Learn the basics of the USDA National Organic Program. Interactive presentation followed by Q&A for medicinal herb operations, greenhouses, organic wild harvesting, and certified forest grown. Updated state and federal cost-share programs, Certifying Agents available in western NC, as well as free organic certification consulting opportunities thru CFSA will be discussed.
For WNC Medicinal Herb Growers (also open to others interested in Organic Certification).
Hosted by NC Alternative Crops and Organics Program (NCSU Dept. Of Horticultural Science) and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA).
When: Friday, January 29, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST) - Add to Calendar
Where: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center - 455 Research Drive Mills River, NC 28759 - View Map
Please Register at the Eventbrite page link Here
Questions may be sent to Margaret_Bloomquist@ncsu.edu
