Sweet Potato Workshop and Field Day
Friday, July 18, 2025 • 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Refreshments: Light refreshments provided; boxed lunches served at noon
Join our workshop to learn the unique techniques for growing sweet potatoes from slips. Discover variety selection, pest management, and disease prevention strategies for a successful harvest.
For more information, contact Dr. Leonard Githinji at 804-524-5962 or at lgithinji@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.
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