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Organic Corn Production in Kentucky

Organic Corn Production in Kentucky

ID-225: Organic Corn Production in Kentucky

Authored by: Chad Lee Will Martin Sam McNeill Lee Meyer Michael Montross Edwin Ritchey Tom Sikora

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Abstract

The number of organic dairy cows in Kentucky has been steadily increasing for years, yet there's not enough organic corn produced in the state to feed the growing herds. In short, a new market has developed in the state, but few local farmers are taking advantage of it. While Kentucky farmers are no strangers to corn, growing corn organically utilizes different management, cultural and marketing practices and requires new skills. And, importantly, organic production must follow an approved farm plan that allows farmers to sell their corn as certified organic. This publication is designed to be both an introduction to a new enterprise as well as a practical manual for those interested in pursuing organic corn production on their own farms.

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Publication ID

ID-225

Status

New

Publication Date

Jan. 15, 2015

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


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Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu