2007 Understanding Organics & Grazing
February 14-16, 2007, Alfred State College, Alfred, NY
March 6-8, 2007, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
NOFA Vermont, in partnership with Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS) of Cornell University, was pleased to host two initial conferences designed to educate extension personnel, veterinarians, nutritionists, and other professionals working with organic or transitioning livestock producers.
These conferences, funded in part through a Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NESARE), focused on the comprehensive nuts and bolts of organic livestock production and served as the platform for future resources and trainings provided opportunities to develop a basic foundation in organic livestock production or expand on existing knowledge for the experienced participant.
These events qualified for Continuing Education Credit/Professional Development Units and provided a classroom style learning, interactive problem solving and networking opportunities.
Below are links to relevant conference materials; including handouts and PowerPoints from the conference.
- Conference Brochure
- Course Descriptions
- Speaker Bios
- Sponsor List
- Additional Handouts
- Course Description
Below is the 2007 Conference Agenda with links to presentation handouts, PowerPoints, etc.
Day One
History and Basic Principles of Organic Agriculture and the National Organic Program
Keynote Address
Lawrence Andres, Canadian organic dairy farmer and founder of Harmony Organics
Abstract
Jim Riddle, Organic Outreach Coordinator, University of Minnesota
Abstract | Power Point Allowed, Restricted and Prohibited Materials for Use on Organic Farms
Brian Baker, Research Director, Organic Materials Review Institute
Abstract | Power Point U.S Perspective of Health Management on Organic Farms and the Philosophy of Organic Farming
Jim Gardiner, Organic Dairy Producer
Power Point eOrganic - A New National Extension Service Information Network for Organic Agriculture
Jim Riddle
Abstract Sponsored by Organic Valley
Organic Dairy Quality Premium Program
Peter Miller, Alfred
Power Point Practical Animal Health Approaches on the Organic Dairy
Dr. Paul Detloff, University of New Hampshire
Day Two
| Agro Ecology of Livestock Health: The Multi-Prong Approach Dr.Hubert Karreman, PennDutch Cow Care Abstract | Power Point |
| Animal Welfare and the Organic Dairy Dr. Juan Velez, Aurora Organic Dairy Abstract | Power Point |
| Integrated Parasite Management for Ruminant Livestock Dr. Anne Wells, Springpond Holistic Animal Health Abstract | Power Point |
| Sponsored by Stonyfield Farm Healthy Soils Make Healthy Forages Gary Zimmer, Midwestern Bio-Ag Power Point |
| Homeopathy in Organic Dairy Practice Trevor Adams, Alfred Abstract | Power Point |
| Homeopathy in Organic Dairy Practice Sue Miles, UNH |
| Healthy Feed Makes Healthy Livestock Jerry Brunetti, Agri-Dynamics (Due to illness Jerry Brunetti was unable to present) |
| Sponsored by Horizon Organic Biologics and Botanicals and Their Use in Livestock Care Dr. Hubert Karreman Power Point |
| Homeopathy and the HAWL program in the UK Trevor Adams, Alfred Abstract | Power Point |
| Homeopathy and the HAWL program in the UK Sue Miles, UNH Power Point |
| Understanding the Pasture Standards for Livestock and the Basics of Grazing Sarah Flack, NOFA Vermont Abstract | Power Point |
Day Three
| Basic Clinical Trial Design and Considerations for Conduction On-Farm Evaluations of Complementary Therapy Dr. Ynte Schukken, Quality Milk Production Services Abstract | Power Point |
| Field Trip 1: Livestock health Case Studies at Chuck Deichmann's farm Field Trip 2: Organic Dairy Certification Plans: hear about the organic transition plans for the land and the livestock at Alfred State College |
Additional Handouts
- Can You Clone and Organic Cow? Jim Riddle
- Estimating Forage Intake
- Organic Livestock Research Survey
- Troubleshooting Milk Flavor Problems
- Pasture Fact Sheet
- University of New Hampshire Celebrates Organic Dairy Farm
- Validus Dairy Animal Welfare Review