Presenters: Rick and Michelle Grosek, Bear Butte Gardens
Description: Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, S.D., is a successful organic vegetable farm certified organic by OCIA. They hosted a SDSPA field day on August 12, 2024, for transitioning organic farmers emphasizing sustainable farming practices. The field day focused on soil health, weed control, pest management, nutrient management, crop rotations, and crop diversity, and meeting USDA organic standards. They offer a unique model for others interested in transitioning to organic vegetable production.
Recorded: Aug. 12, 2024
Video: TOPP Vegetable Production- Weed ManagementThis recording is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).