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SUMMARY:Organic Farm Tour\, Meal & Dance at Wagon Wheel Farm
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://ocia.org/event/organic-farm-tour-meal-dance-at-wagon-wheel-farm/
LOCATION:Wagon Wheel Farm\, 2281 Spur 12-B Road\, Bruno\, Nebraska\, 68014
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T182529Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ocia.org/event/midwest-mechanical-weed-control-field-day/
LOCATION:Iowa Stata University Horticulture Research Station\, 55519 170th Street\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20250710T150305Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Farm Tour with Larry Stanislav & Liz Sarno
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRefreshments will be served during the tour. \nAfterward\, 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!)
URL:https://ocia.org/event/organic-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Larry Stanislav and Liz Sarno’s Farm\, 4291 Road W\, Linwood\, Nebraska\, 68036
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20250331T212019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T151950Z
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SUMMARY:Transition To Organic Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this event.
URL:https://ocia.org/event/transition-to-organic-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Geiger Farm\, 2020 Raccoon Rd\, Robinson\, KS\, 66532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chelsea Priess":MAILTO:cpriess@ocia.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240804
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Farm Tour & Info Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ocia.org/event/transition-to-organic-farm-tour-info-session/
LOCATION:Geiger Farm\, 2020 Raccoon Rd\, Robinson\, KS\, 66532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20231004T182237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T163455Z
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SUMMARY:2024 OCIA AGMM
DESCRIPTION:OCIA International’s Annual General Membership Meeting will be held February 7-8\, 2024 at the Holiday Inn & Suites at Ameristar in Council Bluffs\, Iowa. Additional information about the AGMM can be found in the below packets. All accommodations must be booked separately from meeting registration. A block rate on rooms is available until January 16\, 2024. Please email market director Kelsey Sejkora at ksejkora@ocia.org for block rate link. \nAGMM 2024 Packet [English]   ||   AGMM 2024 Packet [Spanish] \nCan’t make it to the in-person meeting? Not a problem! All OCIA Chapter Members and Direct Associates are welcome to attend the AGMM virtually. Use the link below to register: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c82CIZ-iTNK1b3IUG4iOGA
URL:https://ocia.org/event/2024-annual-ocia-agmm/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220827T150000
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SUMMARY:Organic Farm Tour / August 27th\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Organic Farm Tour / August 27th\, 2022 \nOCIA Chapter 1 of Iowa is sponsoring a field day at Clear Creek Acres (Dan Fehr’s) farm on Saturday\, August 27 with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. The field day will include a tour of the farm\, lunch\, visits with seed and equipment suppliers and plenty of time to network with other organic farmers. Clear Creek Acres is located at 5727 440th St\, West Bend\, Iowa. Clear Creek Acres is a 4th generation organic farming operation and has been organic since the late 1990’s. They raise corn\, soybeans\, oats and alfalfa in a 4-year rotation. About ¼ of the acres are oats\, ¼ soybeans and ½ corn. For more information or questions about the Field Day\, contact: Dan Fehr 515-320-3830 or Jeff Kienast 515-370-2024. \n 
URL:https://ocia.org/event/organic-farm-tour-august-27th-2022/
LOCATION:5727 440th St\, West Bend\, Iowa\, 5727 440th St\, West Bend\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220828
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20220511T191324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T191324Z
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SUMMARY:OCIA Farm Starts / Terry Sheehan’s Organic Farm in Westlock\, AB
DESCRIPTION:OCIA Farm Starts / Terry Sheehan’s Organic Farm in Westlock\, AB / Aug 27\, 2022
URL:https://ocia.org/event/ocia-farm-starts-terry-sheehans-organic-farm-in-westlock-ab/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220821
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20220427T162602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T162602Z
UID:11057-1660953600-1661039999@ocia.org
SUMMARY:PFI Organic Farm tour with Scott and Shannon Koether on organic crops and grazing
DESCRIPTION:PFI Organic Farm tour with Scott and Shannon Koether on organic crops and grazing in IA / Aug 20\, 2022 https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/
URL:https://ocia.org/event/pfi-organic-farm-tour-with-scott-and-shannon-koether-on-organic-crops-and-grazing/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220821
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20220427T153501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T153501Z
UID:11041-1660953600-1661039999@ocia.org
SUMMARY:OCIA Farm Starts/KS 2 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCIA Farm Starts/KS 2 Annual Meeting in Marysville\, KS / Aug 20\, 2022
URL:https://ocia.org/event/ocia-farm-starts-ks-2-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20220511T191206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T191206Z
UID:11090-1659657600-1659743999@ocia.org
SUMMARY:OCIA Farm Starts / Steve Halter’s Organic Farm in Lamberton\, MN
DESCRIPTION:OCIA Farm Starts / Steve Halter’s Organic Farm in Lamberton\, MN / Aug 5\, 2022
URL:https://ocia.org/event/ocia-farm-starts-steve-halters-organic-farm-in-lamberton-mn/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220803
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20220427T153342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T153342Z
