOOD PROCESSORS

Katherine Gregory, Mi Kitchen es

su Kitchen®, and Beth Linskey, Beth’s

Farm Kitchen, will share their experi-

ences and give tips on starting a com-

munity shared-use facility or taking a

new product to a co-packer. Th ey will be

joined by Bob Bleistein, Classic Cover-

age, who will discuss liability insurance

based on his background in both food

businesses and the insurance industry.

Alabama

THE STATE OF SEED: Reclaiming Regional Seed Independence

Saving seeds used to be an intregal

part of farming and gardening. Today,

bio-tech and pharmacutical corpora-

tions control the bulk of seed resources.

Join Ken Greene, Hudson Valley Seed

Library, for an exploration of how we

got to this point and what we can do to

preserve, develop, and reclaim our ge-

netic and cultural seed reources for the

future.

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THE FAMILY COW: How to Make the Most of Your Milk

Fresh milk is basically unbeatable,

but what about taking it to the next

level? Bali MacKentley, St. Lawrence

Nurseries, will discuss the basics of

making butter, cheeses, and other cul-

tured milk products right in your own

kitchen.

Broadway 4

A LOOK AT THE 2012 FARM BILL

Each and every farm bill has its

unique challenges, and this farm bill

has been no exception. Join Liana

Hoodes, National Organic Coali-

tion, and Patty Lovera, Food and Wa-

ter Watch for an up-to-date look at the

2012 Farm Bill, and learn what is at

stake for organic farmers in New York

State.

Broadway 1

CREATING AND LEADING AN ENERGIZED ORGANICZATION

Are you a farm manager, team leader,

or head of an organization who needs to

create an environment where employ-

ees willingly give discretionary eff ort,

resulting in a positively charged, com-

mitted group of people? Similar to en-

ergized soil, totally energized people

can produce a wonderful harvest of re-

sults! Jack Mastrianni, NOFA Inter-

state Council, will discuss how to make

this dream a reality.

Travers

Sunday Special ProgrammingSUNDAY KEYNOTE: NOFA-NY Farmers of the Year Paul and Maureen Knapp

See page 3 for a description of the Knapps’ address.

Saratoga Ballroom, 11:00am


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INTRO GAMESCome get to know the gang! Ice break-

ers and name games will include Beat

the Clock Charades, People to People,

Captains Calling, and others. By the

end of these activities, you’ll know ev-

eryone in the room.

8:45–10:30am

WHY AND HOW WE GROW WHAT WE GROW

During this session, children will

learn about the impact of food produc-

tion on people, the planet, and our indi-

vidual lives. Why do our parents choose

to farm organically? How can we make

sure that everyone gets to eat the kind

of great food that we have access to?

We’ll tackle these questions and more

in some fun activities.

10:45am–12:30pm

LunchParents, pick up your children promptly at

12:30pm; no children’s programming or

childcare will be off ered during lunch.

12:30–1:30pm

FIELD TRIP TO THE SARATOGA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

We’re heading back to the Saratoga

Children’s Museum for our annual visit!

We will walk to the museum, so parents

please make sure that your children

have warm clothes and boots.

1:30–5:00pm

Saturday

THE LITTLE FARM SHOWWhere does your food come from?

NACL Th eater explores this question

with an all-ages (adults, you are not

only welcome, but encouraged to come!)

musical extravaganza about farming,

food, and the environment. From the

inception of the solar system, to sun-

set on Millicent’s farm, the Magnifi -

cent MacDonald Twins will give folks a

whirlwind tour of “Th e Greatest Show

on Dirt!”Pavilion (near Pre-Registration), 4:00–5:30pm

Sunday

J U S T F O R K I D S

CHILDCARE is available for children ages 3–5. Childcare will be provided in Room 544 by the talented

(and licensed and insured!) staff of Frost Valley YMCA. Please note that childcare will not be provided

during meals, and parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children in a timely manner.

Parents should plan to fi ll out several brief forms when they drop off their children at childcare.

Th is year, children can look forward to a number of fun activities, including the following:

Intro Games, Farm Animal Puppets and Puppet Th eater, Wool and Crafts,

Pig Painting, Black Sheep, Grain and Seed Collage, Duckies, and more!

And don’t forget, families, NACL Th eater will be performing their hit production, Th e Little Farm Show,

on Saturday at 4:00pm! Saturday pickup will be back at Whitney.

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Children’s ConferenceFRIDAY

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

FUN WITH WOOLFrom sheep to alpaca, wool is the ba-

sis for some great crafts. We’ll learn

about the animals that provide us

with this soft and fuzzy stuff and then

learn to make felted crafts. Th e morn-

ing’s programming will also include

another round of name games and

introductions.

7:45–11:45am

LunchParents, pick up your children promptly at

11:45am; no children’s programming or

childcare will be off ered during lunch.

11:45am–1:00pm

GAMES & CRAFT ROTATIONSAfter lunch, we’ll get started on a va-

riety of farm crafts and games. Chil-

dren will break up into small groups

and rotate between stations through-

out the afternoon and have some great

creations to show their parents later on!

Th e afternoon’s activities will include a

talent show.

1:00–3:30pm

SALUTE THE SUN!Feeling a little stiff ? We’ll start the

morning off right with some yoga to

work out the kinks. Children will be

led through yoga exercises tailored for

their age group.

