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Introduction to Organic Market Gardening

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Introduction to Organic Market Gardening

Time: February 4, 2017 from 1:30pm to 4pm
Location: Grey County Agricultural Services Centre Boardroom
Street: 206 Toronto St S
City/Town: Markdale
Website or Map: http://www.greyagservices.ca/…
Phone: 519 986-3756
Event Type: course
Organized By: Grey County Agricultural Services Centre
Latest Activity: Jan 4, 2017

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Event Description

Are you interested in starting a small scale organic market garden operation, or are you interested in organic vegetable gardening for personal use? If so, please join Amy and Patrick Kitchen from Sideroad Farm to learn about the ins and outs of organic market gardening.  They will cover: site selection; soil types; fertilizing and taking care of soil; crop selection and planning; crop rotation; pest management; irrigation; equipment and tools; direct marketing; and start-up costs.

When?      Sat. Feb. 4, 2017, 1:30 to 4:00 pm

Cost?        $10.00 per person

Pre-Register By: Mon. Jan. 30, 2017

 

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