Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program
Sustainable urban agriculture certificate program
Saturdays, March 2 through June 8, 2024 • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA and Online
INCREASE COMPETENCE AND MARKETABILITY FOR A CAREER IN URBAN AGRICULTURE
Virginia State College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension will offer a twelve (12) week Urban Agriculture Certificate Course from March 2 through June 8, 2024.
The classes will be on Saturdays are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, and will include lectures and hands-on experiential learning sessions. Those who choose the virtual option will be able to attend sessions online, and will receive the same kits for hands-on activities, the same educational materials, and the same certificate as those who choose the in-person option.
Course Topics Include:
General Principles of Urban Agriculture
Basic Botany, Physiology, and Environmental Effects of Plant Growth
Crop Pest and Disease Management
Business Principles of Agriculture
Permaculture; Vegetable and Small Fruit Production
Urban Soils, Brownfields and Safe Gardening Practices
Greenhouse Production-Aquaponics/Hydroponics
Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
Backyard Rearing
Instruction are provided by Virginia State University and Virginia Tech Faculty, and featured guest speakers.
For more information, contact Dr. Leonard Githinji at lgithinji@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5962, or visit the webpage below:
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
State Fair of Virginia
State Fair of Virginia
Friday, September 23 - Sunday, October 2
13191 Dawn Blvd. Doswell, VA 23047
September 28th is Small Farm Day at the fair!
VSU College of Agriculture Field Day
VSU College of Agriculture Field Day
Thursday, September 1 • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Virginia State University’s Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA, 23803
This free event will showcase the many ways VSU’s agricultural researchers, Extension specialists and professors support Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries, the commonwealth’s number one private economic driver, with an annual economic impact of more than $91 billion.
Hop on and off trollies as they circle throughout Randolph Farm’s 416 acres and learn from the commonwealth’s leading experts about the latest techniques, trends, research and success stories impacting small-scale, limited-resource farmers and ranchers.
See first-hand how VSU’s research, teaching and public programming is enhancing the resiliency of Virginia’s food systems and addressing food safety and insecurity, especially among those who have limited social and economic resources.
Learn how you, your family, your business and your community can benefit from the food and agri-science programs at VSU.
EXPLORE
Mobile Sheep & Goat Processing Unit
Pond Aquaculture
Hydroponic and Aquaponic Grow Systems
High Tunnel Production
Livestock Grazing Demonstration
Industrial Hemp
Sheep & Goat Production
And More
For more information, contact Jessica Harris at (804) 524-5964 or jbrown@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5964 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program
Every Saturday, March 5 - 21, 2022 • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA
Sign up for a twelve (12) week Saturday Urban Agriculture Certificate Course beginning March 5, 2022 to May 21, 2022. The classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and include in-class and hands-on experiential learning sessions.
This Spring the course will be offered as Face-to-Face and will be limited to 25 participants. All participants are required to attend the March 5, 2022 orientation from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Classes will be held at the Virginia State University’s Randolph Farm pavilion, located on 4415 River Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23803.
Some Course Topics Include:
General Principles of Urban Agriculture
Basic Botany, Physiology, and Environmental Effects of Plant Growth
Crop Pest and Disease Management
Business Principles of Agriculture
Permaculture; Vegetable and Small Fruit Production
Brownfields and Safe Gardening Practices
Greenhouse Production-Aquaponics/Hydroponics
Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
Backyard Rearing
Instruction are provided by Virginia State University and Virginia Tech Faculty, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agents and featured guest speakers.
This program is supported in part by the USDA/NIFA grant # 2015-38821-24339 Entitled “From Food Deserts to Agrihoods: Transforming Food Insecure Neighborhoods with Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Education” and USDA/NIFA grant # 2018-38821-27760 Entitled “Enhancing the Capacity of Virginia State University to Expand Urban Agriculture Education through the Distance Learning Approach”.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Agriculture and Natural Resources office at (804)524-5960/TDD (800)828-1120 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
Please note to complete the course, you must attend all classes. If you are unable to complete the course you will be dismissed from the program. There is no refund of the registration fees.
