Row-cropping for Multiple Markets: GMO, Non-GMO & Organic

Date: 08/09/2012
Time: 4-7 p.m.

Hosts:

Jeff and Gayle Olson

J&GOlson Farm

2272 140th St

Winfield, IA

319.931.1412

olson@farmtel.net

Description:

Jeff will demonstrate over-seeding cover crops with a modified detassler (using an air seeder) into standing corn and soybeans. Hear about his use of cover crops on a large portion of his conventional and organic acres and production methods for row-crops for the GMO, non-GMO and organic markets. Learn about ISO 9000 certification, identity preservation techniques that Jeff employs to stay registered and overall weed and nutrient management of the different systems. Jeff will talk about the importance of keeping livestock and ways he makes it work.

Topics:

· Over-seeding cover crops

· Identity preservation guidelines for raising GMO/non-GMO/organic row-crops

· ISO 9000 certification

· Nutrient management concerns

· Weed resistance to other herbicides such as Cobra

Farm description:

The Olsons farm 1,300 acres, with 100 acres certified organic and 300-400 acres in cover crops. The farm is ISO 9000 registered for all crops. They raise 50 head of natural calves, and sell to a natural beef cooperative in Kansas. Three years ago, they moved to GMO crops, but have 60 acres of non-GMO corn and the balance is GMO crops. Organic crops and hay are sold off the farm.

Directions: Directions from Hwy 218: At Swedesburg, find 140th St (gravel). Go 3.75 miles east to 2272 140th street; the house is on south side of road. From Winfield: Go 2 miles east on Hwy 78 to Nashua Ave, (gravel). Go 1 mile south and 1/4 mile west on 140th to 2272.

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Row-cropping for Multiple Markets: GMO, Non-GMO & Organic

Date: 08/09/2012 Time: 4-7 p.m.

Date: 08/09/2012
Time: 4-7 p.m.