Organic Association of Kentucky

Organic Association of Kentucky Advancing organic regenerative agriculture to improve the health of the environment and communities.

An early June Field Day with Mac Stone on Elmwood Stock Farm's certified organic pastures was rich with knowledge-sharin...
06/17/2026

An early June Field Day with Mac Stone on Elmwood Stock Farm's certified organic pastures was rich with knowledge-sharing of time-tested methods for the integrated grazing of hair sheep, chickens and turkeys in a regenerative system using portable electric fencing, farm-built structures, farmer innovation and regular observation.

The farm's rotational grazing is the backbone of the farm's management, as raising livestock on pasture requires healthy soils and healthy plants for forage. By continually moving from pasture to pasture, Elmwood's animals naturally fertilize and condition the soil life, preparing fields for future residents - either pasture for the next round of livestock or vegetables for grateful customers.

Dive into some of Mac's tried and true methods in the resources from this Field Day, available at oak-ky.org/field-days.

Pollinator and flower lovers, this Field Day is for you! Join OAK the morning of July 7 at the KSU Harold R. Benson Rese...
06/16/2026

Pollinator and flower lovers, this Field Day is for you! Join OAK the morning of July 7 at the KSU Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm (Frankfort) for a Farmer Field Day on pollinator habitat, beekeeping and cut flower production.

Field Day hosts Oluwaseun (Seun) Mofikoya and Linelle Rivera Rodriguez, Research and Extension Associates in Organic Agriculture, will lead the event, alongside apiculture and forestry research and extension associates visiting three Farm highlights: the organic herb and cut flower field, large working apiary and native pollinator research plots. Field day participants will explore on-farm considerations such as w**d management methods for cut flower production, how farmers can manage honeybee hives organically, and which methods for establishing pollinator habitats work best at different scales.

OAK is thrilled to partner with KSU for this Field Day in support of farmers and agriculture professionals across Kentucky. Register today at oak-ky.org/field-days.

Join peer urban and small-scale farmers, growers and land stewards for a free online Urban and Small Farm Conservation C...
06/09/2026

Join peer urban and small-scale farmers, growers and land stewards for a free online Urban and Small Farm Conservation Chat focused on the issues that matter most to you.

Bring questions and challenges - before the event or live during the session - and help form the conversation with fellow farmers and guest presenter Michaela Werling, NRCS Urban Conservationist in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Explore new conservation practices, exchange farm successes and challenges and discover how NRCS programs can support the growth and resilience of small and urban farms.

This free event is conversational and not recorded to promote participant engagement and peer-to-peer connections. Registration is required by 11 AM ET on June 10 - register at oak-ky.org/conservation. This event is supported by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Photo: BearFruit and Grow, Louisville, KY

Growing food for the community, restoring ecosystems and biodiversity, managing stormwater and runoff, reducing "heat is...
06/04/2026

Growing food for the community, restoring ecosystems and biodiversity, managing stormwater and runoff, reducing "heat island" impacts and supporting pollinators - all of these are possibilities with well-planned conservation practices in urban and small-scale spaces.

Join this free online gathering on June 10 to learn about conservation practices in urban settings and on smaller farms and growing spaces. Bring your successes, challenges and questions of land stewardship, and hear from Michaela Werling, NRCS-Ohio's Urban Conservationist, and Mad Marchal, OAK's Conservation Outreach Coordinator, on the use of high tunnels, cover crops, pollinator plantings, soil-building practices and more.

This Conservation Chat is free and open to all - but it won't be recorded! Register today and plan to attend at oak-ky.org/conservation. This event is supported by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Photo: Cedar Ring Greens, Frankfort, KY

Calling all farmers, ag professionals, researchers and others with relevant, practical organic farming knowledge to shar...
06/02/2026

Calling all farmers, ag professionals, researchers and others with relevant, practical organic farming knowledge to share at the 2027 OAK Conference in January!

The conference theme is "Seeds to Systems: Organic Innovation." OAK seeks session proposals that are engaging and interactive, based on lessons learned on the farm, grounded in organic research and systems and that are presented by at least one farmer speaker.

Topics may include: advanced farming, business management, livestock, local food systems, organic transition, small grains, row crops, seeds, soil health and specialty crops.

Share your proposal at oak-ky.org/session-proposals now through July 27.

Mark your calendars now for OAK 2027, January 29-30 in Cave City, KY!

Livestock farmers - current and aspiring - won't want to miss the next OAK Farmer Field Day at Elmwood Stock Farm this M...
05/29/2026

Livestock farmers - current and aspiring - won't want to miss the next OAK Farmer Field Day at Elmwood Stock Farm this Monday, June 1, 9am-12pm ET!

Mac Stone will lead a morning tour of Elmwood's sheep and poultry pastures, sharing all the details of a successful integrated, certified organic system. From grazing management to marketing, Mac will highlight the ins and outs of raising chickens, turkeys, and sheep together in a mutually beneficial arrangement. For a practical takeaway, Mac encourages farmers to bring maps of their fields for discussion of how to optimize specific systems for integrated livestock.

Register now at oak-ky.org/field-days.

Urban and small-scale conservation efforts can make a big impact, even in a small space!Join this online gathering of pe...
05/27/2026

Urban and small-scale conservation efforts can make a big impact, even in a small space!

Join this online gathering of peers and conservation professionals on June 10 to learn about conservation practices in urban settings and on smaller farms and growing spaces. Bring your successes, challenges and questions of land stewardship, and hear from Michaela Werling, NRCS-Ohio's Urban Conservationist, and Mad Marchal, OAK's Conservation Outreach Coordinator, on the use of high tunnels, cover crops, pollinator plantings and more.

This Conservation Chat is free and open to all; register today at oak-ky.org/conservation. This event is supported by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Photo: DreamTime Market Gardens, Lexington KY

Join the OAK team! We are hiring a part-time CSA program coordinator. This position will support OAK's workplace CSA pro...
05/22/2026

Join the OAK team! We are hiring a part-time CSA program coordinator. This position will support OAK's workplace CSA program, the Kentucky Farm Share Coalition, which promotes local food and expands market opportunities for Kentucky farmers.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of health and wellness, local agriculture and fresh food access. Learn more and apply by Tuesday, May 26: https://www.oak-ky.org/careers

Mac Stone has been advocating for organic agriculture and growing Kentucky's organic community for decades, starting dur...
05/21/2026

Mac Stone has been advocating for organic agriculture and growing Kentucky's organic community for decades, starting during his tenure at KSU's Harold R. Benson Research Farm, where he was instrumental in implementing organic practices. He later spearheaded the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Organic Program, served on the USDA's National Organic Standards Board and was an OAK Board Member and Chair for many years. At this year's OAK conference, Mac, his wife Ann and his brother-in-law John Bell received OAK's inaugural Organic Farmer Award for their collective efforts via Elmwood Stock Farm.

Education and community outreach have been central to Mac's work in organic agriculture, and he often hosts tours at Elmwood Stock Farm, where he raises organic pastured poultry and sheep.

OAK is thrilled to partner with Mac to host a Farmer Field Day on interspecies grazing at Elmwood Stock Farm, June 1 from 9am-12pm. Register at oak-ky.org/field-days.

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