Mid-Atlantic Urban Agriculture Summit 2021
Mid-Atlantic Urban Agriculture Summit 2021
Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021 - Thursday, Oct 14, 2021
Virtual Zoom Event
Welcome to the first Mid-Atlantic Urban Agriculture Summit! This event launched five years ago and was formerly known as the Virginia Ag Summit. New in 2021, organizers at Virginia Cooperative Extension have extended it to the entire Mid-Atlantic region to facilitate the sharing of even more knowledge and experiences. We invite urban farmers, gardeners, policymakers, government officials, foodies and other interested individuals to three partial days of:
Learning about one of agriculture’s fastest-growing sectors
Virtual tours of successful urban farms
Virtual networking
This year’s topics will include:
Urban Agriculture and Food Security
Innovations in Urban Ag: Business, Technology, and Policy
Urban Community Gardening
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Jessica Harris at jbrown@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5964 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Sample and Control of Varroa Mite and Small Hive Beetle
Sample and Control of Varroa Mite and Small Hive Beetle
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Keith Tignor, VDACS State Apiarist will provide a lecture on the life cycle of the Varroa Mite and the Small Hive Beetle, how to inspect for these and other pests and discuss various integrated pest management strategies to control these pests. Following the lecture, we will move out to the bee yard on Randolph Farm where Keith will demonstrate how to inspect a hive to identify, sample and control these pests. All participants going to the bee yard must bring their own bee suit and wear light-colored clothes, gloves and closed-toe shoes. Please do not wear fragrances or perfumes. Those allergic to bee venom must bring their own Epipen.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS.
For more information, contact Tracy Porter at (804) 481-2566 or tporter@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
VSU College of Agriculture Field Day
VSU College of Agriculture Field Day
Friday, July 30, 2021 • 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Join us for an educational field day at VSU Randolph Farm. Learn about...
Goat & Sheep Management
Vegetable & Berry Production
Plant Disease Prevention
Hydroponic, Aquaponic & High Tunnel Crop Production
Cattle Grazing
For more information, contact Tina Cabrera at (804) 524-6971 or tcabrera@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Cover Crop Field Day and Demonstration (rescheduled to fall 2021)
Cover Crop Field Day and Demonstration (rescheduled to fall 2021)
Please check calendar for new date!
If you would like to get notified when this event is open for registration, please subscribe to our event email list.
For more information, contact the Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-3292 or smallfarm@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program
March 6, 2021 - May 22, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY.
INCREASE COMPETENCE AND MARKETABILITY FOR A CAREER IN URBAN AGRICULTURE
To help meet the growing demand for academically trained urban agriculture professionals, Virginia State University’s College of Agriculture is offering its fourth Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program this spring. Designed for anyone charged with starting or managing an urban farm or who wants to increase their marketability to do so, the course provides a curriculum rich in the science-based knowledge needed to successfully and safely grow produce in an urban environment.
Courses include: sustainable soil management, plant propagation and nursery management, permaculture, plant disease and pest management, greenhouse production (hydroponics and aquaponics), animal husbandry (backyard chickens and rabbits), urban farming business planning and management, and many more. All courses will be taught by Virginia State University (VSU), and Virginia Tech professors and other invited guests
The 12-week (17 modules) course begins March 6 and ends May 22, 2020. Classes will be conducted on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. via Zoom and will include lectures and hands-on activities. Each student must also complete by the end of October, 80 hours of internship work at one or more approved urban farms in order to successfully graduate from the program with full certification.
For a fee of $250, the course will include Zoom sessions, kits for hands-on activities, and educational materials.
All participants are required to attend all Zoom sessions including the March 6, 2021 orientation from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. that will be conducted.
If you need further information or are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Saajida Chohan at schohan@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5252/TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations no later than five days prior to registration closing.
