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Small-Scale Agriculture Workshops

February, 2023 Tagged With: agriculture, community supported agriculture, In Print Feb 2023, Shepherd University, Tabler Farm

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Shepherd University has partnered with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture Veterans & Heroes to Agriculture program to offer a monthly series of workshops that will focus on small-scale, intensive vegetable production techniques. The next workshop is “Seeding and Transplanting: Best Practices” on Feb 23 (Sat), 6 – 8 pm. Dr. Brooke Comer, visiting assistant professor of environmental science, and Madison Hale, Tabler Farm coordinator, will discuss the tools needed to make seeding and transplanting simpler and more efficient, including a review of common and innovative tools and materials, recommended seed-starting soils and fertilizers, and useful tips for ensuring crop success. 

The program schedule for the rest of 2023 is “High Tunnel Growing 101” (Mar 25, 10 am – 4 pm); “Intro to Culinary Mushroom Cultivation” (Apr 27, 6 – 8 pm); “Advanced Beekeeping” (May 27, 10 am.-4 pm); “Soil Health on the Farm” (Sep 30, 10 am – 4 pm); “Perennials and Permaculture” (Oct 28, 10 am – 4 pm); “Winter Farming: Season Extension” (Nov 18, 10 am – 4 pm); and “Intro to Indoor Aquaponics Growing” (Dec 14,  6 – 8 pm).

Pre-registration is required for all workshops (location & parking details provided at registration). Fees: $10 for the 2 hour workshops, $20 for the 6 hour workshops (All workshops are $5 for students, free for veterans), pay cash or check at the door only. Location details provided with registration. Web: Shepherd.edu/suaic-2023-workshop-series.

By Staff Contributor

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