| Florida Organic Growers partners with Swallowtail Farm
and the University of Florida to host free Organic Farming Workshop Are you interested in organic farming and want to learn more?
FOG is partnering with Swallowtail Farm and the University of Florida to offer a free organic farming workshop. The workshop is designed for current and prospective farmers, as well as service providers who are interested in learning and sharing about organic and sustainable farming.
Event Details
Monday, June 3
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Swallowtail Farm, 17603 NW 276th Lane Alachua, FL 32615
Free admission, lunch provided
The workshop will provide practical information and advice on: - Sustainable/organic farming such as pest and beneficial insect identification and management strategies
- Soil and weed management
- Marketing
- Building community farm support
- Social networking
- Organic certification
Swallowtail farmers Noah Shitama, Emily Eckhardt and Mariana Riehm will lead farm tours, discuss production and marketing strategies.
FOG's Executive Director Marty Mesh and FOG outreach staff will lead a discussion on organic certification and the use of social media.
The workshop will also feature Associate Professor and Vegetable Entomology Extension Specialist Susan Webb with UF who will discuss pest ID and management.
Swallowtail is a 30 acre farm with 7 acres in vegetable production located north of the city of Alachua. The farm is crafted as a model of sustainability and fine land stewardship, with a focus on appropriate scale, conservation of resources, and nature-produced fertility.
Space is limited and registration is required. Please complete the registration form or visit www.foginfo.org for more information.
Come join us!
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