7:45–9:00am

HONOR YOUR POLLINATORSDuring this session, children will

learn about the important role that pol-

linators play in our farms and gardens.

Activities will include games, a story,

and crafts themed around the subject.

9:00am–12:30pmPhoto by Eve Kaplan


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Friday - 9:00am-5:00pm

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As the Wegmans Organic Farm grows in its role as a viable working operation, we’re working on ways to share what we’ve learned with our partner-supplier organic

farmers. We’re GAP certified by the USDA, and certified by NOFA-NY for our production practices. We are committed to food safety as well as making organic

farming economically and environmentally sustainable. We salute Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York’s hard work and dedication to protecting the Earth.

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P R E S E N T E R S

2012 CONFERENCE PRESENTERS with Workshop TitlesJay & Polly ArmourFour Winds Farm158 Marabac Rd.Gardiner, NY [email protected]/~fourwindDeveloping a Sustainable Energy Plan for

Your FarmNo Till Vegetable Production

Joel Babcock & Niechelle WadeSunny Hill Farm4007 State Rte 26Whitney Point, NY 13862-2711(607) [email protected] Arrangements: Cooperating with

Other LandownersSeason Extension: Tunnels Of All Shapes and

Sizes

Brian BakerTh e Organic Center376 Karr Valley RdAlmond, NY [email protected] Weeds in Your Grains: Farmer

Roundtable

Dani Baker & David BeldingCross Island Farms44301 Cross Island RdWellesley Island, NY 13640(315) [email protected],

[email protected] a Sustainable Energy Plan for

Your Farm

Tim BatyBaty Farms30820 State Rte 180La Fargeville, NY [email protected] Scale Grain Cleaning, Storage, and

Milling

R.G. BellBell Farms2310 Center RdKendall, NY [email protected] Scale Grain Cleaning, Storage, and

MillingManaging Weeds in Your Grains: Farmer

Roundtable

Elizabeth BenjaminScythe Supply496 Shore Rd.Perry, ME [email protected] Tool Focus: Using and Caring for Your

Scythe or Sickle

David BenscherCornell University411 Bradfi eld HallIthaca, NY 14853(607) [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:

Linking Farmers, Millers, and Bakers

Will BerkemeierWilloakery Farm10749 East RdPavilion, NY 14525585-343-7999Making it Work on a Small Scale:

Transitioning Your Dairy to OrganicGrazing Panel

Adina & Jeff BialasJ&A Farm131 Murray AveGoshen, NY [email protected] Small and Growing Smart

Troy BishoppBishopp Family Farm2809 Rte 12-BDeansboro, NY 13328315-841-3336farmboytb@aol.comwww.thegrasswhisperer.comDemystifying a Season’s Worth of

Management Tools

Bob BleisteinClassic Coverage1055 Stewart Ave, 2nd Flr, Ste 5Bethpage, NY 11714(631) 422-8585bobb@classiccoverage.comwww.classiccoverage.comIncubators and Shared Use Kitchens for Start-

up Food Processors

Jody Bolluyt & Jean-Paul CourtensRoxbury Farm2501 State Rte 9H, PO Box 338Kinderhook, NY 12106-3622(518)[email protected]: Enhancing Nature’s FoundationTransitioning the Biggest and Best Organic

Farms to Horse PowerCover Cropping Mixes and Techniques

Jean BonhotalCornell University Waste Management

Program817 Bradfi eld HallIthaca, NY 14853-1901(607) [email protected] Unraveled: Tips for Producing and

Using Quality Compost

Anton BurkettEarly Morning Farm9658 State Rte 90Genoa, NY 13071-4106(315)[email protected] Extension: Tunnels Of All Shapes and

Sizes

Bonnie ChernerDilmun Hill Student Farm660 Stewart Ave.Ithaca, NY [email protected]://cuaes.cornell.edu/cals/cuaes/ag-

operations/dilmun-hill/Low Cost Management of Contaminated Soils

Jeff ChristianaNew York Wine and Culinary Center800 South Main StCanandaigua, NY 14424(585) [email protected] to Restaurants

Melissa DanielleHoneybee Holistic940 Putnam AveBrooklyn, NY 11221(877) [email protected] Community Around Food: Dynamic

Strategies to Engage Eaters and Turn Th em into Advocates

Julie DawsonCornell University422 Bradfi eld HallIthaca, NY 14853(607) [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:


Dennis DerryckCorbin Hill Road Farm119 W 120th StNew York, NY 10027(646) [email protected] & Chains: Strengthening Urban-Rural

Linkages to Improve Food Access


P R E S E N T E R S

Elizabeth DyckOGRIN1124 County Rd 38Bainbridge, NY 13733(607)[email protected] the Northeast Grains System:


Alton EarnhartLightning Tree Farm Products LLC132 Andrew Haight RdMillbrook, NY 12545(845) [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:


Jamie EdelsteinWyllie Fox Farm3745 Allen RdCato, NY 13033-9749(315)[email protected] Your Boot in the Door: Defi ning, Planning,

and Starting Up Your Farm on the Path to Long-Term Success

Diane EggertFarmers Market Federation7350 Collamer RoadEast Syracuse, NY 13057(315)[email protected] Safety: Best Practices for Farmers

Markets and CSA

Bill EldridgeMOOMilk4 Gabriel DriveAugusta, ME [email protected] Organic Producers: Two Dairy

