LAKE COUNTY – In response to growing interest in transitioning to organic, the California Certified Organic Growers Foundation (CCOF) is hosting an Organic System Plan (OSP) 101 training in Lake County.

The seminar is designed to help anyone with an interest in organic production learn more about the benefits of sustainable agriculture and understand how to complete the paperwork required for organic certification.

The training will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at CCOF-certified Ancient Lake Gardens, 8993 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

The OSP 101 training take individuals through the process of developing an OSP, the first step towards organic certification.

Information, including tips on record keeping, monitoring inputs and descriptions of site practices and procedures will be presented.

Experienced trainers will also provide information on the economic and environmental benefits of organic agriculture as well as discuss how to overcome systematic and technical barriers to organic conversion.

All the materials needed to complete an OSP will be provided.

The training session is sponsored by Harmony Farm Supply. All trainings are free of charge and open to all.

For more information contact Lars Crail, telephone 279-4949 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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