Events
Past Events
We know that you can't possibly make it to all events that could provide new information, teach you new skills, or prove valuable otherwise in your fruit-growing journey. That's why we have collected event recaps, impressions of other growers, some of the presented information. Check these out, and be inspired to join us next time!
Upcoming OFGA Events
Last update: October 2, 2025
November 12, 1:00-3:30 PM. Starting an Organic Orchard on a Diverse Vegetable Farm. Three Sisters Community Farm, Campbellsport, WI.
Kelly Kiefer and Jeff Schreiber started Three Sisters Community Farm in 2011. They currently steward 33 acres of mixed vegetables, cover crop, orchard and pollinator habitat. The main focus of their farm has always been raising diverse organic vegetables for community-supported agriculture (CSA) members in the greater Milwaukee area. In 2019, they began planting a 3.5 acre orchard of fruit trees as an addition to their vegetable farm, to diversify their farm and CSA offerings.
Their orchard of widely-spaced semi-dwarf or standard sized trees includes plums, pears, and apples. Trees are growing in a groundcover of diverse perennial plants, and tree rows are interspersed with vegetable blocks. Jeff and Kelly are experienced vegetable producers with well-established systems. Their fruit production methods are evolving, and to date they have had low yields of marketable fruit. The focus of this field day is on the process of adding fruit production to a diverse market farm and the challenges encountered, not on presenting a well-established system of fruit production.
Topics. The field day will be interactive with plenty of opportunities for discussion. Some topics we plan to cover are:
● Adding perennial fruits to a busy and diverse organic vegetable farm - lessons learned in the first six years
● Marketing fruit and veggies through a CSA
● Building farm resilience to severe weather and changing climate
● Making a living farming at a small-mid scale
Pre-registration required. Cost is $5 for OFGA members, $30 for non-members. Register online.
Upcoming Non-OFGA Events
Last update: October 25, 2024
Past Events
We know that you can't possibly make it to all events that could provide new information, teach you new skills, or prove valuable otherwise in your fruit-growing journey. That's why we have collected event recaps, impressions of other growers, some of the presented information. Check these out, and be inspired to join us next time!