Cooperative Models

Didi Emmons110 Rockview St.JP, MA [email protected] Edibles: Th e Splendor of Little Known

Herbs, Weeds, and Foraged Foods

Peter Endriss30 East 9th St., Apt 1BNew York, NY [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:


Erin EnouenSecond Wind CSA158 Marabac RdGardiner, NY [email protected] Vegetable Production

Pat Foreman20 Greenway PlaceBuena Vista, VA 24416540-261-8775pat@goodearthpublications.comwww.goodearthpublications.comLivestock Health Assessment 4: How to

Gainfully Employ Your Poultry and Keep Th em Happy and Healthy

Laurie Freeman & Jim Strickland206 McGregor Rd.Gloversville, NY [email protected] and the Urban Homestead

Matt FunicielloRock Hill Bakehouse19 Exchange StGlenn Falls, NY 12801(518) 615-0777mattfuniciello@earthlink.netwww.rockhillbakehouse.comScaling-Up the Northeast Grains System:


Edith Gawler & Bennett KonesniSylvester Manor Educational FarmPO Box 2029Shelter Island, NY [email protected] Workshop

Judy GianforteGianforte Farm5881 E. Lake Rd.Cazenovia, NY [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:


Jill & Ken GiesTh e Pasture660 Fordbush RdFt Plain, NY [email protected] Poultry: Aff ordable Ways to Get

StartedOrganic Garlic

Wes GillinghamCatskill Mountain KeeperPO Box 381Youngsville, NY 12791-0381(845) [email protected] Your Voice Heard: How We Can Still

Stop Hydrofracking in NY

Abby Goldfarb380 Chase Rd.Dartmouth, MA [email protected] Plants: Now and Later

Elizabeth GoodwinDilmun Hill Student FarmCornell University109 Day HallIthaca, NY 14853(607) [email protected]://cuaes.cornell.edu/cals/cuaes/ag-


Ken GreeneHudson Valley Seed Library484 Mettacahonts Rd.Accord, NY [email protected] e State of Seed: Reclaiming Regional Seed

Independence

Katherine GregoryMi Kitchen es su Kitchen370 76th St, Ste A2004New York, NY [email protected] and Shared Use Kitchens for Start-

up Food Processors

Megan GregoryCornell University804 Sterling Pl, Apt 2Brooklyn, NY [email protected]://blogs.cornell.edu/gep/Current Research in Urban Agriculture

Deborah GreigEast New York Farms613 New Lots AveBrooklyn, NY 11207917-822-7254deborah@eastnewyorkfarm.orgwww.eastnewyorkfarms.orgCurrent Research in Urban Agriculture

Robert HadadCornell Vegetable Program280 Hilltop LaneSpencerport, NY [email protected] of Production: Answering Farmers’

Tough QuestionsAdvanced Integrated Pest ManagementVegetable Variety Roundtable

Stephen HadcockColumbia County CCE479 Rte. 66Hudson, NY 12534518-828-3346 [email protected]://bit.ly/ccecaahpGet Your Boot in the Door: Defi ning, Planning,



P R E S E N T E R S

David HaightAmerican Farmland Trust112 Spring St, Ste 207Saratoga Springs, NY 12866(518) 581-0078 [email protected] on the Farm

Craig HaneyStone Barns Center630 Bedford RdSleepy Hollow, NY [email protected] Quality Eggs from Your Pastured Laying

HensLivestock Health Assessment 3: Small

Ruminants

Dave HardyCROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley718 Aney Rd.Mohawk, NY 13407(315) 823-1305david.hardy@organicvalley.coopwww.organicvalley.coopSupporting Organic Producers: Two Dairy

Cooperative ModelsGrazing Panel

Fiona HarrarMeadowood Farms5157 Ridge Rd.Cazenovia, NY 13035315-655-0623farmers@meadowoodfarms.comwww.meadowoodfarms.comSheep for New Farmers

Jim & Adele HayesSap Bush Hollow Farm1314 W Fulton RdWarnerville, NY 12817(518) [email protected] Scale Meat Processing and Marketing

Elizabeth Henderson NOFA-NY Inc.63 Benton St.Rochester, NY [email protected] a Fair Food System: Solidarity

Between Farmers and FarmworkersCreating a Local Domestic Fair Trade Pledge

Donn Hewes & Maryrose LivingstonNorthland Sheep Dairy3501 Hoxie Gorge Freetown RdMarathon, NY 13803-2404(607)[email protected] Your Boot in the Door: Defi ning, Planning,


Transitioning the Biggest and Best Organic Farms to Horse Power

Benjamin & Laura HobbsHeritage Pastures2343 Stanton Hill RdNichols, NY 13812607-759-7665laura@heritagepastures.comwww.heritagepastures.comHeritage Breeds & Organic Farms: A Perfect

Partnership

Liana HoodesNational Organic Coalition3540 State Rte 52Pine Bush, NY 12566-5416(845) [email protected] Look at the 2012 Farm Bill

Michelle HughesNew Farmer Development Project51 Chambers StNew York, NY [email protected]/greenmarket/nfdpCreating a Fair Food System: Solidarity

Between Farmers and Farmworkers

John IkerdUniversity of Missouri5121 S Brock Rodgers RdColumbia, MO [email protected] Farms Are Real Farms: Economic

Impacts of Small Producers

Creek IversenSylvester Manor Educational FarmPO Box 2029Shelter Island, NY [email protected] Workshop