EnviroAtlas Workshop
EnviroAtlas Workshop
Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 10AM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
EnviroAtlas provides geospatial data, easy-to-use tools, and other resources related to ecosystem services, their chemical and non-chemical stressors, and human health. This will be a training on how to use the tools.
Speaker: Matthew T. Lee, Environmental Protection Specialist
For more information, contact Dr. Marcus Comer at mcomer@vsu.edu.
YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM MEETING LINK ON THE CONFIRMATION PAGE AND IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A LINK, PLEASE EMAIL MJKLINGMAN@VSU.EDU.
For more information, or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact Mark Klingman from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (804) 524-5493 / TDD (800) 828-1120 or mjklingman@vsu.edu 48 hours before the start of the program.
Virginia Virtual Farm to Table Program
“Healthy Farms and Healthy Food for the Commonwealth and Common Good”
Virginia Farm to Table Plan
Strawberries
May 15, 2020
4-H Agent Kari Sponaugle in Highland County runs a fresh produce operation with her husband Michael called Church Hill Produce. They’ve been growing seasonal fresh produce since 2011. Part of that operation is an acre of strawberries. Kari will show you around her strawberry ‘patch’ and explain how to grow and manage strawberry plants and what it takes to get them ready for harvest. Then Becky Gartner, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent from Culpeper County, will show how to make an easy recipe for Strawberry Spinach Salad. This recipe is so delicious that you will want to make it often for your family.
Register here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZlRGFpL1SruvuCbhPxW_Sw
In this new series, participants will take virtual tours of Virginia farms to learn how:
Virginia grown food is produced and prepared for you and your families.
To prepare new recipes from the foods that are produced on local farms.
VCE professionals, farmers, and food businesses are cultivating healthy food, farms, and communities.
Each virtual tour is 40 minutes long and open to everyone!
All sessions will take place on Fridays at 2 PM from May 15th – September. For full series information: https://bit.ly/2zQYNXl
Questions may be directed to Lenah Nguyen lgeer@vt.edu
4th Virginia Urban Agriculture Summit
5641 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
The Virginia Urban Agriculture Summit brings together more than 100 urban farmers, gardeners, foodies, ag-tivists, policy makers and government leaders for three days of networking and learning about one of agriculture’s fastest growing sectors.
For more information, please visit www.ext.vsu.edu/vuas-home
(Recommended to guarantee registration and your preferred bus tour)
(Your registration and bus tour preference will be confirmed once we receive your payment by mail.)
$150 per person (Registration is limited to the first 150 registrants)
Includes
Two buffet lunches, two continental breakfast, a networking dinner reception, and continuous food and drink refreshments throughout much of the summit, prepared by an award-winning chef who features a menu sourcing the freshest meats, seafood, and seasonal fruits and vegetables from local and regional artisan providers
Access to all presentations and exhibits Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Free parking and wifi
One of the most advanced meeting and conference facilities in Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region
Your choice of one of three educational bus tours*
We’re looking forward to you registering for the conference. Please remember you must make your room reservation separately from registering for the event.
Or simply copy and paste the URL below into your browser to access the exclusive rates available for the VA Urban Agriculture Summit
Booking Link: https://tapestrycollection3.hilton.com/tc/founders-inn-and-spa
For more information, contact Dr. Leonard Githinji at ((804) 524-5482 or lgithinji@vsu.edu or call the Sustainable and Urban Agriculture Program office at 804) 524-5960.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Mollie Klein (mklein@vsu.edu) 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.
*Note: There is an extra $25 fee for the Chesapeake bus tour to cover the cost of tastings, tour and souvenir beer glass at Back Bay Farmhouse Brewing Company.
Fall Gardening Workshop
Fall Gardening Workshop
OCTOBER 31, 2018
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
VSU RANDOLPH FARM
4415 River Road • Petersburg, VA
$20 per person.
Lunch is included.
