Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org), in partnership with K-State Research and Extension Wild West District, invites food producers, gardeners and the interested public to attend our Organic Transition Farm Tour on Thursday, July 24th at the K-State Research & Education Building (1081 Stadium Ave) in Liberal, KS, from 9:00am-2:00pm Central Time. In addition to a visit to two farm sites, the tour will provide information for the transition to organic production of specialty crops, as well as networking opportunities.

Doors will open at 8:30am for registration and light refreshments. After introductions, there will be a presentation on “Making the Transition to Organic Production for Specialty Crops” at 9:20am, offered by Dr. Tammy Counts, Director/Community Liaison, Kansas Black Farmers Association, Kansas City, MO.
At 10am, the group will depart for two vegetable production site visits. The first stop will be at 3 Sisters Specialty Crops in Liberal and the second will be The Shed in Plains, KS.
A pulled pork sandwich lunch will be provided at 12noon upon arrival at the second tour stop. The tour will adjourn at 2pm Central.

The fee for attending the Summit is $15 per person, and those interested are asked to register by July 21st. Anyone can register online at this link:
https://events.humanitix.com/organic-transition-farm-tour

Alternately, those interested can register by emailing or calling Darryl Birkenfeld ([email protected] or 806-336-1713).

For questions or additional information, please contact Darryl Birkenfeld.