Dr. Guy JodarskiOrganic Valley/CROPP [email protected] Health Assessment 1: Th e Dairy

CalfLivestock Health Assessment 2: Th e Dairy

Cow

Sarah JohnstonNYS Dept of Agriculture & Markets10B Airline DrAlbany, NY 12235(518) [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:


Jim JuczakWoodhenge Sustainable Community14910 Fuller RdAdams Center, NY 13606(315) [email protected] Cellars: Cool Storage for Your Farm,

Homestead, or HouseWater Pump Mechanics

Kristina Keefe-Perry NOFA-NY249 Highland Ave.Rochester, NY 14620585-271-1979 [email protected] a Local Domestic Fair Trade Pledge

Kristin & Mark KimballEssex Farm2503 State Rte. 22Essex, NY [email protected] e Farmer’s CalendarExtreme Makeover: Farmstand Edition

Maureen KnappCobblestone Valley Farm2023 Preble Rd, PO Box 121Preble, NY 13141-0121(607)[email protected] Unraveled: Tips for Producing and


Emma LandauDilmun Hill Student FarmCornell University147D Plant Science BldgIthaca, NY 15853http://cuaes.cornell.edu/cals/cuaes/ag-


Sharon Burns-LeaderBread AloneP.O. Box 358Boiceville, NY [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:


Lou LegoElderberry Pond3728 Center Street RdAuburn, NY 13021331-252-3977lou@elderberrypond.comwww.elderberrypond.comSpore Exclusion: A New Approach to Downy

Mildew in Cucurbits

Photo by Laura Weber


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highest quality dairy products.

If you are interested in membership with our award winning team, please contact Mike Davis at 1-800-724-MILK

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P R E S E N T E R S

Adam LemieuxJohnny’s Selected Seeds955 Benton AveWinslow, ME 04901(877) [email protected] Extension: Tunnels Of All Shapes and

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Don LewisWild Hive Farm Community Grain

Project2645 Salt Point TurnpikeClinton Corners, NY 12514845-266-5863Scaling-Up the Northeast Grains System:


Todd LighthouseLighthouse Gardens229 Ontario St.Honeoye Falls, NY 14472585-582-5725todd@lighthouse-gardens.comwww.lighthouse-gardens.comPlant Propagation and Planting Mediums

Beth LinskeyBeth’s Farm KitchenPO Box 13Stuyvesant Falls, NY 12174-0013(518) [email protected] and Shared Use Kitchens for Start-

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Lisa MacDougalMighty Food Farm549A Cedar Hill Rd.Pownal, VT [email protected] Small and Growing Smart

Bali MacKentleySt. Lawrence Nurseries325 State Hwy 345Potsdam, NY 13676(315) [email protected] e Family Cow and Kitchen-Scale Dairy

Processing: How to Make the Most of Your Milk

Bill MacKentleySt. Lawrence Nurseries325 State Hwy 345Potsdam, NY 13676(315) [email protected] Cellars: Cool Storage for Your Farm,

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Melissa MaddenTh e Good Life FarmPO Box 318Freeville, NY [email protected] Your Boot in the Door: Defi ning, Planning,


Brad MarshallTh e Piggery5948 Sycamore Creek DrTrumansburg, NY 14886(607) [email protected] at HomeMob Stocking Pigs?

Dan MartelloGood Luck Restaurant50 Anderson AveRochester, NY 14607(585) 340-6161www.restaurantgoodluck.comMarketing to Restaurants


P R E S E N T E R S

Klaas & Mary-Howell MartensLakeview Organic Grain1443 Ridge Rd, PO Box 361Penn Yan, NY 14527(315)[email protected] the Northeast Grains System:

Linking Farmers, Millers, and Bakers Weatherproofi ng Our Farms

Jack MastrianniNOFA Interstate Council277 Holden Hill Rd.Langdon, NH [email protected] and Leading an Energized

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Erich McEnroeMcEnroe Organic Farm194 Coleman Station RdMillerton, NY 12546(518) [email protected] Your Organic Beef HerdOrganic Corn and Soy for Feed

Meg McGrathLong Island Horticultural Research &

Extension Center3059 Sound AveRiverhead, NY 11901(631) [email protected] Exclusion: A New Approach to Downy

Mildew in Cucurbits

Mac MeadTh e Pfeiff er Center260 Hungry Hollow RdChestnut Ridge, NY 10977(845) [email protected]: Enhancing Nature’s Foundation

Garrett MillerTh e Good Life Farm4017 Hickok RdInterlaken, NY 14847(607) [email protected] Your Boot in the Door: Defi ning, Planning,


Kenneth MillerLaw for FoodPO Box 444Stowe, VT 05672(802) [email protected] e Art of Host Farming: Off ering a Quality

and Educational Farm Apprenticeship

Steve MillerNortheast Hop AlliancePO Box 1209Morrisville, NY 13408-1209315-684-3001 [email protected] Hops Commercially in the Northeast

Bianca & Daniel Moebius-CluneCornell University1001 Bradfi eldIthaca, NY [email protected]://soilhealth.cals.cornell.edu/people/

moebius-clune.htmSustainable Soil Management for Beginners

Greg MolFarmer Ground Flour1045 Trumbulls Corner RdNewfi eld, NY 14867(607) [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:

Linking Farmers, Millers, and BakersCreative Relationships: A Cooperative

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Sharon Nagle & John CaraluzzoFirefl y Farm5910 Smith RdCanandaigua, NY 14424-8906(585)394-1039fi refl [email protected] of Home PreservingMarketing to Restaurants

Glenda Neff Farm to Bakery133 South StAuburn, NY 13021-4811(315) 255-6958glenda_neff @juno.comScaling-Up the Northeast Grains System:


Th or OechsnerOechsner Farms1045 Trumbulls Corner RdNewfi eld, NY 14867(607) [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:

Linking Farmers, Millers, and BakersCreative Relationships: A Cooperative


Casey OxleyTh e Piggery5948 Sycamore Creek DrTrumansburg, NY [email protected] at HomeMob Stocking Pigs?