For this workshop, participants will learn about:
• Plant nutrient management
• Urban soils and their management
• Growing of strawberries, caneberries and blueberries
• Best vegetable gardening practices
• Gardening of cool-season crops
• Season extension using low tunnels
The workshop will culminate in hands-on exercises at the Urban Agriculture Research Demonstration Site.
Presenters include:
Leonard Githinji
Mark Reiter
Jayesh Samtani
Chris Mullins
Ramon Arancibia
Greg Evanylo
Workshop Presentations
Fall Fruits in Urban Gardens - Jayesh Samtani, Ph.D., Small Fruit Production Specialist, Virginia Polytechnic institute and State University
Cool-Season Crops Vegetable Production - Leonard J.M. Githinji, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Sustainable and Urban Agriculture, Virginia State University
Good Gardening Practices - Chris Mullins, Virginia State University
Soil and Plant Nutrient Management - Mark S. Reiter, Ph.D., Soils and Nutrient Management Specialist
Row covers in vegetables, beyond season extension - Ramón A. Arancibia, Eastern Shore AREC, Virginia Tech
Urban Soils: Assessment and Management - Greg Evanylo, Plant and Environmental Sciences
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Sustainable & Urban Agriculture Program office at mklein@vsu.edu 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.
Sustainable Gardening Practices in High Tunnel Systems
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.
Gardening for Life: Backyard Orchards
June 26 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Appomattox Regional Library
209 E. Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA
Join us for a three-part workshop series where you'll learn how to turn a small yard into a fruitful garden. This program will include classroom sessions and hands-on training/demonstrations. Classroom sessions will be held at Appomattox Regional Library, followed by the hands-on workshop at the Woodlawn Community Center, approximately 10 minutes from the library.
Workshops include:
- Unlocking the Secret of Soils (June 12)
Dr. Leonard Githinji, Virginia Cooperative Extension Specialist, Sustainable & Urban Agriculture, will share how to identify your yard's soil type and how to amend it to have beautiful and productive gardens. - Gardening in Small Spaces (June 19)
If your yard gets full sun and you have access to a hose, you can grow more vegetables than you can probably eat. Join us to learn how to make the most of your space, which varieties do best in containers, and companion planting tips to keep maintenance to a minimum. We'll provide free containers and you'll take home some starter plants, too. - Backyard Orchards (June 26)
Joel Koci, Virginia Cooperative Extension Associate Specialist, Urban Forestry, will share how apples, pears, plums, and blueberries can beautify your yard while providing fresh fruit. You'll learn which varieties do best in our soils and climate, which fruits need partners for pollination, and how to plant and prune your fruit trees to get them off to a good start.
Register for one or all three: http://www.cbf.org/events/virginia/gardening-for-life.html or contact Ann Jurczyk • ajurczyk@cbf.org • 804/258-1522
Weather permitting, hands-on activities will be held at Woodlawn Community Center 1100 Dinwiddie Avenue, Hopewell
Gardening for Life: Gardening in Small Spaces
June 19 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Appomattox Regional Library
209 E. Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA
Join us for a three-part workshop series where you'll learn how to turn a small yard into a fruitful garden. This program will include classroom sessions and hands-on training/demonstrations. Classroom sessions will be held at Appomattox Regional Library, followed by the hands-on workshop at the Woodlawn Community Center, approximately 10 minutes from the library.
Workshops include:
- Unlocking the Secret of Soils (June 12)
Dr. Leonard Githinji, Virginia Cooperative Extension Specialist, Sustainable & Urban Agriculture, will share how to identify your yard's soil type and how to amend it to have beautiful and productive gardens. - Gardening in Small Spaces (June 19)
If your yard gets full sun and you have access to a hose, you can grow more vegetables than you can probably eat. Join us to learn how to make the most of your space, which varieties do best in containers, and companion planting tips to keep maintenance to a minimum. We'll provide free containers and you'll take home some starter plants, too. - Backyard Orchards (June 26)
Joel Koci, Virginia Cooperative Extension Associate Specialist, Urban Forestry, will share how apples, pears, plums, and blueberries can beautify your yard while providing fresh fruit. You'll learn which varieties do best in our soils and climate, which fruits need partners for pollination, and how to plant and prune your fruit trees to get them off to a good start.
