Consumer demand for organically produced goods has shown double-digit growth during most years since the 1990s. Organic sales account for 4 percent of the food supply with organic agriculture occupying 0.7 percent of farmland in the United States.

Learn more about growing, storing and marketing potatoes, grains and hay in the Klamath Basin during this educational meeting hosted by Organic Valley. Successful organic farmers will discuss best practices they use to increase yields and profitability, Sarah Brown, of Oregon Tilth will review standards and strategies for growing the organic sector, and the NRCS will present programs available for organic production. This event is free of charge and a complimentary lunch will be provided.

Sponsored by Organic Valley, Malin Potato Co-op, Basin Fertilizer Company, and Oregon State University