Petra Page-MannFirefl y Farm5920 County Rd, 33Canandaigua, NY [email protected] of Home Preserving

Robert Perry NOFA-NY249 Highland Ave.Rochester, NY [email protected] Scale Grain Cleaning, Storage, and

Milling

Michael PhillipsLost Nation Orchard859 Lost Nation RdGroveton, NH 03582(603) [email protected] e Full Skinny on Orchard HealthGrowing and Harvesting Healing HerbsEarth Medicines for PlantsMedicinal Uses of Fruits and Fruiting Plants

Amanda Rae RootJeff erson County CCE203 North Hamilton StWatertown, NY [email protected] Safety: Best Practices for Farmers

Markets and CSA

Lee Reich387 Springtown Rd.New Paltz, NY [email protected]’s Secrets: Lesser-Known, Cold-Hardy,

Delectable, Pest-Free FruitsPruning Techniques for Fruit TreesNo-Till Vegetable Production

Judson ReidCornell Vegetable Program417 Liberty St.Penn Yan, NY [email protected] Integrated Pest ManagementVegetable Variety Roundtable

Steve & Julie RockcastleGreen Heron Growers2361 Wait Corners Rd.Panama, NY 14767716-753-0371srockcastle@bluefrog.netwww.greenherongrowers.comFun With Fungus: Log Cultivation of Shiitake

Mushrooms


P R E S E N T E R S

June RussellGreenmarket51 Chambers St, #1231New York, NY 10007(917) 705-5851jrussell@greenmarket.grownnyc.orgwww.growNYC.orgScaling-Up the Northeast Grains System:


Rachel & Steff en SchneiderHawthorne Valley Farm327 County Rte 21CGhent, NY 12075(518) 672-4465 (104)[email protected]: Enhancing Nature’s Foundation

Abby SeamanCornell Integrated Pest Management

Program630 W North StGeneva, NY 14456(607) [email protected] Integrated Pest Management

Mary Ellen SheehanHilltop Hanover Farm1270 Hanover St.Yorktown Heights, NY [email protected] to Get the Vegetables You Want When

You Want Th em

Jeremy ShermanJerry Dell Farm2219 Gee Hill RdDryden, NY 13053(607) [email protected] Milk: Th e Permit, the Benefi ts, and

Everything In-Between

Sam ShermanChamplain Valley MillingPO Box 454Westport, NY [email protected] the Northeast Grains System:

Linking Farmers, Millers, and BakersGrain Quality for the Food Grade Market

Mimi Shotland-FixBaking Fix19 Poplar CourtKingston, NY 12401mimi@bakingfi x.comProcessing Rules & Regulations: One-Stop

Shopping

Elizabeth & Sam SmithCaretaker Farm1216 Hancock Rd.Williamstown, MA 01267413-458-4309elizabeth@caretakerfarm.orgwww.caretakerfarm.orgBaking With Local GrainsPassing on the Farm

Erick SmithCayuga Pure Organics18 Banks RdBrooktondale, NY 14817-9752(607) [email protected] Relationships: A Cooperative


Eva SommaripaEva’s Green Garden105 Jordan Rd.South Dartmouth, MA 02748(508) [email protected] Edibles: Th e Splendor of Little Known

Herbs, Weeds, and Foraged Foods

Tatiana StantonCornell Sheep Program5765 Searsburg RdTrumansburg, NY 14886(607) [email protected] Health Assessment 3: Small

Ruminants

Joel SteigmanSmall Valley Milling1188 Mountain House RdHalifax, PA 17032(717) 362-9850info@smallvalleymilling.comwww.smallvalleymilling.comScaling-Up the Northeast Grains System:


Nicole Taylor280 Putnam Ave, Apt 4Brooklyn, NY 11216(678) [email protected] Community Around Food: Dynamic

Strategies to Engage Eaters and Turn Th em into Advocates

Dulli TengelerBirdsfoot Farm1263 County Rte 25Canton, NY 13617(315) [email protected] e Art of Host Farming: Off ering a Quality

and Educational Farm Apprenticeship

Kathlyn TerryAppalachian Sustainable DevelopmentPO Box 791Abingdon, VA [email protected] Marketing of Vegetables

Audrey Th eir87 School St.Williamstown, MA [email protected] e Hazards of Agricultural Pesticides

Laura VillantiWeston A. Price Foundation28 Medonshire HeightsHoneoye Falls, NY 14472(585) [email protected] Milk: Th e Permit, the Benefi ts, and

Everything In-Between

Sabrina WilenskyCorbin Hill Road Farm119 W 120th StNew York, NY [email protected] & Chains: Strengthening Urban-Rural

