Marketing the Whole Crop Rotation TOPP Field Day at Albrecht’s Angel Honey and Winery
SDSPA’s Oct. 1, 2024 field day discussed key topics on organic crop rotations essential for transitioning organic farmers. The event began with a discussion on row crop rotations, focusing on strategies for farmers transitioning to organic practices. Experts highlighted the importance of diverse rotations.
The event also explored the cultivation of aronia berries and grapes, emphasizing their use in producing wine and juice and their potential for high-value market opportunities as part of an organic crop system. Participants toured Albrecht’s Angel Honey & Winery with owner Jason Albrecht.
The day included a presentation by Oren Holle from OFARM who discussed effective marketing strategies for crops produced in organic rotations. Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize both production and marketability in their organic farming operations. The day concluded with an organic dinner and networking time.
This program 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).
SDSPA’s Transition to Organic Field Day on Oct. 1, 2024 at Albrecht’s Angel Honey Farm & Winery in Huron SD focused on organic crop rotations essential for transitioning organic farmers. The event also explored the cultivation of aronia berries and grapes, emphasizing their use in producing wine and juice and their potential for high-value market.
