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Join The Escambia County Farm Tour
September 20, 2015
The UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension will host a special Escambia County Farm Tour beginning at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, October 9, at the Molino Community Center for those interested in learning more about local agriculture and the environment.
Tour stops include the West Florida Cotton Gin, Birdsong Peanut Buying Point, and activities related to cotton and peanut harvests, forestry, precision agriculture and youth projects will take place during the event. The farm tour is the work of a committee made of representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County, Escambia County Farm Bureau, Florida Forest Service and the Escambia County Department of Natural Resources Management.
The cost is $20 per participant, which includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and transportation. Dress is cotton casual, but closed-toe shoes are required. Participants must be 18 years or older and must be able to handle a good bit of walking and loading onto motorcoaches. Pre-registration is required; click HERE to sign up today.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
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