OTTER CREEK ORGANIC FIELD DAY 2016 EVENT PROGRAM

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1 OTTER CREEK ORGANIC FIELD DAY 2016 EVENT PROGRAM MidwesternBioAg.com

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS About Midwestern BioAg... 1 Event Map... 2 Schedule of Events... 3 Session Details...4 Midwestern BioAg s Organic-Allowed Products: Organic-Allowed Dry Fertilizer Blends...6 Organic-Allowed Fertilizer Ingredients...6 Organic-Allowed Liquid Fertilizers... 7 Organic-Allowed Calcium & Liming Products...8 Organic-Allowed Livestock Nutrition Products...8 Fall Prepay Specials...9 ABOUT MIDWESTERN BIOAG For over 30 years, Midwestern BioAg has helped producers improve farm yields sustainably through comprehensive, wholefarm management. Our full line of proven, proprietary products feeds the soil an optimum, balanced diet that supports soil life. In turn, farmers improve margins by growing healthier, more nutrientdense crops. With our animal nutrition products, livestock producers can then fill any remaining nutritional needs, again benefiting from an improved bottom line. By supporting the farm as a system, farmers, livestock and consumers all benefit through improved food nutritional quality and lowered environmental impacts. At Midwestern BioAg, we service conventional and organic operations, large and small. We support all types of crops, as well as livestock MidwesternBioAg.com Midwestern BioAg, Inc. 1

3 FIELD DAY MAP Corn Plot Cover Crops Registration Hwy. 130 Hwy. 130 Hwy. 130 Hwy. 130 Hwy. 130 Hwy. 130 Hwy OTTER CREEK ORGANIC FIELD DAY

4 OTTER CREEK ORGANIC FIELD DAY Schedule of Events 10:00... Registration 10:15...Tony Michaels Welcome 10:25... Gary Zimmer Welcome 10:45...Presentations, Round One Tent 1...Profitability Starts with Soil Health Tent 2...Organic Weed & Pest Management Tent 3... Large-Scale Organic Vegetable Production Tent 4...Transitioning to Organic Agriculture Tent 5... Product Information Tent 11:30... Lunch, Main Tent 12:15... Presentations, Round Two Tent 1...Profitability Starts with Soil Health Tent 2...Organic Nitrogen Management Tent 3...Organic Crop & Milk Marketing Panel Tent 4... Organic Dairy Management Tent 5... Product Information Tent 1:15... Presentations, Round Three Tent 1...Profitability Starts with Soil Health Tent 2...Organic Weed & Pest Management Tent 3... Large-Scale Organic Vegetable Production Tent 4...Transitioning to Organic Agriculture Tent 5... Product Information Tent 2:15... Presentations, Round Four Tent 1...Profitability Starts with Soil Health Tent 2...Organic Nitrogen Management Tent 3...Organic Crop & Milk Marketing Panel Tent 4... Organic Dairy Management Tent 5... Product Information Tent 3:15... Closing & Farm Walk with Gary Zimmer 3:45... Adjourn Midwestern BioAg, Inc. 3

5 SESSION DETAILS Profitability Starts with Soil Health Tent 1, 10:45, 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 Healthy, biologically active soils are the main driver of organic farming success. Join Midwestern BioAg consultants Firman Hershberger and Brandon Meiners in the soil pit to take a closer look at soil health and the benefits it brings to the farm increased nutrient availability, reduced weed and pest pressure and more productive crops. Organic Nitrogen Management Tent 2, 12:15 & 2:15 While some nitrogen can be purchased as fertilizer, the majority of organic nitrogen must be managed on the farm. Midwestern BioAg s Leilani Zimmer-Durand and Alan Kauffman will detail the pros and cons of organic nitrogen sources, including diverse, tight crop rotations and well-managed cover crops. Organic Weed & Pest Management Tent 2, 10:45 & 1:15 Forgoing crop protection chemicals can be challenging, but there are many other tools available to keep crop performance strong. In this session, Midwestern BioAg s Andy Glodowski will provide insight on organic weed and pest management and how tools like equipment and cover crops can support crop performance. Andy will be joined by Brian Zabel, Otter Creek field manager, who will walk through the weed control equipment used at Otter Creek Farms and answer questions from guests. Organic Crop & Milk Marketing Panel Tent 3, 12:15 & 2:15 Learn the ins and outs of organic crop and milk marketing from industry experts on our marketing panel. We will be joined by Mercaris, Organic Valley and Midwestern BioAg consultant and organic farmer Ray Yokiel to learn how to get the best return from organic and transitional products. 4 OTTER CREEK ORGANIC FIELD DAY

