Growing Organic and the Farm Bill
Organic grower and certifier, Demetria Hill, visits with Kansas Rural Center Program Manager Ryan Goertzen-Regier and Kansas Rural Center Board of Directors President Zack Pistora about the process of organic certification, her own operation, and how the Farm Bill may incentivize organic growers.
Links:
National Farmers Organization - https://bit.ly/3SYKzHj
Farm Hacks - https://bit.ly/3rwJSZZ
Demetria’s Presentation on Turkey Red Wheat - https://youtu.be/mtPjfqxZGAM
Heartland Mill - https://bit.ly/3CbamoT
KDA Organic Cost Share Program - https://bit.ly/3C8fMB7
NRCS Agriculture Programs - https://bit.ly/3Rync6g
Kansas Organic Producers Association - https://bit.ly/3EhVzeP
Grassland CRP Dustbowl Zone Map - https://bit.ly/3Eg89Lz
Woman Landowners Learning Circle, Nov 11 - Salina, KS - https://bit.ly/3wwFf50
Organic Crop Improvement Association - https://ocia.org/
Annual Conference - https://bit.ly/3wwFf50
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Episode Timeline:
00 - Introduction
05 - Why does Demetria practice organic?
12 - There are 206 certified organic operations in KS, is it worth it?
16 - Practices on the Hill Farm
22 - How can the Farm Bill assist Demetria’s organic operation?
28 - Crop Insurance and FSA Programs
32 - Is there growing interest in organic?
40 - Are there barriers to being a female in agriculture?