In this episode of Cattle HQ, Kiernan Brandt and Olivia Amundson, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists, discuss organic farming with a Madison, SD organic farmer, Aaron Johnson. During the episode we discuss:
- How the Johnson family begin their organic farming venture
- Crop rotation in the organic operation
- Utilization of fertilizers
- Environmental benefits of organic farming
- National organizations focusing on organic farming
- Marketing options with organic farming and prices received for grain products
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Additional Resources for Organic Farming Podcast
- National Farmers – Organic Grain Marketing strategies (NFO in podcast)
- https://www.nationalfarmers.com/
- Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) – Now rebranded as Marbleseed
- Marbleseed works in community with the Midwest’s organic and sustainable farmers. They that work and leveraging social capital to grow the region’s organic farming movement. The name has changed, but the work remains the same: support the Midwest’s organic and sustainable farmers through farmer-led events and educational resources that help your farm grow.
- Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society
-Focuses on education, community, and environment