Linkages to Improve Food Access

Melissa YoungEnvironmental Finance Center727 E Washington StSyracuse, NY 13210(917)[email protected] Unraveled: Tips for Producing and


Abby YoungbloodJust Food1155 Ave of the AmericasNew York, NY 10036212-645-9880 [email protected] a Fair Food System: Solidarity

Between Farmers and Farmworkers

Jillian Ziegler NOFA-NY Certifi ed Organic, LLC840 Upper Front StBinghamton, NY 13905certifi [email protected] cation Issues: What to Do If…Certifi cation Orientation

Sam ZurofskySecond Wind CSA158 Marabac RoadGardiner, NY [email protected] Vegetable Production


2012 CONFERENCE SPONSORS & TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS

T R A D E S H O W

Adirondack HarvestTh eresa A. Whalen43 Orton Dr.Warrensburg, NY [email protected]

Agri-Dynamics, Inc.Jerry BrunettiPO Box 267Martins Creek, PA 18063-0267610-250-9280jbrunetti@agri-dynamics.comwww.agri-dynamics.comSILVER

AgriLab Technologies, LLPJoshua NelsonPO Box 8Pawlet, VT [email protected]

Albert Lea SeedMatt LeavittPO Box 127Albert Lea, MN [email protected]

American Farmland TrustLaura Ten Eyck112 Spring St, Ste 207Saratoga Springs, NY [email protected]\newyork

Animal Welfare ApprovedBrigid Sweeney1007 Queen St.Alexandria, VA 22314(917) 309-2620brigid@animalwelfareapproved.orgwww.animalwelfareapproved.org

BCS ShopJohn Wilhelm28 Tahanto TrailHarvard, MA [email protected]

Bejo Seeds, Inc.Dennis Ferlito1088 Healey RdGeneva, NY [email protected]

Carribbean Liquid Sugar Global Services

Alicia Tejada81 Doncaster Tr.West Henrietta, NY [email protected]

Cayuga Pure Organics/Farmer Ground Flour

Amy Martin18 Banks Rd.Brooktondale, NY [email protected]

Chelsea Green PublishingSandi Eaton85 N Main St, Ste 120White River Junction, VT 05001802-299-2456dkoerner@chelseagreen.comwww.chelseagreen.comGOLD

Community MarketsFrankie Rowland17 Westview AveOssining, NY 10562914-923-4837frowland@communitymarkets.bizwww.communitymarkets.bizGOLD

Country FolksDan WrenPO Box 121Palatine Bridge, NY 13428800-218-5586 [email protected]

CRVJim Bayne2423 American Ln.Madison, WI [email protected]

Dairy One Soils LaboratoryJanet Fallon730 Warren Rd.Ithaca, NY [email protected]

Dig In! ConferenceSarah Bently-Garfi nkelPO Box 5069Potsdam, NY [email protected]

Eaton Brothers Corp.Dick Konefke3530 Lakeview Rd.Hamburg, NY [email protected]

Edible New YorkLisa TuckerPO Box 1772Williamsville, NY 14231716-565-2306lisa@ediblebuff alo.comwww.ediblenewyork.comPLATINUM

Endurance Wind PowerDoug Hicks#107-19052 26th AveSurrey, BC, Canada V3S 3V7604-579-9463info@endurancewindpower.comwww.endurancewindpower.comGOLD

Enlighten Power SolutionsMark Bomba307 W. State St.Johnstown, NY 12095518-866-1017info@enlightenpowersolutions.comwww.enlightenpowersolutions.com

F. B. Pease Co., Inc.Dudley PeasePO Box 93178Rochester, NY [email protected]


T R A D E S H O W

Farm Credit EastRobert Smith2668 State Rte 7, Ste 21Cobleskill, NY 12043518-296-8188AgEnhancement@FarmCreditWNY.comwww.farmcreditwny.comGOLD

Farm Family Insurance CompaniesRosemary ShaderPO Box 656Albany, NY 12201800-THE-FARMrosemary_shader@farmfamily.comwww.farmfamily.comPLATINUM

Farmshed CNYNeil Miller9049 Delphi Falls Rd., Unit ANew Woodstock, NY [email protected]

FertrellJeff MattocksPO Box 265Bainbridge, PA 17502717-367-1566jeff [email protected]

FodderTechJohn Baker5 Wanderwood WaySandy, UT [email protected]

Food and Water WatchPatty Lovera1616 P St, NWWashington, DC [email protected]

Food TruthAndrea DiMauro42 Kelder Rd.Olivebridge, NY 12461845-505-4545andrea@foodtruthonline.comwww.foodtruthonline.com

Four Season ToolsRay Garbos9615 Grandview Rd.Kansas City, MO 64137816-444-7330accounting@smallfarmtools.comwww.smallfarmtools.com

Frost Valley YMCAAndy Szymczak2875 Denning Rd.Claryville, NY 12725845-985-2291 ext. [email protected]

Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI)

Karen Hoff man99 N Broad St.Norwich NY 13815607-336-2918karen.hoff [email protected]

Green Mountain CollegeBaylee Drown1 Brennan CirPoultney, VT 05764-1199802-287-2941hanronsanfordm@greenmtn.eduwww.greenmtn.edu

Guy MachineryClyde Morter14213 Washington St.Woodstock, IL [email protected]

Harris Seeds, Garden Trends, Inc.Michael WellsPO Box 24966Rochester, NY [email protected]

