Sustainable Gardening Practices in High Tunnel Systems
AUGUST 14, 2018
9AM - 11:30AM
ACE Gardens
4247 Creighton Rd, Richmond, Virginia
AGENDA & PRESENTATIONS
9:00 AM
Registration & Welcome
9:30 AM
Principles of Sustainable Gardening, Dr. Leonard Githinji, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Sustainable and Urban Agriculture, Virginia State University
10:15 AM
High Tunnel Production, Dr. Reza Rafie, Professor and Extension Specialist, Horticulture, Virginia State University
11:00 AM
Environmental Control in High Tunnels, Chris Mullins, Extension Specialist, Greenhouse, Virginia State University
Tour of the Garden, Billie Brown, ACE Garden
THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
For more information, contact the VSU Virginia Cooperative Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources office at (804) 524-5960 or email mklein@vsu.edu
Presentations
High Tunnels - Chris Mullins
Sustainable Gardening Practices - Leonard Githinji, Ph.D.
Ethnic (Niche Crops) with Market Potential - Reza Rafie, Ph.D.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact mklein@vsu.edu with the Cooperative Extension office, Agriculture & Natural Resources at VSU, or call (804) 524-5960 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.