Learn new skills at the Beginning Farmer Southwest Regional Workshop

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Those new to farming or thinking about the idea of starting and sustaining a compact farm are invited to attend the Beginning Farmer Southwest Regional Workshop, which will be held from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Morgan Monroe State Forest Training Center in Martinsville.

Josh Volk of Slow Hand Farm in Oregon, an author and produce market consultant, will be presenting on topics such as:

*      Bigger picture planning

*      Basic infrastructure

*      Tools and systems

*      Annual crop planning

*      Record-keeping systems

*      Planning methods for long-term rotations

Additionally, Dan Perkins, owner of Perkins Good Earth Farm and commonly referred to as the “Cover Crop Guy,” will talk about how to build and maintain fertility on compact farms. Perkins also is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) with more than 15 years of organic growing experience.

As part of a two-panel workshop, local Indiana farmers will discuss how they began a compact farm and the ways they’ve handled fertility challenges.

Cost is $10 and lunch will be provided.

To register or find more information about other regional workshops, go to www.conf.purdue.edu/BegFarmerTours. Registration tabs are located at the upper and lower right corners. 

Writer: Cheri Frederick, 765-494-2406, cfrederick@purdue.edu

Source: Tamara Benjamin, 765-496-1930, tamara17@purdue.edu

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