This blog began through a NIFA grant for Missouri Beginning Farmers. It continues today as a way for beginning farmers to learn about new ideas and to hear about upcoming events of interest. It is maintained by Debi Kelly (kellyd@missouri.edu).
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Farmer’s Market Workshop (new date due to cancellation of winter weather)
A Farmers’ Market Workshop will be held Wednesday March 25, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration is from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. The workshop will be held at North College Center at
Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO.
This is a great opportunity to introduce your area Farmers’ Market & Welcome New Vendors. It is also a great way to meet other vendors & share information about growing, produce and markets.
Come Hear Topics About:
• Greenhouse Options for the Market Gardener
• Beekeeping Basics
• Diseases
• Growing Cut Flowers for Market
• Marketing
Topics are tentative and subject to change.
Also Starting at 8:30 a.m.
• Scale Certification and Re-Certification
The registration fee is $15 with a deadline of March 20, 2015 which will ensure a meal. Please mail registration to: Ste. Genevieve Extension Center, 255 Market St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
This Workshop is sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension. If you have questions, please call 573-883-3548.
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