2015 Alternative Agriculture

2015 Alternative Agriculture
Field Day and Producer Workshops
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Alan T. Busby Farm— 5124 Goller Road
Jefferson City, Missouri
Morning Workshops
(see workshop agendas on the back page)
9 a.m.—12 p.m. (lunch provided)
Limited to 25 people per workshop — Registration fee: $10 per person (to pay for materials)
Workshop 1
Internal Parasites
of Goats, Sheep and Cattle
Workshop 2
Organic Vegetable Production
Workshop 3
Organic Pest Management
Dr. Jeremy Powell and
Dr. Thomas Yazwinksi
University of Arkansas
Department of Animal Science
Learn the basics of parasitology
diagnostics and receive hands-on training in laboratory techniques for fecal
egg flotation and egg counts.
Dr. Touria Eaton, State Extension
Specialist, Horticulture
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Dr. Jaime Piñero, State Extension Specialist,
Integrated Pest Management
Scott Thellman
Juniper Hill Farms, Lawrence, Kansas
Learn about vegetable production, food
systems and the economics of growing.
and Dr. Zelalem Mersha, State Extension
Specialist, Plant Pathology
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Learn about effective insect and disease
management using organic approaches.
FREE Field Day Tours • 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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DEMONSTRATIONS:
• Multispecies Grazing
• Organic Blueberries
• No-till Pumpkin Production
• Organic Pest Management
• FINCA Garden
• Native Plants/Pollinators
• Silvopasture
• Solar Energy
• Disease Management in Sweet Corn
• Small Ruminant Parasite Management
• Cover Crops
• Composting/Compost Teas
Promoting Sustainable and Organic Agriculture for Small Farms
Lincoln University is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Additional Information About the Workshops and Field Day
Directions to Alan T. Busby Research Farm
From Jefferson City: Take Hwy 54 West towards Lake of the
Ozarks. Proceed approximately five miles and turn left onto Goller
Road. The farm entrance is located .1 mile from Hwy 54. Turn right
and proceed down the lane to the main building.
Workshop Agendas
Workshop 1. Internal Parasites of Goats, Sheep and Cattle:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.
Parasitology Diagnostics – Fecal Egg Floatations and Egg Counts
Parasites of Small Ruminants – Treatment and Control
Parasites of Cattle – Treatment and Control
Lunch and Adjourn
Workshop 2. Vegetable Production:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Insights on Developing Opportunities for Vegetable Producers - Dr. Touria Eaton
Break
Increasing Acreage, Production, and the Profitability of Vegetable Crops - Mr. Scott Thellman
Questions and Answer Session
Lunch and Adjourn
Workshop 3. Organic Pest Management:
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Prevention and Organic Management of Vegetable Diseases - Dr. Zelalem Mersha
Break
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Using Mass Trapping and Trap Cropping to control Insect Pests Organically - Dr. Jaime Pinero
Questions and Answer Session
Lunch and Adjourn
Field Day Tours • 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
For quick registration for Workshops and/or Field Day, return this form by attaching it to an email message addressed
to: [email protected] call/fax (see below), or mail the completed registration form to the address below:
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension c/o Regina Thompson
900 Chestnut Street; Allen Hall Room 109 • Jefferson City, MO 65101
FAX: (573) 681-5313 Email: [email protected] Phone: (573) 681-5312
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