Beginning Farmer & Rancher
This series targets beginning and small farmers to teach relevent skills, encouraging peer to peer learning, and offer mentorship with experienced growers.
Free classes, Tuesdays at 6 pm (exceptions listed below).
Registration required.
To register contact Tony Glover at gloveta@aces.edu, or 205-568-0005.
High Tunnel and Integrated Pest Management
January 18th
What crops should I grow in my high tunnel and what insect pests will I likely see?
Using Plastic Mulch and Drip Irrigation
February 15th
What crops benefit most from plastic mulch and drip irrigation and how can I use the technology on a small scale?
Small Scale Vegetable Production
March 8th
Learn which summer vegetables are the most
profitable and learn the best practices for growing them.
High Tunnel Field Day @ 3pm
April 13th
Visit high tunnels at Wallace State and learn how to manage early summer crops.
Laying Plastic & Drip Irrigation Demonstration
May 11th
Learn how to lay plastic and drip irrigation.
Summer Integrated Pest Management
June 7th
Learn about controlling common pest of summer
vegetables including organic techniques.
Food Safety on the Farm and Market
July 7th
Learn about the cottage food law changes and general farmers market food safety.
August Farm Tour
TBA
Tour local Farms
Discover the key to Soil Health
September 13th
Good soil management is the key to good fruit and vegetable production. Come learn the latest soil improvement techniques.
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