Hawthorne ValleyHilary Corsun327 County Rte. 21CGhent, NY 12075518-672-7500 x222hcorsun@hawthornevalleyassociation.orgwww.hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Haygrove, Inc.Harry Edwards116 Trail Rd NElizabethtown, PA [email protected]

High Mowing SeedsTom Stearns76 Quarry RdWolcott, VT 05680-802-472-6174tom@highmowingseeds.comwww.highmowingseeds.comGOLD

Holdredge Enterprises, LLCRandy Holderedge2533 State Hwy 80W. Burlington, NY 13482607-965-6423contact@holdredgeenterprises.comholdredgeenterprises.com

Hometown FoodsAnna Dawson362 Eichybush Rd, #5Kinderhook, NY [email protected]

Horizon OrganicPeter Slaunwhite7895 Tackabury RdCanastota, NY 13032315-420-3293peter.slaunwhite@whitewave.comwww.horizonorganic.comGOLD

Hudson Valley Ag-Business Development Corp

Todd Erling507 Warren St, 2nd FlrHudson, NY [email protected]

Johnny’s Selected SeedsAmber Flint955 Benton AveWinslow, ME 04901-207-861-3900 x5305afl [email protected]

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Kreher’s Poultry FarmsBrett KreherPO Box 410Clarence, NY [email protected]

Lakeview Organic GrainPeter MartensPO Box 361Penn Yan, NY 14527-0361315-531-1038kandmhfarm@sprintmail.comwww.lakevieworganicgrain.com

Lancaster Ag ProductsReuben Stoltzfus60 N Ronks RdRonks, PA [email protected]

NACL Th eater: Little Farm ShowTannis Kowalchuck110 Highland Lake RdHighland Lake, NY [email protected]

NESARE & Cornell Small Farms Program

Violet StoneCornell University15A Plant Science BldgIthaca, NY 14853607-255-9227smallfarmsprogram@cornell.eduwww.smallfarms.cornell.eduGOLD

New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health (NYCAMH)

Erin MaddenOne Atwell RdCooperstown, NY [email protected]

Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC)

Teri Balch630 W. North St.Geneva, NY [email protected]

NY Farm BureauJessica GaigePO Box 5330Albany, NY [email protected]

NYFoodTrader.orgMelissa Young621 Skytop Rd, Ste 1000Syracuse, NY [email protected]

NYS Dept of Ag & Mkts,Crop Insurance Education Program

Sarah Johnston10B Airline DrAlbany, NY 12235518-457-4531sarah.johnston@agmkt.state.ny.uswww.agmkt.state.ny.us/AP/organicGOLD

NYS Small Scale Food ProcessorsLiz BealsPO Box 113Stuyvesant Falls, NY [email protected]

Once Again Nut ButterGael OrrPO Box 429Nunda, NY 14517-0429585-468-2535 [email protected]

Organic Equipment TechnologyBob LefrancoisPO Box 129Byron, NY [email protected]

Organic Valley/ CROPP CooperativeDave HardyOne Organic WayLaFarge, WI 54639888-809-9297david.hardy@organicvalley.coopwww.organicvalley.coopPLATINUM

Roots & Fruits (BCD Wellness Center)Carrie Bither18 Old Queechy RdCanaan, NY [email protected]/rootsandfruitsSILVER

Scythe SupplyCarol Bryan496 Shore RdPerry, ME [email protected]

Seasoned Booksellers (Sandy’s Books and Bakery)

Sandy Lincoln335 Grove StBrandon, VT [email protected]

SeedleafJohn Emmett148 Rising Rd.Floyd, VA [email protected]

Stonyfi eld FarmChandra Carson1050 Perimeter RdManchester, NH 03053603-437-4040ccarson@stonyfi eld.comwww.stonyfi eld.comPLATINUM

SUNY CobleskillClint LayneRte. 7Cobleskill, NY [email protected]

Syracuse Cultural WorkersStacy CrandellPO Box 6367Syracuse, NY 13217800-949-5139dik@syrculturalworkers.comwww.syracuseculturalworkers.com

Th e Valley TableJanet Crawshaw152 Powelton CirNewburgh, NY 12550-2230845-561-2022janetc@valleytable.comwww.valleytable.comPLATINUM

Tierra Farms, Inc.Gunther Fishgold & Dan Laiosa2424 State Rte 203Valatie, NY 12184518-392-8300 or (888) 674-6887gfi [email protected] or sales@

tierrafarm.comwww.tierrafarm.comPLATINUM

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.Mike Davis700 Ellicott St Ste 2Batavia, NY 14020-3744585-815-6820 [email protected]

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USDA- NRCSIvy Allen441 S Salina St, Ste 354Syracuse, NY [email protected]

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Vermont Law School Institute for Energy & the Environment

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Watershed Agricultural CouncilTara Collins33195 State Hwy 10Walton, NY 13856607-865-7047taracollins@nycwatershed.orgwww.nycwatershed.orgGOLD

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Abundance Coop62 Marshall StRochester, NY 14607(585) 454-2667www.abundance.coop

Acorn Hill FarmPO Box 103Walker Valley, NY 12588(845) 800-4239www.acornhillfarmsteadcheeses.com/

Angelica Kitchen, Inc.300 E 12th StNew York, NY 10003(212) 472-0305www.angelicakitchen.com/

Biophilia Organic Farm211 Manor LnRiverhead, NY 11901(516) 769-9732www.localharvest.org

