Ogallala Commons
Ogallala Commons, in partnership with K-State Research and Extension Wild West District, invites food producers, gardeners and the interested public to attend the Organic Transition Farm Tour Thursday, July 24, at the K-State Research & Education Building at 1081 Stadium Ave. in Liberal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 8:30 a.m. for registration and light refreshments. After introductions, there will be a presentation on “Making the Transition to Organic Production for Specialty Crops” at 9:20 a.m., offered by Dr. Tammy Counts, Director/Community Liaison, Kansas Black Farmers Association, Kansas City, Mo.
At 10 a.m., 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.
A pulled pork sandwich lunch will be provided at noon upon arrival at the second tour stop. The tour will adjourn at 2 p.m.
The fee for attending the Summit is $15 per person, and those interested are asked to register by July 21. Anyone can register online at www.events.humanitix.com/organic-transition-farm-tour.
Alternately, those interested in registering or needing more information can e-mail Darryl Birkenfeld at
