Sustainable Agriculture in Nebraska
2005-07-08
How does on become organically certified? What groups in Nebraska promote sustainable agriculture? Where can you get information about sustainable agriculture? And what federal programs are available to help teach sustainable agriculture concepts? These video clips will provide an overview to sustainable agriculture efforts underway in the state. You will get a chance to review the current SARE program and hear from a wide variety of organizations which provide assistance to local producers.
List of Events
Introduction/Overview
Jim Peterson, Nebraska SARE Coordinator
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SARE Farmer Grants
Joan Benjamin, Farmer/Rancher Grant Program Coordinator
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The Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Socitey
Paul Rohrbaugh, Executive Secretary of the Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society.
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The Center for Rural Affairs
Michael Holton, Director, Rural Opportunities Program, Center for Rural Affairs
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Question and Answer
Panel answers questions form the audience
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Organic Certification
Colleen Schroeder, Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA)
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Nebraska Cooperative Development Center
Elaine Cranford, Nebraska Cooperative Development Center
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SARE SAN, AFTRA and AFSIC Information Systems
Joan Benjamin, Farmer/Rancher Grant Program Coordinator
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Wrap up
Jim Peterson, Nebraska SARE Coordinator
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