Bread Alone Bakery3962 State Route 28Boiceville, NY 12412-0358(845) [email protected]

Cold Spring Farm85 Main StCold Spring, NY [email protected]

Earthwalk Farm246 Bone Plain RdFreeville, NY 13068(607) 279- 2874

Eberly Poultry Farm1095 Mt Airy Rd Stevens, PA 17578(717)336-6440www.eberlypoultry.com

Eden Foods701 Tecumseh Rd.Clinton Corners, MI 49236(888) 424-EDENwww.edenfoods.com

Elderberry Pond County Foods3728 Center Street RdAuburn, NY 13021(315) 252-3977www.elderberrypond.com

Engelbert Farms182 Sunnyside RdNichols, NY 13812(607) [email protected]

Evans Farmhouse Creamery5037 State Hwy. 23Norwich, NY 13815(607) 334-5356

Farmer Ground FlourPO Box 955Trumansburg, NY 14886

Flour City Pasta134 Turk Hill ParkFairport, NY 14450(585) 233-1113www.fl ourcitypasta.com

Fraser’s Garlic1379 Johnson RdChurchville, NY 14428-9368(585) 350-8295www.frasergarlic.com

Garden of Eve Farm4558 Sound Ave Riverhead, NY 11901(631) 722-8777www.gardenofevefarm.com

Glendale Farm4590 State Rte 414Burdett, NY 14818-9740(607) 546-8479

Green Heron Growers2361 Wait Corners RdPanama, NY 14767(716) 753-0371www.greenherongrowers.com

Hemlock Hill Farm500 Caroton AveCortlandt Manor, NY 10567(914) 7373-2810www.hemlockhillfarm.com

HLW Acres1727 Exchange St Attica, NY 14011-9627(585) 591-0795

Horizon Organic12002 Airport WayBroomfi eld, CO 80021(888) 494-3020www.horizonorganic.com

Java Love Roaster10 Horseshoe Lake RdKauneonga Lake, NY 12749(845) 707-2589www.javaloveroasters.com

Kreher’s Poultry Farms5411 Davison RdClarence, NY 14031-0414(716) 759- 6802

Lakeview Organic Grain119 Hamilton PlacePenn Yan, NY 14527(315) 531-1038www.lakevieworganicgrain.com

Lant Hill Farm687 McEachron HillArgyle, NY 12809(518) [email protected]

Lories Natural Food900 Jeff erson Rd Rochester, NY 14623(585) 424-2323

Marz Farm3624 Wilson Creek RdBerkshire, NY 13736(607) 657-8534www.Marzfarm.com

Mud Creek Farm1154 McMahon RdVictor, NY 14564(585) 455-1260www.mudcreekfarm.com

Old Path Farm9148 Butler RdSauquoit, NY 13456-2002(315) [email protected]

Old Queechy Farm18 Old Queechy RdCanaan, NY 12029(518) 781-4081

Once Again Nut ButterPO Box 429Nunda, NY 14517(585) 468-2535www.onceagainnutbutter.com

Organic ValleyOne Organic WayLafarge, WI 54639(888) 809-9297www.organicvalley.coop

Th e Pasture 600 Fordsbush RdFort Plain, NY 13339(518) [email protected]

Porter FarmsPO Box 416Elba, NY 14058www.porterfarms.org

Quest Farm Produce7142 State Rte 21Almond, NY 14804(607) 276-6104

Rascher Sugar House437 Perry Hill RoadShushan, NY 12873(518) 854-3770

Rehoboth Homestead66 Jabez Allen RdPeru, NY 12972(518) 643- 7822


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Restoration Farm1303 Round Swamp RdOld Bethpage, NY 11804(631) 842-2283www.restorationfarm.com

Rock Hill Bakehouse19 Exchange StGlens Falls, NY 12801(518) 615-0777www.rockhillbakehouse.com

Roxbury Farm, LLC2501 State Rte 9thKinderhook, NY 12106(518) 758-8558www.roxburyfarm.com

Serendipitea73 Piandome RoadManhasset, NY 11030(888) 832-5433www.serendipitea.com

Singer Farms6620 Lake RdAppleton, NY 14008(716) 778-7330www.singerfarms.com

Slack Hollow Farm177 Gilchrist RdArgyle, NY 12809(518) 638-6124

Smithereen FarmPO Box 87Red Hook, NY 12571(415) 299-1436

Soy Boy345 Paul RdRochester, NY 14624(585) 235-8970www.soyboy.com

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Upstate Niagara Cooperative25 Anderson RdBuff alo, NY 14225(800) 724-6455www.upstateniagara.com

Vermont Soy180 Junction RdPO Box 401Hardwick, VT 05843(802) 472-8500

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Since 1978, Wellscroft has been providing affordable quality fencing solutions and field-tested guidance to farmers and gardeners throughout the Northeast. The retail store on Wellscroft’s own farm is centrally located to New England and eastern New York allowing convenient pick up and fast, next day delivery for thousands of in-stock quality products at competitive prices. Call today to speak with our knowledgeable sales staff!

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Yaya carrot: 60 days. Freshmarket bunching car-rot. Excellent uniformity and brilliant color. Juicy; great texture. Yaya is a high quality carrot.

Eros escarole: 60 days. Add some greens to your program this season. Ear-ly, upright 12-14” heads. Tipburn tolerant.

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