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With more than 22,600 farms and 4.6 million acres of farmland, South Carolina is driven by agriculture. Agribusiness (agriculture + forestry) is the state’s No. 1 industry, accounting for nearly 260,000 jobs and $51.8 billion in annual economic impact.

CFSA Organic Certification Field Day

September 25, 2015

Registration: $10, space is limited

Please join Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and SC Experts for an Organic Certification Field Day. The field day will take place at Pelion High School & WP Rawl Farm, beginning at Pelion High School.

Pelion High School: 600 Lydia Dr, Pelion, SC 29123
WP Rawl Farm: 225 Harvey Berry Rd, Pelion, SC 29123

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Organic Certification and Regulations: Ryan Merck, Organic Certification Program Coordinator, Clemson University
  • Meeting the NOP Soil Management Standards: Keith Baldwin, Farm Services Coordinator, CFSA
  • Pest Management Planning for you Organic System Plan: Karen McSwain, Farm Services Director, CFSA
  • Allowable and Prohibited Inputs: Karen McSwain, Farm Services Director, CFSA
  • Challenges and Success: Ben DuBard, Organic Farm Manager, WP RAWL
  • Mock Inspection: Sarah Morrison, Organic Inspector, Clemson University
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