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Want To Start Farming? This Course Is For You
March 3, 2012
Escambia County Extension is offering a “Beginning Farmers: Planning for Your Successful Farm” course. The six classes will be held on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 5, 12, 19, and April 2, 9 and 16.
The course is designed for aspiring and beginning farmers, second career farm entrepreneurs, and landowners interested in developing farming industries, including fruit and vegetable production. It is intended for those who have from zero to five years of experience in managing a farm.
Participants will develop key skills and knowledge that are critical to manage a successful fruit and vegetable farm operation. Participants will assess their resources and select various options for developing individual farming plans, such as:
- Crop selection
- Marketing
- Soil Management
- Fertility Management
- Integrated Pest Management
- Cropping Systems
Classroom sessions will be held at the Escambia Extension office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. The cost of the course is $15. The class is limited to 20 participants.
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Is this course available for Alabama residents?