Growing & Selling Organic Forage Seed

DatesApril 16 2012
CityPortage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
LocationFood Development Centre, 810 Phillips Street
Postal CodeR1N 3J9
Contact NameJacqueline Simpson-Cleaver
Local Phone204 239-3362
Fax204 239-3180
Emailjacqueline.simpson-cleaver@gov.mb.ca
SummaryThis one-day workshop will introduce organic and non organic growers to the domestic and international market opportunities for organic forage seed production. Producers will learn what it takes to grow high quality forage seeds using organic methods.
SponsorsManitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
TopicsOrganic production
Forage seed production
Marketing
Main BodyThis one-day workshop will introduce organic and non organic farmers to a growing opportunity for organic forage seeds. There is strong demand and significant price premiums for organic forage seeds such as alfalfa, rye, and grasses from Canadian and U.S. seed businesses.
Schedule9:00-10:00 registration & coffee
10:00-3:30 invited speakers will cover topics such as seed bed preparation, managing weeds and disease, technical considerations and marketing opportunities.
FeesCost: $20, includes lunch
Additional InfoPre-registration is required

Organizer

OrganizerLaura Telford
Address Portage la Prairie, Manitoba Canada
Phone204 871-6600
EmailLaura.Telford@gov.mb.ca

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