Introduction to. Organic. Vegetable. Production. For Beginning Farmers. April 14,
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A team of Penn State Extension educators lead the Start Farming program in collaboration with The Seed Farm, the Lehigh County Agricultural Business Incubator; and Pennsylvania Farm Link, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Start Farming launched in 2009 in response to
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Course Locations: Lehigh County Agricultural Center 4184 Dorney Park Road, Room 108 Allentown, PA 18104 The Seed Farm 5854 Vera Cruz Road Emmaus, PA 18049 Liberty Gardens 4390 Liberty Road Coopersburg, PA 18036 Eckerton Hill 117 Lobachsville Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 Quiet Creek CSA 611 Siegfriedale Road Kutztown, PA 19530
Introduction to Organic Vegetable Production For Beginning Farmers
April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, and September 8, 2012 9:00 a.m. -‐ 4:00 p.m. Allentown, PA, and Surrounding Farms
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Start Farming͛Ɛ Organic Vegetable Production for Beginning Farmers
Registration Instructions Registration Directions: To register by check, please fill out the form below, detach and mail it to the address at the bottom with your payment.
Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce aspiring and new vegetable producers to diverse production strategies and provide a framework for effective farm production planning.
Who should attend? People planning to make the leap from vegetable gardening to production for profit. Beginning organic vegetable producers who are ready to refine their techniques in order to optimize their production and profit.
What to expect: Presentations by Penn State Extension Educators and experienced farmers. Film presentation of weed control and other techniques. Interactive discussions. Trips to the Lehigh County Agricultural Incubator and local farms. Hands-‐on experience trying new techniques and tools appropriate for both small and large farms. A detailed notebook containing production information for each topic. CD containing planning tools, including succession planting and crop rotation. Sustainable Vegetable Production Text. Organic Vegetable Production Guide.
Course Schedule
Cost: $95 -‐ $75 for apprentices Includes two books and course workbook
**Registration Limited -‐ Register Now!**
Each course: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Session I: Seeding and Greenhouse Management Date: April 14, 2012 Location: Morning -‐ Lehigh County Ag Center Afternoon -‐ The Seed Farm
Session II: Direct Seeding and Transplanting Date: May 12, 2012 Location: Morning -‐ Lehigh County Ag Center Afternoon -‐ Quiet Creek CSA
Session III: Ecological Weed Management Date: June 9, 2012 Location: Morning -‐ Lehigh County Ag Center Afternoon -‐ The Seed Farm
Session IV: Disease Management Date: July 14, 2012 Location: Eckerton Hill Farm
Session V: Insect Management Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Morning -‐ Lehigh County Ag Center Afternoon -‐ The Seed Farm
Session VI: Soil Quality and Management Date: September 8, 2012 Location: Morning -‐ Lehigh County Ag Center Afternoon -‐ The Seed Farm
Registration Form: Introduction to Organic Vegetable Production Name___________________________________ Address_________________________________
City _____________________________________ State ___________ Zip ________________ Phone ___________________________________ E-‐mail ____________________________________ Please make check* payable to:
PSCE Program Account * There is a $35 fee for checks returned due to insufficient funds.
Return completed registration form to:
Organic Vegetable Production Penn State Extension -‐ Northampton County 14 Gracedale Avenue, Greystone Building Nazareth, PA 18064
****Additional field trip to Liberty Gardens September 15, 2012
Questions? Tianna DuPont -‐ 610-‐746-‐1970 or
[email protected]
