Transitioning to Organic Swine and Lamb Webinar Nov. 5th
Join us for an informative one-hour webinar focused on the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to organic swine and lamb production. Hear from Dr. Angela Jackson, advisor and organic transition expert from South Dakota, alongside Kevin O’Connell, an experienced organic livestock producer at O’Connell Organic Acres in Iowa.
This session will highlight practical steps for certification, organic standards, animal welfare, pasture requirements, and marketing strategies for organic pork and lamb.
This webinar will cover:
- Foundations of organic certification for livestock.
- Overview of USDA organic requirements for swine and lamb, including feed, health care, and transition timelines.
- Kevin O’Connell’s journey, including the hurdles and rewards of transitioning to certified organic production.
- Lessons learned from O’Connell Organic Acres in organic swine and lamb production
- Free technical assistance, mentoring opportunities, and support through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
Whether you’re just starting out or are already on the path to organic certification, this webinar will offer valuable insights and real-world experiences to guide your journey. The session will include time for Q&A with both presenters.
Register HereThis 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).