Description: Join Sam Wallace, TOPP Technician, and the Michigan Transition to Organic Partnership Program (MI TOPP) for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming. Some of the topics we may cover include:

• Organic production techniques – cultivation, crop rotation, variety selection, integrated pest management, etc.

• Input sourcing – where to source NOP-approved inputs

• Cost-share opportunities – certification cost share, NRCS EQIP organic practices

• Record-keeping options – templates, software, spreadsheets, etc.

• Marketing – how to identify and connect with organic markets

• Choosing an organic certifier

• Understanding the certification process

This will be a recurring, monthly 1-hour Zoom session open to drop-in. Stop by online to ask your questions about organic farming. Michigan's TOPP technicians Alex, Kim, and Sam will bring their knowledge to these monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.

This session is open to ALL organic, transitioning or curious producers, not just TOPP participants.

When: Thursday, December 4th from 12:00 - 1:00pm

Where: Zoom

Registration: Free. No registration necessary. ZOOM Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761
Passcode: TOPP