UID:11039-1659398400-1659484799@ocia.org
SUMMARY:PFI Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:PFI Farm Tour in Harlan\, IA / Aug 2\, 2022 https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/
URL:https://ocia.org/event/pfi-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20220713T205019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T205019Z
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SUMMARY:Grain Place Foundation Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Grain Place Foundation Field Day / July 16th\, 2022 in Marquette\, NE  /  http://www.grainplacefoundation.org/fieldday/
URL:https://ocia.org/event/grain-place-foundation-field-day/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220624
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20220427T162443Z
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UID:11055-1655942400-1656028799@ocia.org
SUMMARY:PFI Organic Farm tour with Sara and Bob Pearson on organic field crop
DESCRIPTION:PFI Organic Farm tour with Sara and Bob Pearson on organic field crops in IA / June 23\, 2022 https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/
URL:https://ocia.org/event/pfi-organic-farm-tour-with-sara-and-bob-pearson-on-organic-field-crop/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20220427T162243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T162243Z
UID:11053-1655424000-1655510399@ocia.org
SUMMARY:PFI Organic Farm tour with Kate Mendenhall at Okoboji Organics (livestock)
DESCRIPTION:PFI Organic Farm tour with Kate Mendenhall at Okoboji Organics (livestock) in IA / June 17\, 2022 https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/
URL:https://ocia.org/event/pfi-organic-farm-tour-with-kate-mendenhall-at-okoboji-organics-livestock/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20210722T165134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T181246Z
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SUMMARY:OCIA Eastern KS Chapter #2 Farm Tour (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:OCIA Eastern KS Chapter #2 Farm Tour (In-Person) August 20th\, 2021 10am-Noon Join OCIA KS #2 for a 10am farm tour of Jack and Deborah Geiger’s Farm at 2020 Raccoon Rd\, Robinson\, KS 66532 – Rain or shine. Lunch is provided and will follow. Please RSVP by August 18th for a meal count\, to Jackie Keller at kellerjackie99@gmail.com or by phone at 785-633-4621. A chapter meeting for chapter members only will follow at 1pm.
URL:https://ocia.org/event/ocia-eastern-ks-chapter-2-farm-tour-in-person/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20210408T195623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T195623Z
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SUMMARY:OCIA Organic Farm Starts Series Goes Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join OCIA staff and certified organic board members on May 4th\, 2021 for a virtual\, OCIA Organic Farm Starts Series from noon-3pm (CST). The certification process will be discussed and organic farmers will share their experiences and answer questions. Click the link below to register. \nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/p7EE4WV
URL:https://ocia.org/event/ocia-organic-farm-starts-series-goes-virtual/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200815T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20200728T191239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T191239Z
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SUMMARY:OCIA Nebraska #1 Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Organic Farm Tour Saturday\, August 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. \n  \nTour starts at 2:00 p.m. at Larry Stanislav’s farm two miles north of Abie\, Neb.  Stanislav will discuss his cultural practice managing weeds and reduce tillage with the use of an AFI flamer.  He will also tell us how he incorporates cover crops and livestock in his crop rotation for nitrogen and reduction of soil erosion. \nAt 3:30 pm participants will tour Randy Fendrich’s organic farm three miles south/east of the Stanislav farm.  Fendrich will discuss his cultural practices and crop rotation using a 12-row flamer/cultivator and share his soil-health building program.  Fendrich will talk about his succession plan bringing his daughter into the farming operation and how he is mentoring others. \n  \nSpeaker:  UNL Charles Shapiro\, Emeritus Professor\, Soil Scientist – Crop Nutrition will discuss the Nebraska Soil Health Task Force and the healthy soils initiative. \n  \nVISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: Sponsored by Nebraska OCIA: https://www.nebraskaocia.org/ \n  \nContact Kim Mosel 402-620-2701 ociane1@yahoo.com for information or questions on certification and organic practices. \n  \nContact Liz Sarno for farm tour information: 402-309-0944. \nRefreshments will be available. \n  \n  \nthank you\, \nKim Mosel\nProgram Administrator\nOrganic Crop Improvement Association NE Chapter #1\n86536 State Spur 45A\nPage\, NE  68766 \n1-402-620-2701 \nociane1@yahoo.com  \nwww.nebraskaocia.org \n  \n“Like our Facebook Page to keep informed” Nebraska OCIA Chapter #1“ \n  \nCall \nSend SMS \nAdd to Skype \nYou’ll need Skype CreditFree via Skype
URL:https://ocia.org/event/ocia-nebraska-1-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20200225T204415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T204415Z
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SUMMARY:OCIA Organic Farm Starts Series
DESCRIPTION:Geiger Farm\n2020 Raccoon Rd.\nRobinson\, KS 66532 \nRSVP to info@ocia.org
URL:https://ocia.org/event/ocia-organic-farm-starts-series/
LOCATION:Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203521
CREATED:20190926T143800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T143800Z
UID:732-1567864800-1567872000@ocia.org
SUMMARY:Eastern Kansas #2 Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ocia.org/event/eastern-kansas-2-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Jackie Keller’s Farm\, 2222 SW Glick Rd.\, Topeka\, KS\, 66614-9782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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