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SUMMARY:Organic Weed Management Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Organic Weed Management Starts With Understanding Weeds\nThe Organic Weed Management Webinar is scheduled for September 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Organic Growers School is offering the free online program as part of its 2026 Organic Crop Management series. \nThe webinar will focus on weed biology\, identification\, and methods organic growers can use to reduce weed pressure without relying on conventional herbicides. For organic farms\, weed control often requires farmers to think several steps ahead rather than waiting until unwanted plants compete with crops. \nUnderstanding how weeds reproduce\, when they germinate\, and what conditions favor particular species can help growers make better management decisions throughout the season. \n\n\nOrganic Weed Management Relies Heavily on Prevention\nSuccessful weed management usually begins before weeds become a major problem. Cultural practices\, crop rotations\, cover crops\, and field preparation can all influence the amount of weed pressure a farmer faces later. \nThe webinar will examine preventive\, mechanical\, and cultural practices that growers can use as part of a broader weed-management strategy. \nThat approach matters because weeds can compete with crops for sunlight\, water\, and nutrients. They can also increase labor costs when farmers must spend additional time cultivating\, mowing\, or removing weeds by hand. \nPreventing weeds from producing seed can be just as important as controlling the plants already growing in a field. \nOrganic Weed Management Requires Good Timing\nMechanical cultivation can be effective\, but timing often determines how well it works. Small weeds are generally easier to control than established plants with extensive root systems. \nLikewise\, farmers may use different techniques depending on the crop\, weed species\, weather\, and growth stage. No single practice works in every situation. \nThe Organic Weeds Management Webinar gives growers a chance to view weed control as a system rather than a single treatment. Combining several methods can reduce dependence on any one tool and help farmers respond when weather or field conditions make a preferred approach difficult. \nOrganic Weed Management Can Reduce Labor Pressure\nWeeds are more than a production problem. They can become a significant business expense when control requires repeated tractor passes or large amounts of hand labor. \nFor small and diversified farms in the Appalachian Highlands\, improving weed management may help growers protect crop yields while reducing the time spent dealing with persistent weed problems. \nBecause the program is online\, farmers can participate without traveling. Growers may get the most from the session by bringing questions about weeds they regularly encounter\, management practices they have already tried\, and places where weed pressure continues to create problems. \nParticipants should check the Organic Growers School program information before September 23 for registration instructions and any schedule updates. \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/organic-weeds-management-webinar/
LOCATION:Online / Virtual\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:chris@organicgrowersschool.org
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SUMMARY:Organic Pest Management Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free Organic Growers School webinar on pest biology\, monitoring\, beneficial insects and ecological strategies for reducing pest damage. Part of the 2026 Organic Crop Management series.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/organic-pest-management-webinar/
LOCATION:Online / Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:chris@organicgrowersschool.org
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