Unfortunately, we have cancelled this workshop. We may reschedule at a later date.
Healthy Soils Workshop
Thursday, August 19
2 – 5 p.m.
Morgan Bay Farm, 37 Cross Cut Rd, Surry
Watch for Signs for Parking
Join us for a informative, FREE workshop for any size gardener! The event will take place on a farm where you’ll learn about gardening and farming practices which enhance & protect soils & crops!
Participants will learn:
–soil fertility, nutrients, pH
–tools for assessing pH & health
–soil amendments
–sustainable agriculture
–moisture retention in times of changing weather patterns
Presenters:
—Kate Mrozicki, Owner, Morgan Bay Farm – Opportunities and challenges for the local farmer, high tunnel and open-field farming
—Jarod Farn-Guillette, Executive Director of Hancock County Planning Commission – Traditional Ecoligical Knowledge, Farming Innovations from around the World, Using garbage for growing devices.
—Christopher Phinney, Hancock County District Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA – Soil Health, Conservation Programs: “Helping You Help the Land”
To register click on the image to the right