If you’re considering transitioning your farm to organic production, we have an event coming up in November that’s perfect for you! The Indiana Organic Network and Marbleseed are teaming up to host an Organic University event in Indiana at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on November 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event is designed to give farmers the tools, connections, and knowledge needed to jump into organic transition. The day is structured to benefit both specialty crop growers and grain growers. The morning begins with talks on soil health and organic regulations applicable to all types of crops. Concurrent breakout sessions will follow in the afternoon to cater to the specific needs of specialty crops and grain crops. We are grateful to have folks like Dan Perkins of Perkins Good Earth Farm in De Motte, IN; Sam Oschwald-Tilton, Organic Agriculture Professional with Glacial Drift Enterprises; Jenn Whaley, General Manager with OnMark Certification Services; and Tay Fatke, Farmer Education Manager with Marbleseed, on our schedule for the morning. These folks will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience related to organic production in the Midwest to this event.
Speakers featured on the specialty crops track include Chris Adair, manager of the Purdue Student Farm in West Lafayette, IN; Dan Perkins, and Laura Ingwell, Fruit and Vegetable Pest Management researcher and extension specialist with Purdue Entomology. Attendees will learn about weed management, integrated pest management, and post-harvest handling strategies for organic vegetable crops.
Speakers featured on the grain crops track include Leon Atwell, Kansas farmer and part of Organic Farmers’ Agency for Relationship Marketing (OFARM), and a panel of Indiana grain producers that will discuss organic weed management and marketing.
This event is free to attend, thanks to support from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and the Indiana Organic Network. Registration can be completed at https://marbleseed.salsalabs.org/ou_indiana/index.html
We hope to see you there!
