2012 Growing Growers Workshops
The January 26th workshop on Good Agricultural Practices had great attendance. Thanks to all presenters and participants!
Our workshops are open to the public and are appropriate for anyone interested in growing. We try to offer a range of workshops covering "Market Farming 101" topics. We focus on practices and a scale of production suitable for a market farmer. Participants typically include apprentices, new or experienced growers and others who are interested in the particular topic or who are considering trying to farm.
If you would like to attend a workshop or have any questions, please let us know.
Email growers@ksu.edu for information or to pre-register.
Upcoming workshops:
Plant Propagation and Production Planning
includes farm tour of Gibbs Road Farm and Community Greenhouse
Monday, March 5th - please register by March 1st.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Masters Community Church, 2548 S 42nd St., Kansas City, KS
Cost: $15
This workshop covers the basics of planning field maps, scheduling plantings and making sure crops get off to a good start. Cary Rivard, vegetable specialist with K-State Research and Extension, will address transplant production options and basic seed starting. Then Daniel Dermitzel and Alicia Ellingsworth of Cultivate KC will review their production planning methods and host a tour of the 2 acre, certified organic Gibbs Road Farm and Community Greenhouse.
Understanding and Managing Soil
includes a farm tour of Conway's Produce
Saturday, April 14th -please register by April 5th.
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Kansas City Kansas Community College, Leavenworth campus, 225 Cherokee, Leavenworth, KS
Cost: $30 (includes lunch)
This workshop will address the basis for successful farming - healthy soil. Rhonda Janke of K-State University will introduce us to the structure and qualities of soil, how to build and maintain soil health and nutrient management. Simple "at home" soil quality tests will be discussed, as well as laboratory soil testing. Paul Conway of Conway's Produce will discuss how he uses cover cropping to build and maintain soil quality on his market farm, then host a tour of his farm where we can see concepts in action.
Check back soon for more information on upcoming workshops.
Additional Growers 2012 Workshops include:
May - Equipment for Vegetable Growers
June - Introduction to Fruit Production
July - Post Harvest Handling
August #1 - Pest, Disease and Weed Management
August #2 - High Tunnels and Season Extension
October - First Steps in Farm Business Planning
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