2023 MFGA Regen Ag Conference Keynote Profile: Korb Whale

Organic Dairy Farm Focuses on Health of the Soil

2023 MFGA REGEN AG CONFERENCE

Keynote Profile: Korb Whale

Mapleton's Organic Dairy Farm is located in Wellington County, Ontario and is home to a herd of 70 dairy cows and a variety of other animals including alpacas, a miniature horse, a number of cats and kittens, and Garrett the donkey. Feed for the dairy herd is grown on the farm and the resulting manure is composted and then used to fertilize the fields. Additional crops such as spelt, soybeans, corn, and pumpkins are grown for human consumption.

We are striving to contribute to a world that is healthier for our children (and beyond) and believe that organic agriculture is one way to ensure a prosperous agricultural future. A variety of organic farming practices such a crop rotation, proper composting and spreading of manure as well as mechanical cultivation are used. Instead of insecticides and pesticides we also use patience - and have learned to live with some weeds, and a variety of insects. The goal is to focus on the health of the soil so that we can keep producing food on this land forever.

Conference Keynotes

The MFGA 2023 Regen Ag Conference is held November 13-15, 2023, at the Victoria Inn, in Brandon, Mb. Other keynotes include Brendan Rockey who will share the management decisions that have resulted in sustained yields and improved water efficiency on the Rockey Colorado Farm for over a decade; Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, director of EcDysis Foundation and Blue Dasher Farm, at Estelline South Dakota, which has led studies that are well-regarded benchmarks to the power and potential of regenerative agriculture; Dr. Paul Galpern of the University of Calgary who will detail his work on pollinators and prairie landscapes; Ian Steppler, who many will be familiar with from his work with Manitoba Beekeepers Association; Derek and Tanis Axten, awesome speakers and valuable additions to our conference as showcased by the way they farm in Saskatchewan; North Dakota’s Kalie Rider, Nutrition Consultant and Educator; and Dr. Steven Frey, expert on MFGA's Aquanty Project’s Water Forecasting Tool. Visit our conference page to see more details about speakers, agenda and tradeshow/sponsorship opportunities. Early Bird Deadline: October 1.

Conference Sponsorship & Tradeshow Opportunities

Our 2023 MFGA Regen Ag Conference is a great opportunity to promote your business and showcase your products and services to a well-informed producer-based crowd. The event will also include a Tradeshow set to run throughout the entire 2.5 day conference. To participate, contact denice@mfga.net.

Accommodations

We have a block of rooms being held at:

Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

3550 Victoria Ave. | Brandon, Manitoba | R7B 2R4

Conference Nightly Rates (plus taxes):

Single occupancy: $135.99 (no breakfast) or $145.99 (with 1 off-the-menu breakfast)

Double occupancy $10 extra.

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