The 2023 OGRAIN Conference
The 2023 OGRAIN Winter Conference will be held January 27-28, 2023 at the UW-Madison campus. Our 7th annual conference will continue to connect organic grain growers with new research and the robust organic grain community of the upper Midwest. Come learn and network!
The Organic Grain Resource and Information Network
OGRAIN is many things: Educational opportunities throughout the year, a vast peer-to-peer learning network, dozens of helpful resources, and a meeting place for all things organic grain in the Upper Midwest. Learn more…
Annual OGRAIN Conference
We host hundreds of farmers every winter to talk organic grain and trouble shoot together.
OGRAIN Listserv
A vast and active peer-to-peer network of farmers, educators, and experts. Got a question? This is a great place to ask it. Join by emailing ograin+subscribe@g-groups.wisc.edu
Field days
On-farm and hands-on: educational events are hosted on collaborator farms throughout the Midwest
Virtual events
Regular conversations, presentations, and webinars, co-presented by farmers, experts, and University faculty.
OGRAIN Compass
A budget and planning tool for transitioning organic grain growers to wrap they’re head around the costs and benefits of going organic. Use the tool.
Turning Grain into Dough (Book)
Meant as a companion to the OGRAIN Compass, this incredibly accessible book covers everything you need to know about the financials of organic grain farming. Read the book.
Resource lists
Community Map
Find businesses, helpful resources, and other organic farmers in your area. Check the map.
YouTube Channel
Watch dozens of past presentations as well as original series covering everything from weed control to fertility. Watch the videos.
Research Collaboration
Whether you’re interested in collaborating on research or just want to share your ideas for future research, OGRAIN is a great way to impact research at UW. Email emsilva@wisc.edu to get in the loop.
Address
Room 593A Russell Labs
1630 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Email Us
agurda@wisc.edu
Call Us
612-868-1208