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Want to see a day in the life of an organic farmer? Organic Valley is LIVE NOW until 5 PM CT showing their farmers in action! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ggtHR2Zg Happy National Farmer's Day!

Virginia Association of Biological Farmers is hosting a free networking, workshop, and farm tour event at Virginia State University's Randalph Farm on October 15th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Our Service & Support Manager, Meredith Morgan will be there to speak about organic certification. Have questions about organics? This is a great opportunity to get the answers you need! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dAZ4auYW #qualitycertificationservices #certificationmadesimple #organic #certifiedorganic

There are many resources available to people affected by Hurricane Helene. Here are 3 webpages full of helpful links. Please share with someone you know will benefit. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help. This press release offers information and links to resources regarding food safety guidance, protecting pets and livestock, as well as risk management and disaster assistance for agricultural operations. Link: https://lnkd.in/gu_64-Vb As local communities and organizations are best positioned to know what their communities need regarding relief and recovery efforts, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) has compiled this list of resources, funds, and relief projects based in west NC and upstate SC. Link: https://lnkd.in/e3idQume Learn how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Helene with this resource list. Resource categories include disaster recovery, finding loved ones, financial assistance, safety, health, weather, communications, science, agriculture and food safety, business and consumer information, and government agency closures. Link: https://lnkd.in/eBX3DHux #qualitycertificationservices #certificationmadesimple #hurricanehelene #disasterrelief #communityresources USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service

Our thoughts are with those located in the path of Hurricane Helene. We sincerely hope you and your loved ones are safe. Our team is dedicated to providing resources to help organic operations recover in this difficult time. The USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service developed this discovery tool to help people in the agriculture industry identify disaster assistance programs that apply to their operations. Answer 5 simple questions, and the tool will list programs you may be eligible to apply for. View the tool here: https://lnkd.in/gmQbKhzP #qualitycertificationservices #certificationmadesimple #HurricaneHelene #disasterrecovery #organic #certifiedorganic

Join Florida Organic Growers from 10am - 2pm on Oct 10th for an informative session on marketing your Organic products and crops. During this workshop, learn about key organic practices and marketing strategies for fruits and vegetables presented by Ben McLean III of McLean Family Farms. Learn about the benefits of organic farming and how it can enhance the viability of your farming business. This workshop is designed for both beginner and intermediate level farmers to gain knowledge of a wide variety of practices and strategies that have been used for over 20 years by McLean Family Farms. An overview of approved materials and a demonstration of methods will be provided.  This is a free event! Registration is required. Register on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/d4VUSyvg **Space is limited. Please register only if you are able to attend the event.** The workshop will be held on October 10th in person at Swallowtail Farm located at 7301 SE 92nd Terrace Gainesville, FL 32641. A light lunch will be provided. Please be aware this is an on-farm event. It is recommended attendees wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared for outdoor weather, including bringing hats, sunglasses and water. Questions? Contact Florida Organic Growers at SETOPP@foginfo.org or call 352-377-6345. This project is supported through the 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).