Specialty Crop & Urban Ag Workshop
May 29, 2024 — 10am - 2pmLocation: Wichita
Event Cost: FREE
Wednesday May 29 - Wichita at Sedgwick County Extenstion Office
10AM-2PM
Sedgwick County Extension Office
7001 West 21st St. North, Wichita KS 67205
Lunch provided at conclusion of meeting.
BE SURE TO RSVP BELOW!
Can't make it to this one? We are also holding this event in Ottawa on June 3, 2024
This workshop will focus on ag law topics for speciality crop and urban ag producers.
The featured speaker will be Roger McEowen, Professor of Agriculture Law and Taxation at Washburn University School of Law, Topeka. Roger will discuss:
- Legalities on fencing
- Legalities on signage
- Kansas statute and agritourism concerning volunteers & liability
- Organic or no commercial herbicide use & chemical drift
- Specialty focused business plans
We will also have USDA staff on hand to share about building a relationship with USDA specifically for specialty crop and urban ag producers.
FSA Farm Loan Managers and NRCS District Conservationists will discuss
- Establishing farm records with USDA
- Micro loan options with FSA
- Developing conservation plans with NRCS
Cohosted by the Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner County Conservation Districts.
Contact Brenda at (316) 721-6127 or via email for more information.