Organic Production Assistance Program

The organic production consultation services provide dedicated organic technical assistance to Kentucky farmers who are currently using or interested in adopting or expanding organic practices.   

OAK’s Organic Production Specialist is available to deliver one-on-one remote and on-farm consultations and respond to production-related inquiries from commercial farmers and market gardeners. Organic production support is available in the following areas: 

• Crop planning

• Cover crops

• Weed management

• Pest and disease management

• Nutrient budgeting

• Soil testing assistance and interpretation

• Recommendation on input sourcing

• High tunnel management

• Equipment, infrastructure and tool recommendation

• Integrated crop livestock systems

• Livestock and grazing management

This service is for commercial farms that are or are planning to sell their products. It is accessible to experienced or beginning farmers in both certified organic and conventional crop and livestock operations. An OAK Membership is not required. A developed farm business plan is strongly encouraged.

To request an Organic Production Consultation, proceed to fill out the form below

It will take you 10 minutes to complete this questionnaire.
Submission of this form does not guarantee assistance.

Learn more at www.oak-ky.org

 

The Organic Production Specialist will collaboratively develop plans and help track their progress to help farms reach their production goals. To further support production success, farmers can also expect to receive useful resources and referrals to OAK’s agricultural assistance partners, including cooperative extension, NRCS and other organizations.

This service is for commercial farms and market gardens that are or are planning to sell their products. It is accessible to experienced or beginning farmers across certified organic and conventional crop and livestock operations. An OAK Membership is not required. A developed farm business plan is strongly encouraged.

 

The Organic Production Assistance Program aims to:

• Reduce barriers to adoption of organic farming practices

• Improve farm efficiencies, production capacity, product quality, and farm resilience

• Improve profitability by helping farmers start earning organic premiums with greater efficiency

• Support farmer needs and the success of the growing organic industry in Kentucky

To request an organic production consultation, fill out this form.

 

Just have a quick question? Send contact Sarah Geurkink at [email protected] or call 502.517.8908.

 

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