ALLIANCE FIELD DAY FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017
(HOSTED BY THE SMALL FARM TRAINING CENTER)
TIME: 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: EDEN ROCK CME 1623 CR 77 MCCARLEY, MS 38917 FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: VICKIE ROBERTS RATLIFF (662) 392-0548
We are pleased that the Small Farm Training Center near Picayune, Mississippi is hosting this event. TOUR AND LEARN FROM A SUSTAINABLE FARMING OPERATION IMPLEMENTING PIONEERING PRODUCTION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM THESE HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS: Minimal tillage with reusable plastic mulch; Scaled-up lettuce production using do-it-yourself wash line; Closed loop composting using local raw materials; Weed and insect control using insect micro-net and floating row covers; and Holistic training of farm apprentices in marketing, cooking, and more. REGISTRATION: 10:00AM. PROGRAM: 10:30AM TO 2:30PM There is NO COST to attend this event, but PRE-REGISTRATION is required! TO REGISTER SEND EMAIL TO: keithmdp@yahoo.com Help us get the word out! Post the attached flyer. Send out an email broadcast or communication to your members, colleagues, and others. Remember these events are hand-on on-farm learning opportunities, so always wear comfortable shoes and clothing! Bring folding lawn/camping chairs, if you have them!
WINSTON COUNTY SELF HELP COOPERATIVE P. O. Box 774 • Louisville, MS 39339 Phone: 601-291-2704 • Email: fltaylor@bellsouth.net Web: www.wcshc.com • “Saving Rural America”
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