OCIA

Gary F. Zimmer two day Workshop
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-02-26 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 1400 8th Ave NW,, Aberdeen, SD, 57401, United States
Held at Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen SD 57401
A two-day workshop by famed biological farming expert Gary F. Zimmer. Come and learn the secrets of sustainable and profitable biological agriculture from those who are doing it! February 25-26, 2025. Registration starts at 8 AM, with the presentation from 9 AM to 5 PM both days. Noon and evening meals, plus snack breaks, are included. Discounts are available for early registration. Contact wsecker@venturecomm.net for more information, or text or call 605-282-9513.
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Link to registration form: https://docs.google.com/…/16fznZc0oRLCWAPOlIz6M…/edit…
Check out Gary’s ag consulting business at https://zimmerag.com/

Organic Office Hours- OCIA
2025-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Nebraska
Organic Crop Certification Made Simple
Monthly Office Hours
???? Thinking about organic certification but not sure where to start?
Join us for our free monthly webinar, where we simplify the process with an organic certification specialist.
What to Expect:
✅ Expert insights on recordkeeping, certification, and developing your organic system plan
✅ What to expect from your organic inspection
✅ Live Q&A—bring your questions!
Event Details:
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Natural Products Expo West
2025-03-05 08:00 - 2025-03-07 17:00 | Anaheim Convention Center

Organic Workshop
2025-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Pottorf Hall, 710 Avery Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66503, United States

Organic Office Hours- OCIA
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Nebraska
Organic Crop Certification Made Simple
Monthly Office Hours
???? Thinking about organic certification but not sure where to start?
Join us for our free monthly webinar, where we simplify the process with an organic certification specialist.
What to Expect:
✅ Expert insights on recordkeeping, certification, and developing your organic system plan
✅ What to expect from your organic inspection
✅ Live Q&A—bring your questions!
Event Details:
???? When: The last Wednesday of every month (Recurring Monthly)
???? Where: Online Click here to join
???? Whether you’re just exploring, already making the transition, or ready to apply for organic certification we’re here to help.

Transition To Organic Farm Tour
2025-08-02 09:00 - 17:30 | Geiger Farm, 2020 Raccoon Rd, Robinson, KS, 66532, United States
Click here to register for this event.

Organic Farm Tour with Larry Stanislav & Liz Sarno
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Larry Stanislav and Liz Sarno’s Farm, 4291 Road W, Linwood, Nebraska, 68036
Join us for a tour of Larry Stanislav and Liz Sarno’s organic farm near Linwood, where they’ll share insights on their innovative strip cropping system for corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. Learn about their farm equipment, Devon cattle herd, and their journey of reinventing the farm through retirement and collaboration with new business partners.
Refreshments will be served during the tour.
Afterward, you’re welcome to continue the conversation over an optional lunch/social hour at Abie’s Place in Abie. (Please note: Lunch is not sponsored or organized by Nebraska OCIA—we just enjoy the extra time to connect!)

Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
2025-08-20 08:00 - 16:30 | Iowa Stata University Horticulture Research Station, 55519 170th Street, Ames, IA, 50010, United States

Organic Farm Tour, Meal & Dance at Wagon Wheel Farm
2025-08-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Wagon Wheel Farm, 2281 Spur 12-B Road, Bruno, Nebraska, 68014
Join us for a memorable evening at Michael and Karen Ostry’s Wagon Wheel Farm near Bruno!Start with a guided tour of their certified organic operation, where you’ll learn how they grow organic grain and hay to feed their own pasture-raised poultry, hogs, and beef cattle. They’ll also share how they direct-market their meats and mix a variety of custom feeds available for sale.After the tour, enjoy a meal and stay for a dance to cap off the night!

Transition to Organic Farming Conference
2025-12-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, 1071 County Rd G, Ithaca, 68033, United States
Are you interested in learning more about organic farming, are in the transition process or are already a certified organic producer? We invite you to join us for our third annual “Transition to Organic Farming” conference on December 2, 2025, at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead.
This is a great event that brings together producers, extension, industry, non-profits, and researchers. Online registration is now open and is free due to funding from our sponsors, the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and Nebraska Extension.
Click here to register:
https://enreec.unl.edu/2025-transition-to-organic-farming-conference/
Would you like to be an exhibitor at the conference? Please click on the link below to reserve your table by November 25.
https://cvent.me/x9WaRG

Organic Seed Starting and Transplants
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Are you interested in improving your organic seed starting and transplanting techniques? Join SDSPA for this informative and practical webinar designed for organic and transitioning growers. Michelle Grosek, from Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, SD will share best practices for starting your own transplants, managing inputs organically, and optimizing germination and plant health for successful field planting.
Our expert speaker will share farm-based methods and practical tips tailored to South Dakota and Upper Plains conditions. Whether you’re a beginning grower or looking to refine your current practices, this webinar will help you start strong next season.
To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RR6EqDYKTfyMi_cPn5H5Zw#/registration

Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer for Organic Feedstuffs
2025-12-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Do you grow and sell feed-grade ingredients or products? Looking to find new business partners to buy U.S. grown feed-grade ingredients?
Join the Organic Trade Association and our partners for our first-ever Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer on December 10, 2025 as a part of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
What is a Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer: An online event for organic buyers and sellers – think online speed dating to support expansion of the U.S. organic supply chain! This mixer we’re focused on the organic feedstuffs market.
Who Can Register: Any business (buyers) sourcing U.S.-grown feed-grade ingredients and products, and any farmer/producer (sellers) of U.S.-grown organic or transitional feed-grade ingredients and products. Open to anyone in the U.S.! Regions are not limited.

Why: Support the domestic supply chain by sourcing feedstuffs from domestic producers

How: Register here. Our team of experts will craft a custom schedule for each registrant. Complete schedules will be shared with registrants by December 7, 2025.
Space is limited – sign up today!
REGISTER NOW: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBCCHNL
This mixer is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (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).

Simplifying the Paperwork: Recordkeeping Strategies for Organic Farmers
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Nebraska
Who: Farmers – organic and those interested in transitioning to organic
When: Dec. 10 from 2 to 3:30 pm ET
Cost: $0
To register and see the agenda: https://www.nationalorganiccoalition.org/events
Event Description:
Recordkeeping is one of the biggest hurdles in organic certification, and for some farmers, it’s a reason to avoid or even abandon the process. This interactive session will put the focus on farmers, creating space to share firsthand experiences and practical strategies for streamlining recordkeeping and reducing the stress of compliance.
Join us to:

Hear directly from organic farmers about the tools and practices that have worked for them.
Participate in breakout sessions to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from peers.
Discuss how simplifying recordkeeping can help build a more inclusive and supportive organic community.

This session is designed to spark a larger conversation about reducing paperwork burdens across the organic system. Come prepared to share, listen, and collaborate as we work toward solutions that make organic certification more accessible for all.
This event is part of the Seeds for Success series in partnership with Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Farmers Association

2026 - OCIA AGMM Lincoln Nebraska
2026-02-12 | 5865 Boboli Ln, Lincoln, NE 68516, 5865 Boboli Ln,, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
2026 – OCIA AGMM
Zoom Option – will be available with voting rights.
Book your group rate for OCIA February Group
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Event Summary:
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Residence Inn by Marriott Lincoln South for 119.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book : Tuesday, January 13, 2026: (402) 423-1555

Book your group rate for OCIA February Group
2026 AGMM Packet – English
2026 AGMM Packet – Spanish