6 Large-Scale Organic Vegetable Production Tent 3, 10:45 & 1:15 In this session, Midwestern BioAg vegetable experts Mark Klish and Tom Shibley will cover the essentials of large-scale organic vegetable production. Mark and Tom will discuss organic growing challenges and how growers can navigate them profitably. Topics include cover crops, fertilizer and tillage. Transitioning to High-Production Organic Ag Tent 4, 10:45 & 1:15 In this session, Midwestern BioAg s Ben Bartlett will discuss the transition process and the tools available to help growers transition smoothly and successfully. Ben will detail how organic farmers can improve soil productivity, control weeds and maximize yields both during and after the transition process. Organic Dairy Management Tent 4, 12:15 & 2:15 A systems-approach to herd management can pay dividends on organic dairies. Join Midwestern BioAg s Dave Meidl and Rachel Dick to learn how forage quality improvements can lead to many benefits, including improved production, herd health and reduced purchased mineral costs. Product Information Tent Tent 5, all day Stop by our product tent to chat with representatives from Midwestern BioAg, QLF Agronomy, Organic Valley, Mercaris and Lemken. Staff will be on-hand all day to answer questions about organic-allowed products, marketing and organic farming equipment. Midwestern BioAg, Inc. 5

7 Midwestern BioAg s Organic-Allowed Dry Fertilizer Blends In high-production organic agriculture, crop yields can match those seen on conventional farms. You can maximize organic production with balanced fertilizers that eliminate yield-limiting factors and support plant health. Following a soil test, we ll help you identify nutrient deficiencies in the soil and correct them with a blend that includes all the nutrients your crop needs. Whether you plan to grow row crops, small grains or forages, our fertilizer blends can build soil organic matter and nutrient availability to help you improve yields. Midwestern BioAg s Organic-Allowed Dry Fertilizer Ingredients At Midwestern BioAg, we select the highest-quality, most plantavailable ingredients for all our fertilizer blends. MicroHume : MicroHume is a homogenized micronutrient blend that provides calcium, sulfate sulfur, boron, copper, manganese and zinc. Blended with humates for enhanced nutrient availability, this low-ph micronutrient package helps keep nutrients available throughout the season. MicroHume is OMRI-listed for use on organic farms. HumaCal : HumaCal is a carbon-based, pelletized nutrient package containing humates, calcium sulfate, and calcium carbonate. An excellent source of available calcium and sulfur, HumaCal is easy to apply and blend with other fertilizers and is OMRI-listed. Chicken Manure Crumbles: A natural source of plant nutrients and organic matter, crumbles help support both crop performance and soil life. They provide unique forms of plantavailable NPK, soluble calcium and trace minerals. Phosphate Rock: Phosphate rock provides crops with slowrelease phosphorus, calcium, sulfur and trace minerals. Potassium Sulfate ( S): Potassium sulfate is a stable, slow-release potassium and sulfate sulfur source with low chloride levels (<1%). Intrepid Granular Trio ( S-11Mg): Intrepid Granular Trio, or sulfate of potash magnesia, is a low-chloride, OMRIlisted potassium fertilizer. It is an excellent plant-available 6 OTTER CREEK ORGANIC FIELD DAY

