Bio Recycling of Agricultural Waste into Value Added Products
Friday, September 12, 2025 • 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Join us at VSU Randolph Farm to learn from bio-recycling expert, Dr. Adnan Yousuf about recycling crop residue from different agricultural crops to grow value added products such as romaine lettuce and oyster mushrooms. VCE Powhatan County Agent, Mr. John Few and his clientele will share how to grow oyster mushrooms for home consumption. Farm marketing specialist Dr. Theresa Nartea will share exciting marketing ideas that include simple recipes for you to try!
For more information, contact James Gibson at 804-720-6826 or jegibson@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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