SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — The Organic Association of Kentucky will hold its sixth annual conference focusing on organic farming and living, March 3-4, 2017 at Paroquet Springs Conference Center, Shepherdsville, KY. The keynote speaker is American novelist, poet, environmental activist, cultural critic, farmer, and Kentucky native Wendell Berry. Kentucky farmer and researcher Dr. Greg Halich will talk about the key to profitability with grass-fed beef. Diversified farmer John Bell of Elmwood Stock Farm will present his 8-year rotation plan on adding fertility and creating an extra revenue stream with livestock. For more information go to http://www.oak-ky.org/2017-
— Win Dunwell, University of Kentucky Extension Horticulturist via Hortmemo
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