Family owned and operated for over 75 years, Igl Farms specialize in growing healthy nutritious organic potatoes and sell in small or large quantities. Several crops are grown in rotation, including potatoes, oats, clover or alfalfa hay, with pastureland for a small herd of beef cattle and horses, and field peas for seed. They grow biologically following the program and biological farming principles of Midwestern Bio-Ag and Advancing Eco-Ag. This consists mainly of balancing the soil minerals, increasing soil biology and improving soil tilth and structure to create healthier soil, plants and food for animals and people.

This field day will showcase growing organic potatoes while discussing pest, disease and fertility considerations as well as an overview of the organic potato market and transitioning to organic production. The day will start with presentations from Advancing Eco Ag and Midwest Bio-Ag on what they focus on for certified organic fertility in potato fields. Then attendees will look at specialized equipment for organic production before heading to the field to discuss weed and pest control and fertility considerations. Lunch will be provided for this free event. We hope to see you there!

Presenter Bios: 
Brad Igl is a third-generation organic farmer and co-owner of Igl Farms LLC in Antigo, Wisconsin. Brad, his father Tom, and brother Brian operates the highly regarded and sustainably-focused Igl Farms that specializes in organic potatoes, grains, and grass-fed Angus beef.

Brian Igl returned to the home farm in the mid-1990s; by that time his father had sold his small dairy herd and the family started transitioning to certified-organic potato production in 1997.

Rachelle Moss grew up running through corn and wheat fields on a family farm in Desoto, Missouri, and later earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from Lindenwood University. At AEA, Rachelle works with farmers across the country to provide information on combating pest and disease challenges with nutritional inputs.  She is passionate at meeting growers where they are in their regenerative journey and unlocking their crops' full potential. In the past, Rachelle has worked in the laboratory and taught life sciences, physics, biology, and chemistry. Researching radioactive pharmaceuticals, disease and prevention fueled her passion for  food as medicine.

Schedule of events:
10:00 -10:15 Registration

10:15- 10:30 Welcome & overview presentation

10:30-11:15 Advancing Eco-Ag and Midwest Bio Ag Presentations 

11:15-11:45 Equipment / Packshed Tour

11:45- 12:45 Lunch

12:45 – 1:00 Travel to field (Bus)

1:00-1:30 Fertility in the Field

1:30 – 2:45 Weed & Pest Management in Organic Potatoes

2:45- 3:00 Travel back to Packshed (Bus)

3:00 - 3:30 Wrap-up and Q&A

Additional information:
If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Tay Fatke at 888-906-6737 Ext. 724 or [email protected].