Gulf Coast Small Farms Field Day – November 17 in Jay, FL

October 30, 2016

Join us on Thursday, November 17th at the West Florida Research and Education Center (4253 Experiment Drive, Jay) for the Fall Gulf Coast Small Farms Field Day. Registration starts at 7:45, with informational sessions and tours starting at 8:00 am.

The following topics will be covered include:

• Using Protected Agriculture and Hydroponics to Meet Demand for High Value Specialty Crops—Bob Hochmuth, SVREC

• FDACS Best Management Practices for Vegetable Producers—David Cambron, FDACS

• BMPs—Nutrient Management, Water Protection, IPM

• High Tunnel trials—Kale, Swiss Chard, & Carrots

• Marketing to niche markets

If you need more information, or to RSVP, please contact Blake Thaxton at 850-623-3868

by Libbie Johnson