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Putting Small Acreage to Work Conference
Putting Small Acreage to Work Conference scheduled December 9, 2006 in Gaston County.
| What | Workshop/Training |
|---|---|
| When |
2006-12-09 10:30
2006-12-09 05:00
2006-12-09 from 08:30 to 15:00 |
| Where | Gaston County Citizens Resource Center |
| Contact Name | Lara Worden |
| Contact Email | LWorden@co.gaston.nc.us |
| Contact Phone | (704) 922-2118 |
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Gaston County Cooperative Extension invites you to attend the Putting Small Acreage to Work Conference. This conference will provide information for people interested in starting or expanding small scale farm enterprises. Whether for profit or personal enjoyment, a new project should be carefully thought out. You’ll be able to explore alternative enterprises by speaking with successful producers and university personnel who are already growing, producing, and researching specialty crops and livestock. They can give you the practical, no-nonsense, hands-on advice you’ll need when considering crop production, market development, and other important business options. Topics to be discussed include: medicinal herbs, pastured poultry, small farm pork production, Christmas tree production, blackberry production, specialized vegetable production, grape production, seedling production in the ornamental industry, bee keeping, meat goat production, Shiitake mushroom cultivation, cut flowers, financial and tax issues for small farms, etc.
Class sessions will start promptly after registration. The program will include one general opening session and four breakout sessions. Three to four topics will be discussed concurrently during each of these breakout sessions. You will receive resource material for all sessions.
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