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Organic Farming Field Tour: Roller Crimping, Weed Control & Cover Crops
Join Philip Schuchardt for a field tour of his family's organic farm near Elgin, Nebraska, recorded on August 7, 2026. Philip shares firsthand experiences with organic corn and soybean production, focusing on innovative approaches to weed management, soil health, and reducing tillage. The tour explores the use of roller crimping and cereal rye cover crops as alternatives to traditional cultivation, highlighting both successes and challenges encountered in the field. Topics co
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2026-06-15
OCIA Nebraska Board of Director’s Zoom Meeting Monday June 15, 2026 8:00 p.m. Roll Call: Simeon Mosel, Rick Schuchardt, Karen Ostry, Matt Adams, Jacob Passkya and Kim Mosel. Andrew Texley was absent. President Simeon Mosel called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. The minutes of the March 3, 2026 meeting were sent out for members to read before this meeting. A motion was made by Jacob to accept the minutes and seconded by Rick; all were in favor. Treasurer’s report shows th
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2026-03-02
Board of Director’s BOD Zoom Meeting Monday March 2, 2026---7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Simeon Mosel, Rick Schuchardt, Jacob Passyka, Andrew Textley, Matt Adams, Karen Ostry. Kim Mosel not in attendance. Meeting was called to order by President, Simeon. Minutes were sent and viewed by all board members and Program Administrator. Rick made a motion to accept the minutes and Jacob seconded it. All were in favor. There was no treasurer’s report. Old Business: Board Members discu
Weather for Farming
In this presentation, Philip Schuchardt shares practical insights on using weather forecasting to support day-to-day farm management. Drawing from experience on an organic farm in Elgin, Nebraska, he discusses how weather models can help farmers identify better windows for tillage, planting, haying, and other time-sensitive field operations. The talk also highlights real-world examples from recent growing seasons, including alfalfa harvest decisions, wet-year challenges, and
Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes 2026-01-10
OCIA Nebraska Board of Director’s Meeting Saturday, January 10, 2026 UNL Eastern Research, Extension and Education Center 1071 Co Rd G, Ithaca, NE 68033 Meeting was called to order by president, Simeon Mosel. Roll call: Simeon Mosel, Karen Ostry, Rick Schuchardt, Matt Adams, Andrew Textley, Jacob Passyka and Kim Mosel New Business: Jacob Passyka was welcomed to the board officially. All officers will retain their respective offices. OCIA International AGMM Bylaws
2026 Fee Schedule
OCIA NEBRASKA 2026 FEE SCHEDULE: Chapter Yearly Membership Fee: $100.00 New Farm Application to Chapter: $125.00 New Livestock Application to Chapter: $125.00 Annual Meeting Attendance Credit: $50.00 Member Recruitment Credit
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