COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — Two-part grain series will be held in-person on July 26, and August 9. Series will explore local organic grain industry in the Chesapeake region.
Part one of a two-part Grain Series exploring what it will take to make local, organic grains a viable industry in the Chesapeake region. Join us at Cutfresh Organics — a 365-acre organic farm growing food and feed-grade grain and beans — to learn about their grain rotations, soil health practices and goals, storage considerations, and how owner/operator Aaron Cooper has steadily transitioned the property from conventional to organic production. Guest speakers Sarah Hirsh of UMD Extension and Lisa Garfield of Future Harvest & the Million Acre Challenge will join Aaron to discuss the soil health dynamics at play at Cutfresh Organics and how they are weighed with production needs. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins accepted. $10 non-member, $5 member. Free for 2021 BFTP Trainees. REGISTER HERE.
This is an in-person event. Safety precautions: Attendees, please wear a mask and bring your own water and snacks. We’ll have hand sanitizer, a restroom, and wash station on site. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins accepted.
Limited spots available. Workshop attendees will be eligible to receive nutrient management, pesticide, and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits for MD and DE – learn more here.
Part two of our two-part Grain Series exploring what it will take to make local, organic grains a viable industry in the Chesapeake region.
Join us at Migrash Farm — a 32 acre grain farm and milling operation, cultivating and processing local grains using traditional and adapted human-scale methods. Farmer Ian Hertzmark focuses on farming his soil first in order to maintain both the quality of his fields and grains. Migrash Farm started milling flour in 2016, serving businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic with a variety of grains including wheat, spelt, rye, einkorn, and emmer.
During the field day, Ian will demonstrate his operation from field to flour. We will then be joined by a panel of buyers to discuss what they look for when purchasing locally. Our day will end with an option pizza social. The farm will be cooking up kosher farm pizzas in a mobile pizza oven demonstrating just how tasty local grains can be! Limited spots available. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins accepted. $10 non-member, $5 member. Free for 2021 BFTP Trainees.  REGISTER HERE
This is an in-person event. Safety precautions: Attendees, please wear a mask and bring your own water and snacks.
–Future Harvest