Basic Soil Fertility for Farmers
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
Farmers and Growers will learn about the 18 essential nutrients required for plant growth and the forms that they must be in to be used by the plant. You will learn how they function in the plants, and deficiency symptoms. You will also learn about how lime works in the soil, and what causes the soils to become acid. You will learn about nitrogen and the forms that a plant can use them, as well as phosphorus and potassium.
For more information, contact Tim Sexton at 804.524.1028 or tsexton@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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