WORKSHOP SESSION ONE: 11:00 A.M.
Ecological Approaches to Farming: Models and Practices for a Sustainable System
Mary Fund & Ed Reznicek, KRC
Explore how more diversity in farming–extended crop rotations, cover crops, grazing systems, organic practices, and more–provides our best insurance for meeting social, environmental economic, and economic goals.
Trends in the Production and Marketing of Grassfed Beef
Jason Schmidt, KRC
Whether you’re a producer or consumer, you’ll learn something from this overview of the history, science, production and marketing of grassfed beef.
WORKSHOP SESSION TWO: 2:20 P.M.
Hoop Houses 101
Dan Nagengast, KRC
Seasonal high tunnels will be an important part of future food production, promising longer growing seasons, protection from weather and pest problems, and ensuring quality products. Learn about construction and management.
WORKSHOP SESSION THREE: 3:30 P.M.
Production and Marketing of Grass-fed Beef in Kansas
moderator: Jason Schmidt, KRC
Listen to a discussion among current Kansas grass-fed beef producers of their production and marketing strategies.
