Press Release

Organic Farming Field Day and Workshop July 22

Oklahoma’s only certified organic public agricultural research facility has more to share than ever.

This year, the Lane Ag Center’s annual organic field day will feature a workshop and “train-the-trainer” session, enabling both growers and those who assist them to learn more about the transition to organic farming. 

The Lane Ag Center will share the results of its seven-year old organic agriculture research program at a workshop and field day beginning at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, at the Wes Watkins Agricultural Research Center in Lane.

The field day begins with a workshop focusing on insect, disease and weed pest issues.  John Damicone, Professor of Plant Pathology at OSU, will lead off with a discussion of foliar disease control for organic vegetable production.

Other workshop topics include integrated pest management for vegetable and fruit production (Donn Johnson, Professor of Entomology at the University of Arkansas), and weed control issues and options for organic vegetable production (Charles Webber III, Agronomist with USDA-ARS, and Jim Shrefler, Area Horticulturist with OSU).

A free meal will follow the afternoon workshop, with time to visit with scientists and fellow growers.  Following the meal, a tour of research and demonstration field projects will begin, with scientists briefly discussing project goals and results.  The program will wrap up around 8 PM.

The field day is free, but those planning to attend should call 580.889.7343 to enable a head count for meal planning purposes.

Professional agriculturists, including County Extension Educators, should note that a special morning session on teaching and training others about organic agriculture will take place the same day. Those interested should call Janelle Malone at 405.744.3669 for additional information.

The field day will be held rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair, and wear shoes appropriate for walking in fields.

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