"Transitioning to Organic Grains" workshop to be held January 13th
Meeting hosted by The Land Connection, features Logan County farmer as guest speaker

[January 08, 2016]    LINCOLN - The Logan County Economic Development Partnership invites area farmers and the general public to a “Transitioning to Organic Grains” training workshop hosted by The Land Connection on January 13, 2016. The workshop will be held from 8am-5pm at Dorr Township Hall, 1039 Lake Avenue, in Woodstock, Illinois.

Logan County farmer, David Bishop, whose PrairiErth Farm operation is located just south of Atlanta, will be one of several featured speakers at the Transitioning to Organic Grains workshop.

A complete schedule of the presentations and speakers included in the Transitioning to Organic Grains workshop is available here.

The Land Connection is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to training farmers in resilient, restorative farming techniques, informing the public about the sources of our food and why that matters, and to protecting and enhancing farmland so that we, and generations to come, will have clean air and water, fertile soil, and healthy, delicious food. The Land Connection envisions community-based food systems in which every farmer has the opportunity to grow food in a sustainable manner, and every person can access local and organic foods. More information about The Land Connection in general and the Transitioning to Organic Grains workshop in particular, can be accessed at: http://theland connection.org.

The mission of the Logan County Economic Development Partnership is to cultivate a business environment that enhances Logan County by expanding our local and regional economy through programs that sustain and grow existing businesses, attract and establish new businesses, and increase quality employment opportunities. Per this mission, the LCEDP is pleased to help promote The Land Connection’s Transitioning to Organic Grains workshop and encourages Logan County farmers and the public to take advantage of this opportunity.

For additional information or questions please contact:

Bill Thomas, Ex. Dir.
Logan County Economic Development Partnership
[e-mail]
Ph. – 217-732-8739 or 217-648-5077

[Bill Thomas, LCEDP]