Organic Farming: What, Why, and How
Event Details
Date
April 8, 2026
Time
1pm - 3pm
Location
CANR 101 SUNY Cobleskill
Schoharie Parkway North
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Cost
Free Registration : Free
Host
Central New York Dairy and Field CropsErik Smith
315-219-7786
email Erik Smith
Join us for a discussion on:
- The benefits, opportunities, and challenges of Organic grain and vegetable production
- How to make it work for your farm
- How to maintain your certification (if that is the path for your farm)
- How to keep growing!
This program is for:
- Established farmers looking to transition to organic
- Beginners, looking to get into organic farming
- Industry, and those looking to make connections in the organic farming community
Please come prepared to:
- Ask questions
- Listen and learn
- Share your experiences
- Or all of the above!
Speakers are Klaas Martens, Lakeview Organic Grain, Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Philia Farm and CCE Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program, and Erik Smith, CNYDLFC Team
Please park in the parking lot circled below:
You will be emailed a parking pass for that day. If you cannot print a copy, we will have a few copies available at the event, but please arrive 10 minutes ahead of time in order to take the pass back to your vehicle.
The event will be held in room 101 of the SUNY Cobleskill Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), circled at the top of the map.
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Organic Farming: What, Why, and How
April 8, 2026
Cobleskill, NY
Free event, but registration required.
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