I wanted to submit a post about an event taking place today near Goodman, MS. Although it will be too late for most to attend if you are just learning of this event, there are many more excellent events put on by this organization throughout the year. Please read below! Professors from Mississippi State University will be some of the invited guest speakers today. This will include Drs. Eric Stafne, Rick Snyder and Bill Evans. I have copied the information from their flyer. Contact information for this event and this organization are listed below. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and grow. Like and follow the Alliance for Sustainable Agricultural Production on FB
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– Field Day –
High Tunnel, Mulching, and Irrigation Demonstrations; Fruit Crops: Site Selection and Varieties
March 21, 2014
10:00 – 2:30 P.M.
At the
Alliance for Sustainable Agricultural Production Demonstration Farm
Near Goodman, Mississippi in HolmesCounty
Plastic Mulch Laying and Irrigation High Tunnel
Mulching machine: lays black plastic, lays drip Construction and production
tape, and makes raised bed – at the same time!
DIRECTIONS TO DEMONSTRATION FARM
The demonstration farm is located in Holmes County, Mississippi – off Hwy 51 between Goodman and Durant. Visitors may exit I-55 at exit 146/Hwy 14 and travel 3 miles east to Goodman and Holmes Community College. From Goodman, travel north 3 miles on Hwy 51 to Coleman Road on the left. Visitors may also exit I-55 at exit 150/State Park Road and travel east through the park toward Hwy 51. From the park, travel 1 mile south on Hwy 51 to Coleman Road on the right. The farm is 1 mile southwest of Hwy 51 at 1184 Coleman Road. (LOOK FOR NEW SIGNS ON HWY 51 AND AT COLEMAN ROAD). Contact Keith Benson, Farm Director, for more information: 601-988-4999 or keithmdp@yahoo.com
Sponsors and Partners
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Alcorn State University Extension
University of Mississippi Transactional Law Clinic
Funds for this project were provided through the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, USDA Specialty Crop Grant Program
If you cannot attend the event today, March 21, here is a list of events for the remainder of the 2014 year. Mark your calendar:
Friday, March 21st Registration: 10:00AM High Tunnel, Mulching and Irrigation Demonstrations
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM Fruit Crops: Site Selection and Varieties
Legal Assistance to Farmers
Friday, April 18th Registration: 10:00AM Growing Warm Season Crops: Vegetables, Fruits,
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM Herbs, Spices and Flowers
“Muscadine Clonal Propagation (Hands-on Session)
Friday, May 16th Registration: 10:00AM Marketing: Specialty Food Stores *
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM Networking and On-Line Presence *
Friday, June 20th Registration: 10:00AM Crop Scouting and Integrated Pest, Disease and
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM Weed Management; and Vendor Opportunities
Friday, July 18th Registration: 10:00AM Certification Options and Assistance:
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM USDA GHP/GAP Program *
Farm and Food Safety and Post Harvest Handling
Friday, August 15th Registration: 10:00AM Risk Management and Insurance
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM Legal Assistance to Farmers
Friday, September 19th Registration: 10:00AM Growing Fall Crops and Vendor Opportunities
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM
Friday, October 17th Registration: 10:00AM How to Plan a Profit and Produce It:
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM Recordkeeping, Farm Labor, Equipment and Inputs
Friday, November 21st Registration: 10:00AM Preparation for Spring Planting: Crop Nutrient
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM Management; Pest, Disease and Weed Control; Irrigation; Crop Rotation; Cover Crops and Soil Testing
Friday, December 12th Registration: 10:00AM Crop Selection/Seed Acquisition for Spring Planting,
Program: 10:15AM – 2:30PM Equipment Maintenance, Selection and Acquisition
LOCATION: Alliance Demonstration Farm, 1184 Coleman Road, Goodman, MS. RSVP: Keith Benson, 601-988-4999, keithmdp@yahoo.com Pre-registration is required, so that we can plan for training materials and lunch.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS: Funds for this project were provided through the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, USDA Specialty Crop Grant Program; Mississippi State University Extension Service, Alcorn State University Extension, and University of Mississippi Transactional Legal Clinic. * Follow-on meetings/workshops will be conducted to work with farmers/producers who have a strong interest in these topics!
Keep on growin’
The Garden Maiden
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