8 magnesium source. Its combination of soluble and slowrelease nutrients support crop production season-long. SuperCal SO4 : SuperCal, or pelletized gypsum, provides 21% calcium and 17% sulfate sulfur. These pellets hold together for accurate application but break down quickly in the soil for improved nutrient uptake. Feather Meal (13-0-0): Feather meal is an OMRI-listed nitrogen source derived from premium-quality feather, blood and meat meal, which also supplies chelated calcium to crops. Feather meal helps stimulate soil life and promotes plant nutrient uptake. Midwestern BioAg s Organic-Allowed Liquid Fertilizers We carry a complete line of liquid products, including liquid carbonbased fertilizers (L-CBF) and soil stimulants. Whether you need a stand-alone starter, want to enhance your nitrogen program or need a foliar application to boost forage production after cutting, we can help. L-CBF TerraFed : L-CBF TerraFed is a liquid carbonbased fertilizer derived from sugar cane molasses. It delivers quality plant nutrients in a cane-molasses base to stimulate soil biology in early spring and cycle nutrients in the soil. TerraFed is OMRI-listed for use on organic farms. Kelpak: Kelpak is a liquid seaweed concentrate derived from Ecklonia maxima kelp. It is a natural and unique source of Auxins and Cytokinins, a group of plant growth bioregulators that are proven to have a number of beneficial physiological effects on plants. Kelpak helps promote root development and increases root tip growth for better plant nutrient and water uptake, and is organic-approved by WSDA NOP. Grower s Secret Nitrogen (12-0-0): Grower s Secret Nitrogen is an OMRI-listed, water-soluble nitrogen product derived from soy protein hydrolysate. It can be used as a nitrogen source in organic and conventional production to help plants grow quickly, increase seed and fruit production, and improve plant quality and appearance. Midwestern BioAg, Inc. 7

9 Midwestern BioAg s Organic-Allowed Calcium & Liming Products Our soil amendments can correct nutrient deficiencies and improve ph to grow higher-yielding, healthier crops. OrganiCal : OrganiCal contains 24% calcium, 4% sulfur, and humates to help improve crop quality, yield, and soil structure. OrganiCal is OMRI-listed and includes two calcium sources finely ground gypsum and 300-mesh high calcium lime. Gypsum: Gypsum provides calcium and sulfur, two essential nutrients for plant performance and yield. High-Calcium Lime: High-calcium lime can increase soil ph and crop yields. The added calcium in high-calcium lime can also improve nutrient availability and overall plant health. Midwestern BioAg s Organic-Allowed Livestock Nutrition Products Healthy livestock are productive livestock. At Midwestern BioAg, we re conscious of top-line production and bottom-line costs. Through our forage program, we take a systems approach to herd management to help you grow better quality, higher-yielding forages that reduce your dependency on supplemental feeds and minerals. Following forage analysis, our nutrition specialists will work with you to ensure your feeding program is balanced and complete. Our complete line of organic-allowed nutrition products are designed to help you maximize return on feed inputs and increase production across your operation. Stop by our Organic Dairy Management tent (tent 4) to learn more about our organic dairy products and services. 8 OTTER CREEK ORGANIC FIELD DAY

10 TWO OPTIONS FOR FALL SAVINGS 1. Lock In Your Fertilizer Prices for Fall Delivery Place your order today and lock in prices for fall delivery on bulk blended fertilizers, Bio-Cal and OrganiCal. Products will be priced according to published price list in effect on the date order is booked. Delivery must be taken by December 31, 2016 to ensure price eligibility. 2. Prepay Fertilizer, Soil Amendments & Inoculant Save up to 5% on fertilizer, soil amendments and inoculant ordered, prepaid in full prior to delivery and delivered by December 31, Discounts will be taken from the published price on the date the order is received. Orders prepaid and not delivered by December 31 will be subject to the price in effect on the date of delivery. Accounts must be current for discounts to apply; discounts do not stack with other Midwestern BioAg offers. Fertilizer & Soil Amendment Discounts: Prepaid by 8/25 Prepaid by 9/25 Bulk Blended Fertilizers (excludes 50 pound bags) 5% off 3% off Bulk L-CBF orders (full totes and bulk delivery by QLF) 5% off 3% off Bio-Cal 5% off 3% off OrganiCal 5% off 3% off Inoculant Discounts: Prepaid by 8/25 Prepaid by 9/25 Fermentation Plus Dry Granular (50 pound bag) $8 off/bag $8 off/bag Fermentation Plus WS (55 gram pouch) $8 off/pouch $8 off/pouch Fermentation Plus WS (1.1 kilo pail) $100 off/pail $100 off/pail PRO-PLUS High Moisture Grain Inoculant (125 gram packet) $4 off/packet $4 off/packet PRO-PLUS High Moisture Grain Inoculant (2.5 kilogram bag) $80 off/bag $80 off/bag Contact your Midwestern BioAg consultant or call to place your order today! Midwestern BioAg, Inc. 9

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