The Minnesota Organic Farmers’ Information Exchange (MOFIE) connects producers with experienced organic famers to exchange information needed to farm organically and successfully. The program consists of a dynamic group of certified organic producers from all over the state of Minnesota. Their expertise covers many areas of organic production, including crop, beef, dairy, poultry, vegetable, fruit, maple syrup and flower production.

Each mentor has generously agreed to answer questions through phone calls or emails. They are available to take calls from anyone interested in what they are doing on their farms. However, please try to call during the requested times listed. And remember to thank them for their time and willingness to volunteer for such an important job!

For more information on MOFIE, contact Carmen Fernholz at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center at 320-212-3008 or fernholz@umn.edu.

MOFIE Sponsors

University of Minnesota’s Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), and USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA).

MOFIE is a service intended to promote discussion and information sharing about organic agriculture among Minnesota farmers. Mentors have been included based on the recommendation by their peers. MDA, UM-SWROC and RMA do not endorse, approve, certify, or control the information that mentors provide, nor do they guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or efficacy. Whenever you are contemplating changes to your farm or farming practices, it’s a good idea to consult multiple sources of information.