Register for one or all three: http://www.cbf.org/events/virginia/gardening-for-life.html or contact Ann Jurczyk • ajurczyk@cbf.org • 804/258-1522
Weather permitting, hands-on activities will be held at Woodlawn Community Center 1100 Dinwiddie Avenue, Hopewell
Gardening for Life: Unlocking the Secrets of Soil
June 12 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Appomattox Regional Library
209 E. Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA
Join us for a three-part workshop series where you'll learn how to turn a small yard into a fruitful garden. This program will include classroom sessions and hands-on training/demonstrations. Classroom sessions will be held at Appomattox Regional Library, followed by the hands-on workshop at the Woodlawn Community Center, approximately 10 minutes from the library.
Workshops include:
- Unlocking the Secret of Soils (June 12)
Dr. Leonard Githinji, Virginia Cooperative Extension Specialist, Sustainable & Urban Agriculture, will share how to identify your yard's soil type and how to amend it to have beautiful and productive gardens. - Gardening in Small Spaces (June 19)
If your yard gets full sun and you have access to a hose, you can grow more vegetables than you can probably eat. Join us to learn how to make the most of your space, which varieties do best in containers, and companion planting tips to keep maintenance to a minimum. We'll provide free containers and you'll take home some starter plants, too. - Backyard Orchards (June 26)
Joel Koci, Virginia Cooperative Extension Associate Specialist, Urban Forestry, will share how apples, pears, plums, and blueberries can beautify your yard while providing fresh fruit. You'll learn which varieties do best in our soils and climate, which fruits need partners for pollination, and how to plant and prune your fruit trees to get them off to a good start.
Register for one or all three: http://www.cbf.org/events/virginia/gardening-for-life.html or contact Ann Jurczyk • ajurczyk@cbf.org • 804/258-1522
Weather permitting, hands-on activities will be held at Woodlawn Community Center 1100 Dinwiddie Avenue, Hopewell
Integrated Pest Management Field Day - POSTPONED
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
TRICYCLE
901 Bainbridge Street • Richmond, VA
Virginia State University and Tricycle invite you for a field day to discuss and learn more about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. The field day will include a tour and discussions of various IPM practices that are both ecologically and environmentally sustainable.
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a broad-based approach that integrates optimal practices for economic control of pests. It aims at suppressing pest populations below the economic injury level. Specific topics to be covered will include weed control practices, insect pest control strategies, and plant disease management.
Speakers: Dr. Leonard Githinji, Sustainable and Urban Agriculture Specialist at Virginia State University; Amy Wildermann, Urban Farm Manager, Tricycle; Dr. Doug Pfeiffer, Professor and Entomologist / IPM Specialist, Virginia Tech University; and Dr. Zelalem Mersha, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, Virginia State University
Lunch will be provided
For more information, contact VSU Agriculture & Natural Resources / Urban Agriculture program office at (804) 524-5960.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Extension office at mklein@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5960 /TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Urban Ag Field Day
Urban Ag Field Day
November 2, 2017 | 9:30-11:30am
Growing Petersburg Garden Project
535 Beech Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Urban agriculture helps to alleviate urban food deserts, make our food as “local” and fresh as possible and decrease the “food miles” associated with long-distance transportation. It provides a wide range of community benefits, including closer neighborhood ties, reduced crime, education and job training opportunities, and healthy food access for low-income residents.
Join us for a hands-on field day to talk about fall gardening!
REGISTER NOW: http://bit.ly/2gs3v4K
Speakers: Mike Jackson, President, Think, Then Choose Wisely; Dr. Leonard Githinji, Sustainable and Urban Agriculture Extension Specialist; and William Crutchfield, VSU Small Farm Outreach
THIS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (804) 524-5960.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Agriculture & Natural Resources Program office at (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.