Boy it sure has been a mild winter so far. It makes you think spring is just around the corner and surly the groundhog will not see his shadow. However I have noticed that whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not spring comes about the same time each year. However it is time for us to get started for spring and we will be planting a lot of seeds next week I hope so we will be ready when spring does arrive. My goal is to get the summer high tunnel in a little earlier this year so we will have tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers a little earlier this year. But to do that I have to get those seeds started
Also this time of year means it is time for the Missouri Organic Association conference that will be held inSt. Louis this year. If you have not viewed the conference agenda this year you need to. You can Google Missouri Organic Association for the official website or go to missouriorganics.org for registration. Even if you are not organic but maybe have some questions about what all the fuss is over the GMO controversy or want to learn more about health and nutrition, or how to grow a back yard garden then you won’t want to miss this conference. It would be a wonderful weekend getaway before the spring rush really hits. Also it is unlikely you will ever have the opportunity to hear so many nationally known speakers in one place at one time.
If you are really concerned about organic products and want to see them continue and thrive then we really need for you to show your support by being at our conference. I believe that some of the genetic changes that Ag. is promoting actually has the potential to destroy our ability to continue to produce organically. If you do not want to see this happen then you need to unite with us in St. Louis Feb.2-4, 2012 to make your voice heard. You also need to join the MOA and get involved to help us get the truth out to the American people. We don’t have the resources of those of the other opinion so we must depend on the grassroots of those who consume our product. Also in these tough economic times many of the organic programs are being cut because they are small programs and the bureaucrats figure they will here less screams from the voters when they cut them. By your support you can send them a message that organic is important to you. I hope you will make every effort to attend and if that is simply impossible then please join the MOA and support us that way. I promise you that if you ever attend one of our conferences you will be hooked and will want to attend every year. Just being able to mingle with hundreds of other people that feel like you do is worth it and as a producer you will want to attend the chef’s demonstration and see how some of the best chefs inSt. Louisprepare local organic food. There will be a farm there fromTennesseethat has an 800 member CSA business. You just have to check out the lineup. Hope to see you there!
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