Event Overview
Bob and Sara Pearson grow organic corn, soybeans and oats on their farm in Kossuth County, Iowa. Sara started off with an organic vegetable farm in 2008 but gradually switched her focus to row crops as family rental acres became available. By 2015, Bob and Sara decided to fully focus their energy on transitioning their acres to organic row crops, choosing organic for its financial and environmental benefits.
Now operating on 420 acres, Sara and Bob have learned a great deal through years of organic transition and challenging weather years. Through it all, their crops show resilience in the face of poor weather conditions and bad pest and weed years. Come see how they are working with nature to build soil, retain water, support beneficial insects and improve nutrient cycling.
Meal
A light meal will follow the field day, sponsored by Mad Capital.
See & Discuss
- Cropping strategies for organic transition
- Cost-share opportunities for organic and transitional acres
- Disease management for organic corn, soy and small grains during wet years
- Use and timing of cultivators and tine weeders for effective weed control
- Prairie strips and cover crops to attract beneficial insects and capture water
Sponsors
- Albert Lea Seed House
- Farming for Public Health
- Farm Nutrients
- Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program
- Mad Capital
- MOSA Certified Organic
- Sunrise Foods International
- Sunderman Farm Management Co.
