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March 28, 2008

Organic Vegetable Farming & Gardening Program

Filed under: Leelanau,calendar,farms,food,gardening,michigan,photo,schools — Andrew McFarlane @ 9:34 am

Eggplant by Andy McFarlaneThe Leelanau MSU Extension will host an organic vegetable farming and gardening event on Friday, April 18 at the NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station.

This session will be of use to organic producers, backyard vegetable growers, those considering organic certification, and anyone else interested in growing vegetables. The program will cover soil management, how organic soils work, cover crops for vegetable production, composting, organic pest management, emerging crops for organic production, the pros and cons of organic certification, the use of hoophouses for season extension. There will also be an experienced farmer panel representing four farms across Michigan to explain their operations and answer first-hand any questions participants may have. A catered lunch will be provided. The cost to attend is $25 per person.

If you're interested, you meed to RSVP to the Leelanau MSU Extension office by Monday, April 10th! Call 231-256-9888.

Photo: Eggplant by Andy McFarlane

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  1. every food that we eat should come from Organic Farming. i really get scared about those toxins coming from chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides. I only eat foods which are certified that they are organically grown

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    Comment by detoxdietlady — October 3, 2009 @ 10:36 am

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