Field Day to Feature Diversified Organic Farming at Berrybrook Organics
Are you a farmer considering the transition to organic production? Curious about how to increase profitability while building soil health and farm resilience?
Join S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) for a hands-on field day at Berrybrook Organics on Thurs., May 8, 2025 from 1— 4 p.m. CDT in Marion, S.D. Explore whole farm planning strategies, product diversification, and spreading risk across diverse scopes for transitioning organic producers in South Dakota.
This half-day event will feature real farm insights, expert guidance, and peer networking to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of organic farming.
See firsthand how Will and Sherilyn Ortman of Berrybrook Organics integrate regenerative and organic practices, and risk management into a profitable system during the field tour. During the tour participants will learn about soil health, cover crops, crop rotations, weed management strategies, buffer zones, and compliance with organic standards.
Will Ortman of Berrybrook will host an field tour showcasing organic crop production and product diversity.
This event will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how Berrybrook Organic manages risks from revenue to liability. Learn how scaling value-added products can increase farm revenue. Get advice on managing multiple scope organic certification, from crops to livestock, and handling for whole farm planning and revenue streams.
Learn from S.D. Specialty Producer Association’s Organic Ag Transitioning Advisor and organic farmer, Dr. Angela K. Jackson, about the benefits and challenges in diversified transitioning operations. Guests are encouraged to bring specific questions about their operations.
At the conclusion of the event, enjoy Berrybrook Organic ice cream while connecting with fellow farmers, ag professionals, and organic industry experts.
Pre-registration is required for this free event.
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Berrybrook Organics will share insite on managing multiple scope organic certification, from crops to livestock, and handling for whole farm planning and revenue streams.
Attendees will learn from South Dakota farmers who have successfully transitioned to organic and how they have diversified their revenue to remain resilient. Whether you are just starting or in the middle of your organic transition, you will leave with practical knowledge and strategies to strengthen your operation.
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).